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Pilot Mound State Forest

Pilot Mound State Forest is located in Boone County, Iowa, in the southeast corner of the city of Pilot Mound and 8 miles (13 km) northwest of Boone. The forest sits atop a 70-foot (21 m) glacial mound of the same name. History The land that would become Pilot Mound State Forest was donated to the state of Iowa in 1939 by B. P. Holst. The mound of the same name within the forest was once used as a natural water tower for the city of Pilot Mound. The land is used for study and research of forest growth. Access Pilot Mound State Forest lies near the intersection of I Avenue and 140th Street in Boone County. A narrow access road to the since-removed water tower begins at 140th Street and ends at the top of the mound, which is the second-highest point in the county. Picnicking, hiking, and hunting are permitted within the boundaries of the forest. References
Pine Hill Cemetery (Davenport, Iowa)

Pine Hill Cemetery is located in north-central Davenport, Iowa, United States. It is in a section of the city that includes three other cemeteries: Mount Calvary, Davenport Memorial Park and Mount Nebo, which is in the back of Pine Hill. One of the cemetery's more prominent markers is a memorial to the Masons, which was erected in 1928 at a cost of $10,000. A.C. Fulton bought 75 acres (30 ha) of prairieland that was two miles outside the city of Davenport at the time. He had 500 evergreens planted on the property and called the area Pine Hill. The property was laid out in lots for a cemetery and the first burial was in 1855. Seven area churches maintained a section in the cemetery for their membership. Mount Nebo Cemetery was created in 1861 for B’nai Ameth and Temple Emanuel. The sections maintained by the individual churches were unified in 1920 and the cemetery was governed by a board of directors and maintained a sales office at the Kahl Building. A house for the caretaker was built on the property in 1931 and the sales office was moved there at that time. The cemetery was the site of the last native prairie plants in Scott County. They were moved to Scott County Park in 1972. The Pine Hill Cemetery Memorial Chapel was added to the property in 2003. Notable Burials Theodore Nevin Morrison (1850–1929), third bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Iowa, 1899–1929 Nicholas J. Rusch (1822–1864), Lieutenant Governor of Iowa, 1860–62 References
Plattsmouth Bridge

The Plattsmouth Bridge is a truss bridge over the Missouri River connecting Cass County, Nebraska, and Mills County, Iowa at Plattsmouth, Nebraska. Until 2014, it carried U.S. Highway 34 across the river. Description The bridge has seven spans, including the 402-foot (123 m) cantilevered through truss over the river's navigable channel. It is anchored by 201-foot (61 m) through spans, with two 203-foot (62 m) and two 104-foot (32 m) deck trusses over the eastern flood plain. The bridge has clearance of 14 feet 5 inches (4.39 m) and a width of 20 feet (6.1 m). History The bridge was built in 1929, replacing a ferry that previously operated at the site. It was designed by the Omaha Structural Steel Works. In November 2006 it was decided to repair the bridge rather than build new bridges. Earlier plans had called for a new $42 million two-lane bridge and bypass of Plattsmouth. The new bridge would have been about 300 feet (91 m) south of the existing one. In November 2007, ownership of the bridge was transferred from the private Plattsmouth Bridge company to the public Plattsmouth Bridge Commission. Between April 21, 2008, and November 9, 2008, the bridge was closed as part of a federally funded bridge restoration. The bridge reopened November 9, 2008. As of 2011, the toll for cars was $1.25. In 2018, the toll for cars was raised to $1.75. In 2014, Highway 34 was rerouted to a new four-lane bridge farther upstream, north of the Platte River and above its junction with the Missouri. Structural repairs were completed in 2018, allowing the weight limit to be increased to 40,000 pounds (20 tons); the toll was increased to $1.75. See also Transport portal Engineering portal Iowa portal List of bridges documented by the Historic American Engineering Record in Iowa List of bridges documented by the Historic American Engineering Record in Nebraska List of crossings of the Missouri River References External links Nebraska study on replacing the bridge Nebraskahistory.org history of bridge Eomaha Forum article Historic American Engineering Record (HAER) No. IA-67, "Plattsmouth Bridge, Spanning Missouri River at U.S. Highway 34, Pacific Junction, Mills County, IA", 11 photos, 3 color transparencies, 17 data pages, 1 photo caption page HAER No. NE-5, "Plattsmouth Bridge, Spanning Missouri River, Plattsmouth vicinity, Cass County, NE", 7 photos, 1 photo caption page Plattsmouth car bridge on YouTube
Puente de Plattsmouth

