O.W.L.S. - Off the Map - Stories of Abandoned and Disappearing Towns Around Iowa
McFarland Park, Story County
Tuesday, May 7, 2019
Off the Map: Stories of Abandoned and Disappearing Towns Around Iowa presented by Rosa Snyder and Co-sponsored by Humanities Iowa.
Thousands of towns and communities were established during Iowa’s pioneer and railroad era. Many existed for a few years, some slowly faded away over time, and a few never existed except as “paper” towns. Regardless of why they originated or why they diminished, each community has its own unique story. Take a tour around Iowa exploring a sampling of these idiosyncratic communities in photographs and stories.
O.W.L.S. (Older, Wiser, Livelier, Seniors) programs
are designed for "boomers" or older, but anyone is welcome to
attend. These free programs are held the first Tuesday of each
month beginning at 11:00 a.m. at the Story County Conservation Center (56461
180th Street, Ames). An optional $7.50 luncheon follows the program at 12
noon. No registration is required to attend the free program. -
Registration and payment for the optional meal is required by 4:00 p.m. on
Friday, May 3, 2019
Menu: Baked potato bar (chili, broccoli, bacon bits, warm cheese, butter, sour cream, ham,salsa) and lemon dessert bar
