Author: Tom
Buena Vista College
In the 1800s, many college and universities sprang up across the Midwest. Some were short lived, yet others managed to stay alive and even thrive. …
The Name Behind Storm Lake, Iowa
With a name like “Storm Lake” you would suppose there has to be a major storm somewhere its history. That is the case, but the…
Tracing the Origins of Storm Lake
This lake was a draw for people as far back as there were people living in the area. But the lake is a bit different…
Winning a National Championship in a Big Way
While individuals compete in track and field events, there is often a team component to the standings, with points awarded for each team member for…
An Olympic Qualifier on Another Level
It’s difficult to know exactly how many medals this athlete might have won at the Olympics. She qualified for several events, but the rules said…
Wide Enough Streets for U-Turns
Today cities don’t need to be laid out so that ox carts can make U-turns. However, that was the plan behind this Texas town. While…
Riding A Horse Into the Hotel Lobby
Imagine a well-known general riding his horse into the lobby of a hotel…and it was met with applause. Another military man came here to recruit…
Racing to Get a Hotel Room
Today just about every hotel room in America has a private bathroom included. Turn back the clock over a century and shared baths were the…
Home of the Ice Cream Sundae
Many of us enjoy an ice cream sundae. We have our favorite flavors and toppings. But were did that phrase, the “sundae” come from? You…
The Sistine Chapel of Twin Rivers
Some have referred to this place as the Sistine Chapel of this town. No the ceilings aren’t as high, nor the building as large as…
