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A New Era Begins at the Reed-Niland Corner: Community, Preservation, and a June 14 Celebration
After a year of planning, meetings, and community collaboration, the historic corner officially has a new future as the Reed-Niland Corner, Inc. takes over.
Carnegie Libraries byways Tour: Cornell & Mt Vernon
In 1901, Cornell College and the City of Mount Vernon were offered a grant from Andrew Carnegie. This collaboration is possibly the only one of its kind in the country. Although, the library outgrew itself, the collaboration did not.
Carnegie Library byways Tour: DeWitt, IA
The DeWitt Public Library originated long before the Carnegie grant came to town. And the Carnegie Building remains long after the DeWitt Public Library outgrew the building.
Carnegie Libraries byways Tour: Clinton Public Library
Whether accessed in person, online, or through interlibrary loan, the library’s multimedia offerings continue to serve Clinton, Iowa as more than just a building.
Byway Carnegie Libraries to receive $10,000 Gifts
Many Carnegie Libraries were located along the Lincoln Highway when they were first established with the help of Andrew Carnegie. Now they will receive another grant to celebrate the Declaration of Independence.
Haunted Places Are Popular Destinations on the byways
Whether you tour a museum, spend the night in a haunted hotel, or explore a cemetery by candlelight, October along the byways is the most ghoulish time of the year.
Prairie Rivers receives $5,000 for Inventory of Lincoln Highway Museum
Prairie Rivers of Iowa received a $5,000 grant from the non-profit, State Historical Society, Inc. The grant will be used to begin a $10,000 project to inventory the Lincoln Highway Museum in Grand Junction.
Reed-Niland Corner, Inc is Formed
A non-profit group, the Reed-Niland Corner, Inc., has been formed with the purpose of taking over ownership and management of the Reed-Niland Corner in Colo, Iowa.
A Coordinator Gone Tourist
Usually when I talk about the Amana Colonies along the Iowa Valley Scenic Byway, I am promoting a Festival; I mean, they do have the best festivals. I found out this past week that Amana is much more than that.