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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When Hardy Consolidated went down in flames
The town of Hardy, Iowa, is seen from the air June 23, 1939, shortly after the events of the story you are about to read. Photo by USDA via Iowa Geographic Map Server.
Work on my story two years ago about the demolition of the Goldfield sc...
Honor and reverence
Members of Hora-Machacek American Legion Post 453 in Clutier present the colors Monday, May 25, 2026, at Clutier Cemetery near Clutier, Iowa. Photo by author.
CLUTIER — “Let us turn out and show,” said the Toledo Chronicle in 1878, “that w...
Early Iowa transportation history, continued
Second of two parts
AMES — Five speakers gave a whirlwind recap of Iowa transportation history to an audience of dozens May 1 at the Ames Public Library. The last two are discussed here.
Previously, Brennan Dolan, cultural resource team l...
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...
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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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