Month: February 2016
The Empty ‘Big House’ Makes a Comeback
It’s one very large and empty house. It’s what some call “The Big House.” But this historic and currently empty place could soon be changing.
Not So Pleasant of a Stay
Most people would say this river town is a pleasant place to live. However, for those who happened to find themselves inside the walls, it…
The Betsy Ross House
In Ft. Madison, IA you will find the Betsy Ross house. But hold on you say…American flag maker Betsy Ross lived in Philadelphia and never…
The Long Walk for Food
It’s a long walk from Fort Madison, Iowa to St. Louis, Missouri. However, that’s exactly what was facing a few dozen men if they didn’t…
Capture the Flag
When the native Americans laid siege to this remote American outpost, it was a part of a coordinated effort to retake the middle of the…
The Oldest City in Iowa
What is the oldest city in the state of Iowa? The answer has a lot to do with the fight to keep a young nation…
Baking Powder & the Indy 500
Maybe you’ve heard of the Clabber Girl brand of baking powder. It’s been around for over a century. But perhaps you didn’t know it’s connection…
Clabber Girl
Perhaps you think a story about baking powder would be quite bland, but the tale of these two brothers is one that still very much…
Angel Fire
My in-laws had been telling me about a place called Angel Fire for many years. They make an annual trip there to remember friends and…
Doc Westfall’s War Memorial
When Doc Westfall lost a son to the Vietnam War, the event changed his plans for the future. His new dream was one that honored…