Small towns across the state came to a halt each winter to take in the mesmerizing game of girls’ six-on-six basketball. It was a sport that captivated thousands and sent scores sky-rocketing over the century mark, creating legends in the smallest of communities. The University of Iowa Women’s Archives is celebrating the impact of six-on-six […]
Preservation at its Best 2018, Small Commercial: Kendall Building (Jefferson) The Kendall Building at 111 E Lincoln Way was built in 1916 after the preceding framed building burned. The current structure is a two-story Prairie/Craftsman style with 1,122 sq ft. in the original build. Kendall’s Pool Room featured a front smoking room and seven billiard tables which […]
Over 1,300 visitors including students from Greene County Community Schools have visited the HomeTown Teams Smithsonian Institution exhibit at the Greene County Historical Museum. Volunteers put together a great scavenger hunt that the students have enjoyed as they explore the Smithsonian exhibit and the local exhibits from Greene County communities. Volunteer hosts have been taking […]
