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America 250 Stops in 250 Days along the Iowa Lincoln Highway Heritage Byway
I have been asked to share the America 250 Stops in 250 Days along the Iowa Lincoln Highway Heritage Byway posts for those without Facebook. Here you go….
It’s All in the Numbers…
On June 14, 2026, the Jefferson and Lincoln Highway Heritage Byways hosted, “A Celebration of the Reed-Niland Corner.”
Dambo Trolls Arrive in Clinton
Luck was on my side on my recent visit to Clinton. I was in town to see the plans for expanding the Buelle Terrace and Sawmill Museum area, when I was able to get a sneak peek of the Dambo Trolls....
Prairie Rivers of Iowa receives grants for Lincoln Highway Kiosk
A Kiosk project will soon connect visitors in Harrison County to local landscapes, history, and points of interest.
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.