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Nishna Valley Bounces Back From Disastrous 1958 Flood - Rapid Strides In Rebuilding
New Homes . . . replacing those destroyed in the 1958 flood now shelter 17 families in Exira. The development was made possible to a great extent by contributions to The Nonpareil's flood fund last July.
No Smiling Faces In Land Of Tragedy - Flood Waters Are Gone Now, But The Scars Tell Sad Story
(top) Hamlin Residents . . . go about the monumental task of cleaning up the flood wrecked business district. "Sherm's Place," at right, one of the largest buildings in the community, was moved completely off its foundation by the overflowing East…
Air Views Of Flood In East Nishna Valley
Northwest Part Of Atlantic . . . was completely under water Wednesday noon, right up to Highway 6, lower right. Industrial plants, homes, trailer homes and rail tracks were inundated. Rock Island railroad grade was fast being washed away. This air…
12-Inch Rain Floods East Nishna; Audubon, Exira Hard-Hit; 8 Dead
Flood Waters From East Nishna . . . ooze over Exira and Highway 71 in this air view which looks south.
Fund Raisers To Restore House? - Historic Residence Deteriorating
Examining A Crumbling Wall . . . on the Hitchcock House are Doug Travis, left, and Sandy Rhoades. A fund drive is under way to restore the building.
Fund Raisers To Restore House? - Historic Residence Deteriorating
Placed On The National Register . . . of Historic Places in 1979, the Hitchcock House is one of three sites in Cass County listed on the publication. Built about 1854, the structure was used as a hide-out for runaway slaves.
Hitchcock House Eyed For Restoration
The Hitchcock House . . . sheltered escaped slaves who were making their way toward freedom on the Underground Railroad. The house at one time had a pivoting wall that led to a room where slaves hid from their pursuers.
Hitchcock House Eyed For Restoration
Patching A Deteriorating Wall . . . will be a big step toward renovating the Hitchcock House. Discussing the project are, from left, Mayor Bill Worth, the Rev. Melvin Ammon and Michael Audino, director of the Southwest Iowa Planning Council.
Last Minute Landscaping Completed For Lewis School Dedication Program - Crescent Club Women Started Ball Rolling . . .
Ready For Dedication . . . Sunday is the new Lewis School, which replaces a building destroyed by fire.
Foot-Thick Stone House Once Hid Negro Slaves - Now Farm Residence Near Lewis
Great Fireplace . . . in the secret room of the house kept runaway slaves and abolitionists warm.