Walker man catalogs Linn County history for Linn News Letter
Dell Mills, a Walker native, pens weekly histories of Central City, Walker, Center Point, Coggan, Troy Mills and Layfayette for the Linn News Letter. He interviews old timers, references the 1870 History of Linn County, and aims for accuracy while balancing work at a Center Point truck stop and job-seeking in museums and restorations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walker
North Linn County
Dell Mills
Central City
Center Point
Coggan
Troy Mills
Layfayette
Linn News Letter
Mills
Linn County
Mill
Mount Mercy College
Kirkwood Community College
Harry Brookman
Bay Church Tale of People and Trails in Delaware County
In Delaware County Iowa the Hartwick miller Russell Furman era is recalled by his descendant Marcheta Cooey who now runs the marina. The Bay Settlement earned its name from fog resembling a bay and houses Iowa’s first Civil War memorial. Hiker visitors are helped by locals Kay and Norm Kay Miles and family provide shelter meals and hospitality on the Maquoketa River trail, emphasizing people over monuments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Furman
Hanover
Ill
Marcheta Cooey
Bay Church
Klein
Velma Lubben
Iowa
Kay Miles
Kay
Norm
Julie
Gearhart
Dayna King Illness Spurs Clinton Fund Drive
Dayna King a five year old with a malignant spinal tumor smiles at hundreds of get well cards as Clinton Mississippi residents lift the family with a nine thousand dollar fund total from bake sales magic shows runs and raffles. Her parents say doctors warned she would never walk and may live about ten years but the town stays hopeful.
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Iowa City
Dayna King
Brenda
Dayna
Clinton
King
Terrance King
Sandra King
Mississippi
Miss Sunshine
Illinois
Iowa
International Paper Co
Barbara Johnston
Andrea
Candace
Mrs. King
Public Vehicle Auction Notice June 1980 Ames Iowa
Iowa Department of Transportation auction June 20 1980 with inspection June 27 and 28. Display and sale of numerous cars and equipment, no warranties, highest bid wins. Deposit rules apply, 18+ required, use tax details, final settlement by July 3 1980. Vehicles listed include 1974 Ford Torino, 1975 Chevy Malibu, 1976 Plymouth Fury, 1977 Pontiac LeMans, and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Department of Transportation
Fury
Pont. LeMans
R&h
Monaco
ATES
Pblacr&h
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North Linn
B.F. Morrison
Morrison
Alex Evans
Evans
Fairgrounds
Cgggon
Coggon
Anamosa
Quasqueton
Illinois Central
I.C
Arthough Gazette
Recorder of History
Monument
Wendee Phillips
Oscar
Phillips
Mary Burke
the Gazette
Eastern
Bay Settlement
Bay Area
Delaware County
Kings
Thomas Plumbing Services Inc
15Th Street
Bill Malloy
Mabilo
Welers
The
Gazette
Dodge
Atd
Ford
I.H.C
J.H.C
John Deere
Huber
Joy Aira
Ad Ford
Self Ramaned
Ames Banks
Sat
Wiches
BOB Stone Sales Company
Jim Curran
Mike
Jack Stone
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