Between Two Rivers
Jeff MorrisonExploring Iowa, the "Land Between Two Rivers," through history, road trips, and more. Posts appear about every 10 days.
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Early Iowa transportation history
First of two parts
From left, Libby Wielenga, Ray Werner, Bill Whittaker, and Brennan Dolan receive certificates of appreciation for their presentations in “America 250 Scenic Byway Road Trips” on Friday, May 1, 2026, at the Ames Public Li...
Iowa and the Underground Railroad
This map shows locations in Iowa that have been connected to the Underground Railroad, a network of abolitionists and others who helped escaped slaves reach freedom. It was part of a presentation by Barry Jurgensen of the National Park Serv...
Dignity in the face of discrimination
When segregation laws were in effect before the civil rights movement, black Americans were forced to make decisions and deal with limitations that white Americans didn’t give a second thought about. A permanent museum and a temporary exhib...
Iowa on the air in the 20th century
Iowa historian and KXEL-AM host Jeff Stein shows a picture of an early television broadcast at the Iowa State Fair during his presentation “Making Waves” on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at the Wieting Theatre in Toledo, Iowa. Photo by author....
Old Fort Madison and Black Hawk's ravine
This park on Avenue H (Business U.S. 61) was the site of Indian attacks on the Fort Madison military post in 1812 and 1813. A period-appropriate flag with 15 stars and 15 stripes flies over the park Sunday, March 22, 2026, in Fort Madison,...
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I grew up in rural Traer and live in Cedar Rapids. I was a copy editor at Iowa's two largest newspapers. My other website is Iowa Highway Ends. I have visited every incorporated town in the state of Iowa.
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