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Elk Horn, IA
Tivoli Fest parade activities in Elk Horn, Iowa. The Danish Immigrant Museum is in the background.
'Begejstring' Brings Museum To Elk Horn
The Authentic Danish Windmill . . . spins its blades near the south side of Elk Horn. The windmill was disassembled in Denmark and reassembled with volunteer labor in Elk Horn. It drew over 52,000 visitors last year.
Why Does Elk Horn Prosper? Because It's One Big Family - Three 'Detectives' Earn $50 Fee
Three Busy 'Danes' . . . walk under main street signs that fit Elk Horn's image - "Iowa Farm," "Elk" and "Danish." They are Herb Christensen, Susan Hansen and Connie Rasmussen, who investigated the community's climate.
Elk Horn Windmill Almost Done
Overshadowed . . . by a 127-year-old authentic Danish windmill in Elk Horn is Carl Bonnesen. The Better Elk Horn Club purchased the windmill for $38,000 and transported it to Southwest Iowa from Norre Senade, Jutland, Denmark. Once finished, the mill…
Pride In Danish Heritage Key To Strength And Success Of Town
Architect's drawing of the future Danish Immigrant Museum
Quickie Headlines - Elefson
Federal Judge William Riley brought a $78,000 damage case to a sudden close when he ordered the jury to bring in a decision favoring Wayne Rhode of Tabor. Rhode's nephew, Lyman H. Elefson, had charged his uncle with maliciously causing his arrest in…
The Elefson Philosophy: Justice Will Be Done - It's A Tough Spot, Both For Young Lyman And Fremont County Authorities . . .
Lyman Elefson . . . this pose he liked.
1893-94 City Directory
J. M. Wolfe & Co. Council Bluffs City and Pottawattamie County Directory for 1893-94.
Including a business directory, and the farmers of Pottawattamie County with their postoffice address; also a short sketch of Council Bluffs, with a complete…
Including a business directory, and the farmers of Pottawattamie County with their postoffice address; also a short sketch of Council Bluffs, with a complete…
1891-92 City Directory
Bushnell's Council Bluffs City and Pottawattamie County Directory for 1891-92.
Containing a complete list of the residents and business houses of Council Bluffs and Pottawattamie County; a street directory; churches, colleges, schools and…
Containing a complete list of the residents and business houses of Council Bluffs and Pottawattamie County; a street directory; churches, colleges, schools and…
1888-89 City Directory
D. C. Dunbar & Co. Council Bluffs City Directory for the years 1888-89.
Comprising an accurate alphabetical list of residents, a classified business directory, a guide to streets, lists of city, county, state, and federal officers, the city…
Comprising an accurate alphabetical list of residents, a classified business directory, a guide to streets, lists of city, county, state, and federal officers, the city…
1886 City Directories
Council Bluffs City Directory for 1886.
For the year commencing November 1, 1886, containing an accurate index of residents, to which is annexed a classified business directory, also a guide to streets, public officers, etc., together with the…
For the year commencing November 1, 1886, containing an accurate index of residents, to which is annexed a classified business directory, also a guide to streets, public officers, etc., together with the…
Branstad cites need to cut taxes, raps task task force recommendations
Gov. Terry Branstad gestures during an interview Tuesday afternoon at The Daily Nonpaeil in which he said the state must cut taxes. Nonpareil photos by Steve Glowacki.
Branstad cites need to cut taxes, raps tax task force recommendations
Gov. Terry Branstad gestures during an interview Tuesday afternoon at The Daily Nonpareil in which he said the state must cut taxes. Nonpareil photos by Steve Glowacki
Branstad, Terry E. and Christine
Iowa Governor Terry Branstad spoke at dedication ceremonies for the new flag plaza at the Lewis and Clark monument in Council Bluffs Saturday morning, and donated an Iowa flag. Dorothy Smith of U.S. Rep. Jim Lightfoot's office presented an American…
Branstad, Terry E. and Christine
Governor Branstad sitting at table; headline in Nonpareil newspaper in front of him on table reads "Harris Found Guilty of Murder" is from May 1, 1987 edition.
Back in the saddle
Gov. Terry Branstad lends a helping horse to the 63rd Annual Sidney Rodeo as he waves to the spectators along the opening day parade route Wednesday. The rodeo continues through Sunday. Nonpareil photo by Dan Koenig.
Branstad, Terry E. and Christine
Governor Terry E. Branstad behind podium, holding microphone, looking to his left.