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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Location:
108 North Main Street
North English, Iowa
Scenes from the first History Center
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."
