Category: American Countryside
Using Your Tools In Another Trade
Some crop farmers may take on extra work in the winter once the harvest is complete. For farmers near Waterloo, Iowa, they came to work…
The Big Winter Harvest in Iowa
The state of Iowa is well known for harvesting a strong percentage of the nation’s corn and soybeans. Once upon a time, the state had…
From the NFL to the Farm
Jason Brown had no experience on the farm. In fact, his job seemed far removed from tilling the land. But then he felt a call…
A Call To Help Others
He was one of the best players at his position in the National Football League. At the height of his career though, he decided to…
A Family Lost In The Pacific
In the fall of 1942, the USS Juneau was sunk in the Pacific. On board were some young men from Waterloo, Iowa and their story…
Family Members On The Same Ship
The captain of the USS Juneau saw a potential problem. He had several members of the same families serving on his ship. He decided to…
Brothers From Waterloo
Immediately after the attack on Pearl Harbor, many young men across the nation immediately volunteered for the armed forces. That was the case for some…
A Best Seller From An Ohio Farm
If you go by your local bookstore’s business section, you might just find his name on several best sellers. Many readers don’t realize that his…
Honoring Those Who Saved A Small Town
Mary simply wanted to honor those who had helped save the homes and businesses in the small town of Kimmswick. What resulted was a creation…
A 50 Foot Levee and a Pie
You often don’t think about making a dessert that resembled a 50 foot high flood levee. That’s what this bakery did though, and what resulted…