American Indian ‘ring’ village dates back to 300-400 A.D. Posted by mw on February 19th, 2009 4:59 pm U.S. Army Corps of Engineers archaeologists have discovered what they call the Oak Village, a site found near the Oakville levee along the Iowa River said to be one of only three known “ring” midden American Indian… Read more »
Month: February 2009
Des Moines County Heritage Center opens in the former Burlington Public Library
Posted by mw on February 19th, 2009 4:55 pm In less than a week, local residents will have a new place to celebrate their history when the Des Moines County Heritage Center opens its doors at 1 p.m. Saturday in the former Burlington Public Library. “This is really exciting for us,” said Des Moines County… Read more »
Hope Still Left for East Village Gas Station
Don’s East Grand Service Station in Des Moines May be Moved Posted by CC on February 15th, 2009 10:26 am The 78-year-old building that most recently housed Don’s East Grand Service Station may be given another chance at life. Current plans for demolishing the structure for a parking lot and future development have been delayed… Read more »