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Credit Engineer In Zephyr Crash; His Action Prevented More Injuries
Demolished Diesel Unit...lies on its side along Burlington Railroad at wreck scene. Nonpareil photo by Don Patton.
Credit Engineer In Zephyr Crash; His Action Prevented More Injuries
Tracks...were bent into half circle by the big engines as they plowed up several hundred yards of rails and ties.
Credit The Birds
This stray ivy plant has taken root near the top of the clock tower at Broadway Methodist Church, First Street and Broadway. And you can credit the birds, who probably carried a seed or piece of vine to the tower. The plant, on the north side of…
Creek-Lake Diversion Job May Start Late This Fall
Proposed Diversion Project . . . from Mosquito Creek to Lake Manawa. The dotted line shows the route of the four-foot tube from the diversion structure on the creek to the lake.
Creek-Lake Diversion Tried 40 Years Ago - Simple Solution To Water Problem At That Time . . .
(top) An Early Project . . . to divert Mosquito Creek into Lake Manawa was centered around this makeshift creek dam near the eastern edge of the lake. This 40-year-old photo shows John Walton, Charley Keyes and Harry Cook standing on the downstream…
Crescent draws fun-loving crowd
Taking It Easy...during Saturday's Crescent Fun Days Parade is an unidentified big-wheel cycler. His ride in the back of a pickup wa part of what is called the biggest small town parade.
Crescent Folks See A New Era Through Incorporation; Petition For Election Filed
An Original Plat...of the town of Crescent is studied by a group seeking to incorporate the 103-year-old town. In the group are Will Rief, Ross Hough, William Glennie and Ray Brewer.
Crescent Has Lot More Than Might Be Expected; For Town Of 300
Main Street...in Crescent on Highway 30A, lined with numerous places of business.
Crescent Paper OF 1857 Hints Of A Prominent City
This 103-Year-Old Copy...of the Crescent City Oracle provides a human interest highlight in the booming town of 1857. Although platted at that time the town has only recently become incorporated.
Crescent turns tap on future
Lodge serves as a focal point at Mount Crescent.
Crescent turns tap on future
Highway signs welcome motorists to Crescent.
Crescent turns tap on future
Postal employee Erma Hanson of Honey Creek sorts through daily mail at the Crescent Post Office.
Crescent, Iowa File #2
photo of the K&K Little Corner Store and Breadeaux Pizza in Crescent Iowa
Creston House
Photo reproduction of an engraving of the Creston House Hotel.