Category: Iowa
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…
The Shop that Time Forgot
His business is truly a time capsule. When Matthew Edel died in 1940, the doors were closed and no one entered until decades later… https://americancountryside.com/wp-content/gems/2016/04/07Oct16-Matthew-Edel-Blacksmith-Shop-2.mp3Podcast:…
The Matthew Edel Blacksmith Shop
You most likely have never heard of Matthew Edel. You might never have known him if not for the business he left behind… https://americancountryside.com/wp-content/gems/2016/04/06Oct16-Matthew-Edel-Blacksmith-Shop-1.mp3Podcast: Play…
The Large Windmill of Elk Horn
http://www.big49erssanfrancisco.com Many people like reminders of their heritage. For the residents of this small town, the reminders is one very large…windmill… https://americancountryside.com/wp-content/gems/2016/04/16Sep16-Danish-American-Museum-3.mp3Podcast: Play in new…
Losing Traditions
When a couple marries they often incorporate traditions from both of their families. But for the immigrants from this nation, they found they were losing…
The Danes Come to America
Immigrants from many countries came to the U.S. wholesale jerseys from chinaduring the 19th century, but the young men from this country often came because…
Albert the Bull
He is the biggest of his kind and you certainly won’t miss him if you drive into Audobon, Iowa. He’s been in the movies and…
Operation T-Bone
It’s called Operation T-Bone and for over six decades it’s had an impact on west central Iowa. It’s a mission that has changed over the…
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…
