Missouri Valley the Only City of Second Class in County
Missouri Valley sits at the center of St. John’s township near the Boyer River, with a 4280 population and rail links via the Chicago & Northwestern. History traces to 1854 with H. B. Hendricks and McIntosh brothers. the old town of St. John’s vanished after the railroad favored Missouri Valley. The city hosts a CCC camp, a new post office, creamery, packing and power facilities, schools, a Greek-letter era of civic groups, and a long-standing fire department with low losses.
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Missouri Valley
St. John’s Township
Bluffs
Missouri
St. John’s
Missouri River
Missouri Valley Junction
Sie
Harrison County
Chicago & Northwestern Railroad
Greyhound Bus Lines
Omaha
Sioux
Omaha Aleft
Lincoln Highway
Carroll
Valiey
H. B. Hendricks
Putman County
Indiana
McIntosh Brothers
George R
McIntosh Point
St John's
Boyer Bottom
John J. Sullivan
John P. Lahman
Althouh
Old American
Little
D. M. Harris
Chicago and Northwestern Railroad
Iowa Power and Light Company
Gillette Dairy
Sinclair Packing Co
Nebraska
Blair Bridge
Carroll and
Denison
Orawa
Order of the Eastern Star
Odd Fellows
Red Cloud Encampment
Royal Neighbors
Ben Hur Juniors
Kiwanis Club
Bolden Relief Corps
The
American Legion
Julius Muller
Tiwe
Middle West
Mondamin Apple Capital of Mondamin Iowa History
Mondamin, Iowa known as the apple capital, lies along U.S. Highway near a western Iowa corn belt. Founded in 1868 as a railroad stop by John K. Blair, it incorporated in 1882 with D. W. Fletcher as first merchant and postmaster. The Mondamin Independent launched by Wm. Wonder and later passed to D. W. Butts, then to Fred Wonder on the Onawa Democrat.
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Mondamin
Longfellow
Hiawatha
Man
Iowa
Morof
U. S. Highway
Chi Western Railway
Sioux City
Pacific Raiway
John K. Blair
D. W. Fletcher
Mr. Fletcher
Wm. Wonder
D. W. Butts
Mr. Wonder
Whiting
Monona County
Onawa
Democrat
Fred Wonder
City’s Fine Waterworks and Library Highlight Civic Facilities
The city features a high quality waterworks and purification plant along with a library housing 7 368 volumes. City council sessions occur at city hall on the first and third Tuesdays. Board of education meetings are the first Monday of each month at city hall. The city hosts many churches including Catholic, Presbyterian, Methodist, Christian, Latter Day Saints, Nazarene, American Lutheran, German Lutheran and Baptist.
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Board of Education
Mondamin's Orchard Legacy Drives Local Industry and Growth
Mondamin thrives around the Worth Orchard famed nationwide for apples. The area covers about 12,903 acres with fruit growth including grapes cherries and peaches. The town supports a post office bank two grocery stores three general stores an implement shop two garages cafes barber shops hardware stores and two farmer cooperative elevators.
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Lisher
Onawsa Democrat
Mondamin
Worth
United States
Air Lodge
Farmers’ Cooperative
Persia Platted by Baldwins in 1882
Persia lies in the southwest corner of Harrison county Iowa, on the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railroad with Neola ten miles south for bus connections. Incorporated 1891, population about 420, its economy supported by farming and local businesses including a bank, multiple stores, cafes, gas stations, and a modern school system. The Persia Press was merged into the Herald Observer of Logan. Churches include St John’s Lutheran, Trinity Lutheran, Methodist and Latter Day Saints. Cemetery on Section 13. Jo seph Gump buried autumn 1883. Electric service by Inna Nebraska Light and Power. waterworks municipally owned.
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Persia
Harrison County
Washington Towwnship
Cow Roads
S and P
Chicago Milwaukee Railroad
Neola
Alite Baldwin
Chicago, Milwaukee and
Mosquito Creek
John McWilliams
Carl Pederson
Persia Press
Herald Observer
Logan
St. John’s Lutheran
Trinity Lutheran
Methodist
Joseph Gump
Inna-Nebraska Light and Power Company
Four Genera
Elay Township
Chambers Hester
Hesters
Modale
Masonic
Eastern Star
L Oo. O. F
Rebekah
Methodist Episcopal
Penrod
Iowa-Nebraska Light and Power Co
Town of Modale Named by Accident
The town of Modale in Harrison County Iowa grew from a postal petition that used the shorthand Mo Dale for Missouri Dale. It became an incorporated town in April 1881 with Mayor Job Ross, supported by a farming community and local amenities including a bank stores and a railroad station.
