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Newspaper
Centenary Papers
Location
Centenary, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1973
Page
10
The oldest frame dwelling in the area, built from locally milled lumber from forests near the Little Sioux River, has been moved to Peterson for restoration. It will be open for inspection during Peterson's Heritage Day featuring old home tours.
The article recalls Newell Iowa’s early growth with the Dubuque and Pacific Railroad arriving in 1870 and John Newell’s naming of the town. It highlights Jesse Allee and son George who advanced corn breeding, produced notable corn shows, and built drainage improvements. Nearby Linn Grove developed with a Little Sioux River dam and a cheese factory later creamery, while Lakeside near Storm Lake expanded into year round homes and annexation efforts. The piece mixes local lore with broader county history and notes several early settlers and towns in Buena Vista County, urging reflection on past hardships and future pioneers.
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