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Flynn–Griffin Building

The Flynn–Griffin Building, also known as the Flynn Block, Peoples' Savings Bank Building, and the Edna M. Griffin Building, is a historic building located in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2016. History The building was constructed in two stages. The first three floors were completed in 1885, and the top three floors were completed in 1906. Throughout its existence, it has housed retail space on the first floor and offices on the upper floors. Peoples' Savings Bank was located here from 1890 to 1929. The building is named for two influential Iowans, Martin Flynn and Edna Griffin. Flynn was an early Des Moines resident, livestock breeder, entrepreneur, and banker who had this building constructed. Flynn was one of the organizers of Peoples' Savings Bank, and it grew to prominence in the city. The building is the only reminder in the city of his contributions to Des Moines’ commercial sector. By 1883 Des Moines had been nicknamed “Hartford of the West.” This indicates the central place the insurance industry played in the city's economic life. Insurance companies that maintained offices in the Flynn Block include Banker's Accident Co., Central Life Assurance Society, Aetna Life Insurance Co., National Life Insurance Co., Mutual Fire Insurance Co., Equitable Life Insurance Co., and Prudential Insurance Co. After the bank vacated the first floor, it was converted to Katz Drug Store. Even though racial segregation was illegal in Iowa, it was a reality in practice. In 1948 Edna Griffin, along with her infant daughter Phyllis, John Bibbs, and Leonard Hudson sat at the lunch counter at Katz's and ordered ice cream. They were refused and told that the establishment "was not equipped to serve Negroes." Katz's was convicted of violating the state's 1884 civil rights law, and their conviction was upheld by the Iowa Supreme Court in 1949. Griffin came to be known as the "Iowa Rosa Parks", even though her act of civil disobedience predated Parks'. Architecture The original three-story building was designed by Des Moines architect William Foster, a principal of the influential firm of Foster & Liebbe. The 1906 expansion was designed by the equally prominent firm of Proudfoot & Bird, who moved their office to the sixth floor of the building after construction was completed. The English Gothic Revival elements that marked the location of Peoples' Savings Bank from the 1906 renovation were removed in 1930 when the north half of the building was renovated for Katz's. Further alterations were made in 1984 and around 1995. The six-story U-shaped building rises to a height of 85 feet (26 m). References
G.W. Jones Building

The G.W. Jones Building, also known as the Electric Farm Lighting Co. and the Laster Motor Company, is a historic building located in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. It is significant for its association with the rise of the automobile industry in the city. George W. Jones was a pioneering Des Moines auto dealer (Hudson Motor Car Company) and Delco-Light generator distributor who occupied the building from 1920 to 1922. In this building he sold generators and appliances that were manufactured by General Motors, and they were sold by regional distributor-dealers in a similar fashion to automobiles. Jones continued to own the building until 1943 and he leased it to other automobile-related businesses. It is also significant for its association with the prominent Des Moines architectural firm that designed it, Proudfoot, Bird & Rawson. Completed in 1920, it was designed and built within the period of time the firm was at its most prolific (1910-1925). Local contractor A.H. Neumann built the two-story brick structure. It features a symmetrical facade, large square window openings, restrained Neoclassical details, and parapet walls. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2016. References
Studebaker Corporation Branch Office Building

The Studebaker Corporation Branch Office Building, also known as the Iowa Truck and Tractor Co., Apperson Iowa Motor Car Co., Sears Auto Co., and the Sanders Motor Co., is a historic building located in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. This is actually two adjacent buildings, built four years apart. The building at 1442 Locust Street was completed in 1918 to house a Studebaker dealership, auto repair shop, and a corporate branch office. The addition of the corporate office made this building different from the others on Des Moines' "Auto Row," where it is located. The building was designed by the prominent local architectural firm of Proudfoot, Bird & Rawson, and built for the Hubbell Building Company who leased it out. The first floor was the location for Glass & Patton, the local Studebaker dealer. The second floor was where Studebaker's wholesale business in the state of Iowa was conducted. The third floor was a store room for automobiles. Studebaker's tenure here was short-lived, and by 1919 other auto and truck related businesses started to occupy the building. The building at 1436 Locust Street was built in 1922 between two existing buildings, which means it only has party walls. It too housed car dealerships in its early years. It was acquired by Sanders Motor Company in 1937 to house their used cars. Sanders already owned and occupied 1442 Locust Street. The two buildings were incorporated in 1948 with the opening of the party wall on the first floor. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2015. References
L. Harbach and Sons Furniture Warehouse and Factory Complex

The L. Harbach and Sons Furniture Warehouse and Factory Complex, also known as the Way-Helms Co. & Red Cross Mattress, L. Ginsberg & Sons wholesale furniture warehouse, and the A.A. Schneiderhahn electronic appliances warehouse, is a historic building located in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. This is actually two adjacent buildings completed in 1906. Their significance is their successive ownership by three prominent furniture retailers/wholesalers. L. Harbach & Sons Co. was one of Iowa's largest furniture wholesalers, and they manufactured furniture in Des Moines for more than seventy years. The company was established in 1856 by Louis Harbach, Sr. Louis had emigrated from Germany in 1850 at the age of 12. A catalog of their furniture is available at the National Museum of America. L. Harbach & Sons occupied this complex from 1906 to 1928. One of the buildings was their factory and the other was their warehouse. The Harbach family sold the business around 1920 to the Davidson family, who continued to use the Harbach name until through 1928, and continued to own the building until 1952. They leased the buildings to Way-Helms Co. & Red Cross Mattress for a short time, and then beginning in 1930, to the Ginsberg family. Both the Davidsons and the Ginsbergs owned local furniture stores. The Ginsbergs acquired the buildings from the Davisons and they owned them until 1985. They altered the building as trucks replaced trains as the main mode of transportation for furniture warehousing and distribution. The buildings were listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2015. References
Plymouth Place

