Called to Order: John Fitzsimmons called the meeting to order at 9:35 AM. Minutes: The minutes were e-mailed out and some hard copies were available. Cathie had a few corrections- Don Grant’s name should be changed to Don Kent in 2 places. The newspaper cited on the first page under introductions is the DeWitt […]
Comments Off on Recap of April Meeting in DeWitt Continue Reading...What comes to mind when you think of Iowa food? Everyone has an Iowa food story, and Iowa author Darcy Dougherty Maulsby will bring these stories to life on Friday, June 23 at noon in Denison during a program and book signing at The Boulders. “From Iowa originals like Cronk’s Café to Niland’s Café along […]
Comments Off on Savor Iowa’s Culinary History Along the Lincoln Highway and Beyond Continue Reading...National Lincoln Highway Conference June 20 – 24, 2017 : Denison, Iowa Written by: Jeannie Parr, 2017 Conference Coordinator, for the 2016 Winter Forum Greetings to all from the Iowa Chapter of the Lincoln Highway Association! Our whole chapter is eagerly waiting for the June 2017 and hosting the conference. We hope to see each […]
Comments Off on National Lincoln Highway Conference Update Continue Reading...Originally Published in the Lowden Sun News, submitted by Joe Goodlove, Cedar County Consul Before there was a Lincoln Highway, before the Hoover Highway, there was at their junction H.D. Kemmanns. After 141 years in the same location in Lowden, IA one of the oldest Chevrolet dealerships in Iowa ceased operation in August 2016. With no one to manage the dealership after […]
Comments Off on Iowa Lincoln Highway Landmark Closes Doors Continue Reading...MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Iowa Lincoln Highway Association Oct 15, 2016 Uptown Cafe Submitted By: Jan Gammon Officers and Consuls in Attendance: Secretary: Jan Gammon Treasurer: Joyce Ausberger Clinton County: Cathie Nichols Cedar County: Joe Goodlove Linn County: Van Becker Tama County: Allan Richards Marshall County: Harlan Quick Boone County: John […]
Comments Off on Recap of October Meeting in Jefferson Continue Reading...The historic Tama Bridge along the Lincoln Highway was damaged in the middle of a night. The perpetrator is unknown, “A spokesperson for the city’s insurance carrier told City Clerk Judy Welch he believed insurance could cover the cost of repairs.” To read more information, find the article here.
Comments Off on Historic Bridge Damaged in Accident Continue Reading...Called to Order: Meeting was called to order by President Pro-tem Dean Parr at 9:30. Agendas and minutes were handed out. Introductions and Welcome: The group introduced themselves. Minutes from the April 9th meeting were sent out electronically and were available in hard copy. Motion and second to approve the minutes. Motion passed. Treasurer’s Report- by Bob Ausberger, in Joyce’s […]
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Comments Off on Motor Cycle Ride across Iowa’s Lincoln Highway! Continue Reading...Written by: David L. Wilson America from the very beginning has been a story of movement. No other nation in history has been formed and nurtured with such ceaseless energy and motion. Immigrants from Europe typically had to cross nearly one quarter of the earth’s longitudinal lines to find a new home. And once […]
Comments Off on The Lincoln Highway – A Timeless Companion To Five Generations Of An American Family Continue Reading...The Iowa Lincoln Highway Association met April 9th at the Ice House Drive-In, Belle Plaine, Iowa. Officer and Consuls in Attendance were: Sean Fitzsimmons, President; Jan Gammon, Secretary; Joyce Ausberger, Treasurer; Joe Goodlove, Cedar Consul; Van Becker, Linn Consul; Mike Kelly, Benton Consul; Harlan Quick, Marshall Consul; Scott Berka, Story Consul; John Fitzsimmons, Boone Consul; […]
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