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Modale
Mo Dale
Missouri Dale
Taylor Township
Harrison Co
Missouri Valley
Chicago Northwestern
Benjamin Martin
Martinsville
Alonzo
Hannah Beebee
Stephen Hester
Clay Township
Job Ross
F. H. Ludwig
McAlister
Martin
Wiigs Store Marks 21 Years Serving Harrison County
Wiigs Store established in Missouri in 193? by W M Wiig and now run by son X D Wiig. For 21 years father and son have served customers with low priced merchandise across many departments. The article notes community trust and ongoing shopping trips as a source of pride.
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Wiig
Missouri
Wale
W. M. Wiig
X. D. Wiig
Harrison County
Mir
First Mason Buried By Masons in County
The first person buried with Masonic honors in the county was Hon. Isaac Parrish. The event occurred August 17, 3860, marking him as the initial member taken to the Magnolia lodge at the ceremony.
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Isaac Parrish
Magnolia Lodge
DeCou Implement Company A Century in Harrison County
DeCou Implement company of Woodbine has served farmers in northern counts for 61 years. Founded by Henry and Isaac DeCou in 1893 as DeCoy Brothers, it evolved through three generations, adopting evolving farm gear from John Deere to Studebaker wagons. The firm, now led by Arthur DeCou and partners, features a large parts department, a modern service shop, and a display of new and used equipment.
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Peer
Mandi Wagors
Ternational
Studebaker Bugaies
Manfacturer
GF Automobiles
Henry DeCou
Arthur
S. R. DeCou
Isaac DeCou
Studebaker
Apper H Son Automobiles
Eddie Richenbacker
DeCou
Firestone-Columbus
Arthur DeCou
R. R. DeCou
A. J. Coe Real Estate and Surance
R. C. DeCou
DeCou Implement Company
Northen
John Deere
DeCou Company
Walsh
New Idea
Maude van Scoy
George Schofield
Howard Coernin
N Apparel Shoppe At Logan Serves Wide Area
The L and N Apparel Shoppe of Logan, established in 1931, is owned by Fannie R. Longman and serves discriminating ladies across Harrison county. Longman, a recognized style authority, curates Formfit foundation garments Mary Grey hosiery Darlene Junior dresses Inelle Latines dresses and displays fall suits and lingerie.
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L & N Apparel Shoppe
Logan
Fannie R. Longman
Harrison County
Seabie
Formfit Foundation
Mary Grey
Darlene
Inelle
Fifty Years Houdek Shoe Store Celebrates Milestone
Houdeks Shoe Store in Harrison County marks over fifty years of operation at Mis souri Valley location. A two story brick building from 1873 houses the business, previously Wards and Gowens stores. Mr. and Mrs. Houdek bought the building in 1940 and remodeled. The shop offers mens, womens and childrens shoes and brands like Florsheim Crosby Square Enna Jetticks Jolene Glove ert Ball Band.
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George H. Cotom
McMahon J.C. Purple
C. Vorhees
Robert McGovern
John Deal
E. W. Bennett
John I. Blair
John B. Lahman
Harris and McGovern Hardware
Ellie and Brothers General Merchandise
Old Company
George Weare
Northwestern
Henry Warner
Council Bluffs
Apple Capital
Farouse
Trartage
Quarriers
Tomorrrow
West Central
Des Moines
FT. Dodge
Arcadia Arthur Aspenwall
Auburn
Bagley Battle Creek Bayard Bever
Berne Boyer Preda Carnarvon
Grand Junction
Grant City
Halbur
Herndon
Holly Springs
Ida Grove
Jamadia
Jefferson Kiron
Lake City
Lake View
Lanesboro
Lidderdale
Lohrville
Loveland
Lytton
Manilla
Manning
Mapleton
Morland
Odebolt Ogden Perry Ralston
Ricketts
Rockwell City
Crouse
Baldwins
DeCou Company of
Woodbine
Houdeks
Howorth's Variety Store
Igre
Breneman-Hartshorn
Special — Enchantress
Nylon Hosiery
Howorth's
Helen Howorth
Bae
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