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Looft To Receive College Award
Dr. Robert Looft
IWCC Begins Search For Superintendent
Robert Looft
Looft Sees Risk As Opportunity
Dr. Robert Looft, president/superintendent of Iowa Western Community College, stands on the bridge connecting the main campus with the Continuing Education Building. After 20 years helping develop the college, Looft said he still views his position…
Let's Chat . . . with Marilyn Looft
Mrs. Marilyn Looft
Looft Heads United Way
Robert Looft
They Have Confidence In The Future Of Town
New Supermarket . . . in Missouri Valley is envisioned as start of a shopping center on this large site, surrounded by a decorative stone wall.
They Have Confidence In The Future Of Town
New Nursing Home . . . in the hills at the north edge of Missouri Valley will house about 60 and employ more that 20 persons.
First Concern Was Need Of Patients - At New Missouri Valley Home . . .
Typical . . . two-bedroom at the home with attractive drapes, tile floor and soft wall colors.
First Concern Was Need Of Patients - At New Missouri Valley Home . . .
Dining Area . . . and entrance foyer looking to the west in Longview Nursing Home.
Merry Christmas:
The young aren't the only ones who enjoy Christmas parties. Residents of Longview Nursing Home at Missouri Valley were feted at a party Sunday. A.J. Podenoif, 91, donned the Santa suit to pass out gifts around the big tree. From left, are Minnie…
Long's Landing Rebounds After Two Flood Years
The Difference A Couple Of Years Makes: In June of 1983, Long's Landing was under water, above. Heavy rains had flooded the area. This summer, the park is in good shape, below. Government money has been allocated to repair flood damage.
Missouri At 20-Year High - Long's Landing Flooded
Don't Plan On Having Any Picnics . . . at Long's Landing for the next few days. The rising Missouri River, which was expected to crest Thursday, caused the recreation area to flood Wednesday. Harold Borwick, director of the Pottawattamie County…
Outdoor Recreation: A National Resource
River Access Area . . . is Wilson Island, near DeSoto Bend, offers Missouri River boat ramps, parking facilities and camping pads adjacent to the roads (white lines) winding through the trees.
Outdoor Recreation: A National Resource
The Small Clearing . . . in the woods (center) along the Missouri River just above the Iowa Power and Light Co. generating plant is part of the 20 acres of Long's Landing, newest river access area built and keyed to the Lewis and Clark Trail.
Logan-Magnolia Bond Election On March 11 - New Junior-Senior High Complex
The "1901 Building" . . . at the Logan-Magnolia School Complex would be demolished if voters pass a bond issue. School officials say the old building allows "very little flexibility" in class programming.
Home At Logan Was Coach Stop
The Davis Homestead . . . northeast of Logan was once a stagecoach stop. Almost the only thing remaining of the structure that would indicate its age is a heavy door which was supposed to have been bullet and arrow proof.
Growing Pains Again In Logan
The Logan Business District . . . is one of the busiest in Harrison County. The town serves as the county seat and attracts residents from all corners of the county with its variety of businesses downtown.
Mary Loves Job As Jail Matron
Bars On The Windows . . . at the rear of the Harrison County Jail are the only clues that the structure holds prisoners. The front part of the building is where Sheriff Louis "Louie" Allstot resides with his wife Mary, matron of the jail.
Logan's Oversize Depot Stands Silent And Unused - Once The 'Grand Central Station' Of S.W. Iowa
Long Logan Depot . . . measures 175 feet from end to end, and makes men wonder why such a large station was built.
Probes History Of Logan's Big House On A High Hill
Built By John Berry . . . this southern style home built on a high hilltop above Logan is the subject of much speculation by travelers on the highway below.