El puente de Plattsmouth es un viaducto de celosía de acero que cruza sobre el río Misuri para conectar Condado de Cass (Nebraska) y el Condado de Mills (Iowa) en Plattsmouth, en Estados Unidos. Hasta 2014 era el cruce de la carretera US 34 sobre el río. Descripción El puente tiene siete vanos, incluyendo el tramo en voladizo central de 402 pies (122,5 m) sobre el cauce navegable del río, compensado por dos cerchas laterales de 201 pies (61,3 m), otras dos de 203 pies (61,9 m) y dos más de 104 pies (31,7 m) sobre la llanura de inundación oriental. Tiene una altura libre de 14 pies 5 pulgadas (4,4 m)​ y un ancho de 20 pies (6,1 m). Historia El puente se construyó en 1929, reemplazando un transbordador que operaba anteriormente en el mismo lugar. Fue diseñado por la compañía Omaha Structural Steel Works. En noviembre de 2006 se decidió reparar el puente en lugar de construir uno nuevo. Los planes anteriores contemplaban un nuevo puente de dos carriles con un coste de 42 millones de dólares, incluido en la circunvalación de Plattsmouth.​ El nuevo puente habría estado unos 300 pies (91,4 m) al sur del existente. En noviembre de 2007, la propiedad del puente se transfirió de la empresa privada Plattsmouth Bridge a la Comisión del Puente de Plattsmouth, de carácter público.​ Entre el 21 de abril y el 9 de noviembre de 2008, el puente estuvo cerrado como parte de una restauración financiada con fondos federales.​ El puente se reabrió el 9 de noviembre de 2008.​ En 2011, el peaje para vehículos era de 1,25 dólares.​ En 2018, el peaje para vehículos se elevó a 1,75 dólares.​ En 2014, la carretera 34 se desvió hacia un nuevo puente de cuatro carriles río arriba, al norte del río Platte y por encima de su confluencia con el río Misuri.​​ En 2018 se completaron las reparaciones estructurales, lo que permitió aumentar el límite de peso a 40.000 libras (20 toneladas); el peaje se incrementó a 1,75 dólares.​​ Véase también Puente ferroviario de Plattsmouth Referencias Enlaces externos Wikimedia Commons alberga una categoría multimedia sobre Puente de Plattsmouth. Nebraska study on replacing the bridge Eomaha Forum article Historic American Engineering Record (HAER) No. IA-67, "Plattsmouth Bridge, Spanning Missouri River at U.S. Highway 34, Pacific Junction, Mills County, IA", 11 photos, 3 color transparencies, 17 data pages, 1 photo caption page HAER No. NE-5, "Plattsmouth Bridge, Spanning Missouri River, Plattsmouth vicinity, Cass County, NE", 7 photos, 1 photo caption page Plattsmouth car bridge en YouTube
Plaza Building (Des Moines, Iowa)

The Plaza Building, also known as The Plaza Condominiums, is a high-rise condominium building located in downtown Des Moines, Iowa, United States. The building rises 25 floors and 340 feet (104 m) in height. It is currently the 5th-tallest building in the city, but will soon be the 6th after the completion of the skyscraper, 515 Tower which will only be a couple blocks away. Designed by the architectural firm of Stageberg Beyer Sachs, Inc., the building was completed in 1985. It is essentially a modernist building, but it exhibits elements of the Postmodern style. These are found in the light and dark colored banding at the base and the blue hipped and gabled roof. History In the 1980s, the Plaza joined the Civic Center of Greater Des Moines and Cowles Commons in helping to spur the revival of the downtown area. The Plaza overlooks these cultural attractions and one of the benefits of the building's design is that it is positioned at a 45-degree angle to give sunlight and views to as many residents as possible. Over the years, The Plaza has proven itself as a luxury living solution for downtown Des Moines with a continued return on investment. There are currently 186 residential units with guidelines on the number of units that can be subleased to ensure owner interest in the building. Units vary from 650 to 5,000 square feet. The building is connected to the Des Moines Skywalk system, and has its own parking garage for residents underground. There is also a workout room as well as a pool on the third floor. On February 6, 2016 former Principal CEO David Hurd fell to his death from the 22nd floor. To this day, the motive remains uncertain but he had health issues for the last three years of his life. Notable residents G. David Hurd, CEO Principal Financial ☆Connie Wimer, Creator and owner of Business Record See also List of tallest buildings in Iowa References External links Official Plaza Website Plaza Facebook Page Dennis Sachs Architect, cite in pre-2006 Resume - Des Moines Plaza Commercial / Office / Condominium / Parking Project, Des Moines, Iowa Ted Glasrud Original Development Firm History Page
Pleasant Valley Community School District

