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Performing in the Coffee Shop at the History Center, Von Ketelseon of Fort Dodge
amused and entertained the Saturday morning crowd on November 14. Ketelsen is the Farm Services Director
with radio station KWMT AM540 who has the midday "Power Lunch" show during the week.
"Communal Societies of Iowa County" was the topic of interest at the History Center on Sunday, October 25,
when Peter Hoehnle of Amana came to North English and told us about the Jasper Colony and Amana Colony,
two similar but different utopian groups in the northeastern corner of the county.
On Sunday, October 18, Brian Moore, a young man from Omaha, spoke at the History Center on behalf of the Tourette Syndrome Association. Explaining how he, also, has this neurobiological disorder, Brian spoke at length about this syndrome and narrated a Power Point Presentation that enhanced our understanding.

The ever so popular and well known Kitchen Band from Keokuk County performed at the History Center
on Saturday morning, October 3. Many agreed that their stand up comedy was just as entertaining
and enjoyable as their wonderful musical performances. Thank you, girls!

Iowa historian and author Paul Juhl from Iowa City spoke at the History Center on Sunday, September 20
about the Harlan-Lincoln Home in Mount Pleasant. This was the home of Senator James Harlan and his family
that eventually became the home where Abraham Lincoln's grandchildren spent many days of their childhood.
Paul told a series of interesting stories about the Lincoln and Harlan families,
and the audience greatly appreciated his expertise.

On Saturday, September 19, the History Center hosted a gathering that remembered Tim Carson, the well known English Valleys teacher and coach who died suddenly and unexpectedly twenty years ago in 1989.
More views of those who remembered and honored their teacher, coach, colleague, and friend are available here.

Dr. Kenneth Lyftogt told an enthusiastic crowd about Iowa's involvement in the Civil War
on Sunday, August 16, at the History Center. Lyftogt, a lecturer and author from the
University of Northern Iowa was sponsored by Humanities Iowa and the Iowa County Historical Society.

A large crowd enjoyed getting to know Mrs. Calvin Coolidge, as portrayed by Phyllis Scandridge Verhalen,
on Friday evening, July 24, at the History Center. Mrs. Verhalen's first lady reenactments are a special treat
for our community since she is originally from the English Valleys area and now living
in Virginia and frequently presenting her programs in Washington, D. C.
Noel Grove, former South English boy and National Geographic staff writer for many years,
visited the history center on Sunday, June 28, and regaled a large crowd with stories
from his adventurous life and information about his most recent book, "What about Duane?"

Celebrating Girl Scouting in the English Valleys at the history center on Saturday, March 14.

Suzanne Moffit welcomed a large crowd on Girl Scout Day at the history center on March 14
and honored many who had served as Girl Scout leaders over the years.

At the opening ceremony for Boy Scout Day at the history center, a large crowd was on hand on February 7th.

Though the ice storm hurried them home, the annual meeting enjoyed Moms On Main Street singing carols.

The History Center now has a display of vintage tools for visitors to examine, along with many other local items.

Modern day "Kids on Hickory Ridge." Read about their documentary film work...
Shelby Sieren, Eastern Iowa Science Fair winner, spoke on May 3rd about glycerin, a biodeisel byproduct.
Scenes from the Bluegrass Jam Fest on April 12, 2008 at the EV History Center
The EV Sixth Grade visited the history center. Click here to read their thoughts.
The EV Wolf Pack learned about area history at the history center on March 25, 2008 when they visited.
The EV Tiger Cubs visited the history center on March 19, 2008 to view the displays and learn about the area.

Location:

108 North Main Street
North English, Iowa

Scenes from the Grand Opening

Scenes from the first History Center

A Day of Hunting at Flint Ridge Column

The North English Violin

View scenes from the upcoming documentary video about Civil War events that occurred in this area. Plans are underway for this to be the first in a series entitled "The Ghost Towns of Iowa."

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