This humble sign stands at the edge of Dolliver, one of six incorporated cities in Emmet County in Northern Iowa. Founded along the railroad line in 1900 and named for U.S. Senator Jonathan Dolliver, this small (but friendly) community is home to 77 residents.
Feelings are mixed among the 12,000 residents in Wright County, Iowa, has gained national attention due to the infamous egg recall. Some are supportive of the Wright County Eggs operation and point to the jobs created in the area. Others lament the loss of family farms in favor of large egg factories.
The Wright County Courthouse, which sits on the square in Clarion, was built in 1891 and renovated in the mid-1970s. The red brick building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1981.
The history of the Grand Theatre dates back to 1880, when the Keokuk Opera House first opened at the same location. The original opera house was destroyed by a fire in December 1923; the new and improved Grand Theatre opened less than two years later. At the time of opening, Keokuk’s Daily Gate newspaper wrote “the new Grand is a real gem combining the latest in beauty of design and finish, with dignity of lines, both interior and exterior, the latest devices for safety and the newest in ventilating and lighting system(s).”
Griswold, Iowa, is located along State Highway 92 in the southeastern corner of Cass County. The community is home to a pleasant downtown district, which includes the Cass County Museum, an historical museum housed in two buildings on the National Register of Historic Places. The museum, which is home to over 3,000 artifacts, is open afternoons Wednesday through Sunday.
The Rialto Theatre is one of several historic buildings painted in pastel in downtown Missouri Valley, Iowa. The once-closed theatre was renovated and reopened by community members in 1990. It’s been in operation since, showing first run movies once daily. For current showtimes, call (712) 642-3826.