The Pleasant Valley Community School District (PVCSD) is a suburban public school district headquartered in Riverdale, Iowa, near Bettendorf. The district spans areas of Scott County, including Riverdale, eastern Bettendorf, Pleasant Valley, LeClaire, and Panorama Park. It also includes the Argo census-designated place. School board members are elected from seven director districts, five within Bettendorf's city limits and two others serving LeClaire-area residents. The board meets twice monthly at the district's administrative center. The high school has one of the largest bands in the state of Iowa, with more than 300 members. The school district is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and the Iowa Department of Education. Facilities Pleasant Valley High School and the administrative center are in Riverdale. Pleasant Valley Junior High School, located on the outskirts of LeClaire Bridgeview Elementary, LeClaire Cody Elementary, LeClaire Forest Grove Elementary, Bettendorf Hopewell Elementary, Bettendorf Pleasant View Elementary, Bettendorf Riverdale Heights Elementary, Bettendorf Enrollment See also Lists of school districts in the United States List of school districts in Iowa References External links Pleasant Valley School District - Official site Pleasant Valley Community School District at the Wayback Machine (archive index)
Plum Grove Historic House

Plum Grove is a historic house located in Iowa City, United States. Plum Grove was the retirement home of Gov. Robert Lucas and the childhood home of the author Eleanor Hoyt Brainerd. History Built in 1844, Robert Lucas lived in the house with his wife, Friendly, and several children and grandchildren. Lucas died at Plum Grove in 1853, and his family moved out by 1866. Subsequent owners include the Hoyt family, who were associated with the Eleutherian College, and Plum Grove was the birthplace of Eleanor Hoyt Brainerd in 1868. The house was subsequently occupied by the family of Jacob Carroll Switzer, a Civil War hero, and then by a number of immigrant and impoverished families. It was bought by the state of Iowa in 1943 and refurbished as a monument to Lucas. The house is currently maintained by the Johnson County Historical Society, but owned by the State Historical Society of Iowa. The house is open for tours Memorial Day through Labor Day on Wednesdays through Sundays, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Between Labor Day and October 31 it is open Saturday and Sunday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. and by group appointment. Archaeology The grounds have been the focus of archaeological research since 1974, documenting Iowa frontier history and changes in farming from 1844 until 1943. Most of this work was led by the late Dr. Thomas Charlton who was with the University of Iowa's Department of Anthropology. Previous excavations have uncovered house additions, outbuildings, and a large trench full of butchered animal bones. References Charlton, Thomas H., Cynthia L. Otis Charlton, Stephen C. Lensink, and James A. Sartain (1988) Historical Archaeology at Plum Grove. Journal of the Iowa Archaeological Society 35:40-69. Parish, John C. (1948) Iowa in the Days of Lucas. Palimpsest 29:13-18. Swisher, Jacob A. (1948) Plum Grove. Palimpsest 29:19-32. Whittaker, William E. (1999) Production of Animal Commodities at Plum Grove, Iowa City. Historical Archaeology 33(4):44-57. External links Johnson County Historical Society: Plum Grove Historic Home Plum Grove Historic Site - State Historical Society of Iowa
Polk County Courthouse (Iowa)

Das Polk County Courthouse in Des Moines ist das Justiz- und Verwaltungsgebäude (Courthouse) des Polk County im Zentrum des US-amerikanischen Bundesstaates Iowa. Geschichte Das erste Courthouse des Polk County wurde im Jahr 1847 errichtet. Es wurde an eine Kirche verkauft, als 1858 ein neues Gebäude errichtet wurde. Unter dem mit dem Bau beauftragten Architekturbüro Proudfoot & Bird wurde das heutige Gebäude im Beaux-Arts-Stil bis 1906 an der gleichen Stelle errichtet. Das Gebäude wurde 1979 mit der Referenznummer 79000925 in das National Register of Historic Places aufgenommen. Einzelnachweise
Polk County Courthouse (Iowa)

