This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Memory of Storm Lake Pioneer Life and Prairie Days
India Bailey Butterfield recounts early Storm Lake Iowa history from the 1860s, including settling by her family, rugged prairie winters, fires and hunting, railroad arrival, and the town’s growth. She recalls Fourth of July parades, New Year open houses, Christmas celebrations, and the excitement when a circus came to town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India Bailey Butterfield
Storm Lake
Iowa
Martha Ellen Bailey
W. D. Bailey
Dancing Bear