The Polk County Courthouse located in Des Moines, Iowa, United States, was built in 1906. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979 as a part of the County Courthouses in Iowa Thematic Resource. The courthouse is the third building the county has used for court functions and county administration. History Polk County built its first courthouse in 1847 for $2,015. The brick building measured 52 by 26 feet (15.8 by 7.9 m). It was located to the south of the present building. After the second courthouse was completed, this first building was sold to a church for $800. It later became the Union Depot serving the Wabash and the Des Moines Union Railroads. The second courthouse was built in 1858 for $94,000. The two-story Italianate structure, designed by J.C. Farrand, featured a dome. The building measured 102 by 66 feet (31 by 20 m) and the dome rose to a height of 87 feet (27 m). This building was enlarged in 1866. The present courthouse was built in 1906 on the same square as the previous courthouse. It was built for $750,000 in the Beaux-Arts style. Measuring 242 by 132 feet (74 by 40 m), the rectangular structure was designed by the Des Moines architectural firm of Proudfoot & Bird. It is one of the largest county courthouses in the state, and one of the most architecturally significant. For most of its history, the courthouse hosted both criminal and civil courts. Beginning in 2010, Polk County began a multi-year project to divide court functions between several buildings. A former department store on an adjacent lot was converted into the Polk County Justice Center, which houses the Polk County Attorney as well as juvenile, traffic, and small claims courts. The former county jail (also on a lot adjacent to the courthouse) was partially demolished and rebuilt to host the criminal courts. After this realignment, the historic courthouse hosts only civil court cases. Architecture The courthouse is a four-story structure composed of Grey Canyon Sandstone. In the center is a projecting loggia with three arches on the first story and eight Corinthian columns rising from the third floor to the top of the fourth floor. Projecting pavilions are located on each corner. A tall three-stage square clock tower capped with cupola rises from the center of the building. The interior features a large stained glass domed rotunda, marble columns, and murals by Charles Atherton Cumming and Edward Simmons. References External links Media related to Polk County Courthouse (Iowa) at Wikimedia Commons
Potter's Mill

Potter's Mill is a tavern and bed and breakfast establishment located in Bellevue, Iowa. The structure was formerly a gristmill, being the oldest in the state of Iowa, and as such it has earned national recognition. Potter's Mill is on the National Register of Historic Places, as well as being named a point of interest in the Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area. History Elbridge Gerry Potter first came to the Bellevue area in 1843 from New Lebanon, Illinois. Potter had been searching for a place to locate a flour mill, and came to decide on Bellevue for the location. Potter and local millwright John Gammel built a mill on what became known as Big Mill Creek. They used limestone from the nearby bluffs to build the mill and a nearby dam. Timber came from nearby areas. At first the mill was powered by an overshot waterwheel located along the southern side of the mill. The total cost to build the structure at the time was about $40,000. By 1845 the mill was in operation. Potter had customers in many major central and eastern U.S. cities, and purchased the wheat from local farmers as well as farmers in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Potter later extended the dam in order to install six turbines that in turn operated six milling stones. Potter operated the mill until 1871, when he sold the mill to Kilborn and Company. Kilborn and Company operated the mill for the next ten years. In 1881, they sold the mill to Arnold Reiling. The mill was damaged by a flash flood on May 24, 1896. In the aftermath the spillway was replaced by a 35 horsepower (26 kW) Atlas steam engine. Reiling and his family owned and operated the mill for the next 38 years before they decided to sell the property. Over the next few years, several different parties owned and operated the mill until it was purchased by the Dyas family in 1931. The Dyas family continued to operate the mill until 1969. Finally in 1969 the mill stopped producing flour. The property was put up for sale at an auction in 1980. Daryll and Carolyn Eggers purchased the structure at this auction, and set about restoring the mill. In 1985 they opened Potter's Mill as a B&B/Event Center. After years of running the business, the building was finally put up for sale. In August 2014 the building reopened as "Flatted Fifth Blues and BBQ at Potter's Mill" and "The Inn at Potter's Mill." Flatted Fifth Blues and BBQ closed on December 31, 2023, and was replaced by The Tavern. References External links Potter's Mill website
Prairie City-Monroe High School

The PCM High School is a rural public high school in Monroe, Iowa, United States. It is a part of the PCM Community School District, and made up of two consolidated schools from Prairie City and Monroe, serving the communities of Otley and Reasnor as well. It is a 2A school district in the heart of Iowa. History Sports In 1991, the Monroe Wildcats and the Prairie City Plainsmen consolidated to form the PCM Mustangs. In basketball, the boys' team won the last state 2A state championship played in Veterans Memorial Auditorium (2004) before it was moved to Wells Fargo Arena. In 2008, the high school boys' golf team won sectionals, districts, and the 2A golf state championship, with a total of 658 over the Gilbert Tigers with a team score of 659. In 2018, PCM the football team went undefeated (13-0) and made their first UNI-Dome appearance since the 2006 season. They finished with a 28–7 win over Boyden-Hull/ Rock Valley to win the first ever football state championship. Notable alumni Brandon Myers, professional football player, who now played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Carson King, a philanthropist and Busch Light enjoyer who founded the Carson King Foundation See also List of high schools in Iowa References External links PCM High School official website
Princess Sweet Shop (Iowa Falls, Iowa)

The Princess Sweet Shop is a historic building located in Iowa Falls, Iowa, United States. It is noted as "an outstanding example of Art Deco design from 1935. The Carrara Glass façade, and streamlined woodwork are typical of Art Deco design of the 1920s and 1930s, but a rarity in a small town in Iowa." Ernie Karrys(Karamitsanis) and Nicholas P. Pergakis opened the Princess in 1915. Two years later, The Sweet Shop opened by Harry Pergakis. These three men were born in the town of Asprokampos, Greece. It was common for Greek immigrants to establish candy shop around the U.S. They combined their operations at the Princess location in 1928. Nicholas died of cancer in September 1928 at age 39.<relative of N. Pergakis> The building was destroyed in a fire on December 25, 1934. Local architect L.L. Klippel designed the new building, which was completed in 1935. It was the first building in Iowa Falls that was air conditioned. The building was individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1993. It was included as a contributing property in the Washington Avenue Commercial Historic District in 2012. References
Old Downtown Des Moines Library

The Old Downtown Des Moines Library is a historic building in downtown Des Moines, Iowa, United States that was built in 1903. It was individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1977, and became a contributing property in the Civic Center Historic District in 1988. The building ceased to be a library in 2006; it currently houses the Norman E. Borlaug | World Food Prize Hall of Laureates for the World Food Prize. History The Des Moines Library Association was formed in 1866 in the basement of a Methodist church. It was supported through private contributions and public charity until 1882 when its services were taken over by the city of Des Moines because of precarious finances. In 1898, the city bought property on the Des Moines River for $35,000. The cornerstone for the library building was laid in 1900 and it was opened in October 1903. In the 1920s, the library became the home of the Cumming School of Art. It was the birthplace of the Library Bill of Rights in 1938 when the library was under the direction of Forrest Spaulding. It was meant to fight against “growing intolerance, suppression of free speech and censorship affecting the rights of minorities and individuals.” The Boys and Girls Department opened in 1937 and the Music Department began in the 1950s. In the 1990s, it was determined that the library building was too small and lacked the necessary technology capacity. London architect David Chipperfield was chosen to design a new library on Grand Avenue, and it opened on April 8, 2006. The building was acquired by The World Food Prize for its use. The building was renamed in honor of Cresco, Iowa native Norman Borlaug, who founded the award which recognizes those who have made contributions in all fields involved in the world food supply. Gensler Architecture, Design and Planning, RDG Planning & Design and Hoerr Schaudt Landscape Architecture are involved in renovating the building. It will serve as a museum to recognize great achievements in agriculture, a convocation center that will hold the World Food Prize International Symposium, a home for the Global Youth Institute, an educational facility that will feature interactive displays on hunger and food security and a conference center and community hall. Architecture Des Moines architects Gutterson & Smith designed the Beaux Arts style building. It was constructed of salmon pink, Minnesota limestone. A mural was painted on the ground floor of the library by Des Moines artist, Harry Donald Jones. It was a project of the Works Progress Administration. The mural covers 1,091 square feet (101.4 m2) and portrays the development of Des Moines from pre-historic times to the 20th century. The building originally featured a fountain and stone steps, which were removed in 1955. References External links Media related to World Food Prize Hall of Laureates at Wikimedia Commons