Plymouth Place is a historic building located in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. Construction of the building was initiated by Plymouth Congregational Church, which faces Plymouth Place on the opposite side of Ingersoll Avenue. Ground-breaking occurred on June 12, 1966. Completed in 1968, the 12-story structure rises to a height of 161.01 feet (49.08 m). This circular residential building was designed by local architect Raymond Hueholt. It has an unusual interior plan where a common central living room area is surrounded by peripheral living units. The building is also significant for providing quality affordable senior housing for low-income people regardless of religion or creed. At the time the Greenwood Park Plats Historic District was nominated for the National Register of Historic Places in 2013 it was considered a non-contributing property in the district, but it was considered significant on its own. The building was individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2015. References
Bellevue Bridge

The Bellevue Bridge (known as the Bellevue Toll Bridge and officially called the Grand Army of the Republic Bridge) is a continuous truss bridge over the Missouri River connecting Mills County, Iowa and Sarpy County, Nebraska at Bellevue, Nebraska. The bridge formerly connected Nebraska Highway 370 and Iowa Highway 370. Both routes were truncated upon the completion of the US 34 bridge downstream. The bridge was built in 1950 by the Bellevue Bridge Commission at a cost of $2.8 million (equivalent to $37.5 million in 2025). The bridge charges $1 tolls for cars and is 20 feet (6.1 m) wide. The bridge is considered obsolete, however there are plans to replace it in the coming decade. Various government entities have sparred over ownership, due to the expense of maintenance, after the initial bonds were paid off in 2000. The issue has been temporarily resolved since the Bridge Commission has had to seek more than $1 million in bonds for repairs to the bridge. See also List of crossings of the Missouri River References External links Omaha River Front article Iowa photos on bridge
Bellevue State Park (Iowa)

Bellevue State Park is a public recreation area along the banks of the Mississippi River just south of Bellevue, Iowa, United States. The state park lies in two separate tracts. The Nelson Unit is at the immediate south edge of Bellevue on U.S. Route 52, atop a 300-foot (91 m) limestone bluff. The Dyas Unit is 2 miles (3.2 km) farther south on U.S. 52. The park offers high bluffs with scenic views of the Mississippi River amidst 788 acres (3.19 km2) of timbered walking trails, a butterfly sanctuary and an enclosed nature center. Picnicking/shelters Picnickers at the Nelson Unit can enjoy views of the Mississippi River. Open picnic shelters may be reserved for a fee. The lodge is available on a reservation basis for wedding receptions and other family events. The lodge and open shelters may be reserved online through the park reservation system. Camping The Dyas Unit has 46 camping units (31 with electrical hookups), modern rest rooms, showers and a sanitary dumping station. Advance campsite reservations can be booked through the park reservation system. Half of the campsites are available for self-registration on a first-come, first-served basis. Camping is not allowed in the Nelson Unit. Trails The Nelson Unit has four trails that provide a variety of hiking opportunities. One trail leads to a scenic overlook of the Mississippi, one winds past Indian burial mounds, one passes through a restored prairie and a "Garden Sanctuary for Butterflies", and leads past an old limestone rock quarry. The Dyas Unit comprises about 4 miles (6.4 km) of foot trails, scenic overlooks, a stream with beaver dams, and aquatic and other wildlife. In winter bald eagles concentrate to feed near the open waters below Lock and Dam No. 12. Pileated woodpeckers are occasionally seen in isolated areas. South Bluff Nature Center The South Bluff Nature Center in the Nelson Unit contains displays on the plants, animals and geology of Bellevue State Park. The center is open seasonally and offers a variety of programs in the summer. The "Garden Sanctuary for Butterflies" is located nearby. This area contains over one hundred separate plots, each featuring plants which provide food and habitat for butterflies. A network of pathways allows visitors to walk through the garden and see a wide variety of butterflies as well as enjoy the flowers and the pond in the center. References External links Bellevue State Park Iowa Department of Natural Resources Bellevue State Park Map Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Union Bakery

Union Bakery is a historic building located in Iowa City, Iowa. History The first section of the building was built along Market Street around 1862, and an addition was built on the north side in 1893. The building reflects the entrepreneurial nature of Iowa City's German community who founded the bakery and built the original part of the building. The ovens for the bakery were located in the basement and the retail portion of the business was located in the storefront along Linn Street. Other uses for the building have been a hotel, cafe, and a bar. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2015. The three-story brick building is essentially a vernacular structure with elements of the Greek Revival style. Those elements include the raised foundation and stone water table, the pilasters with flat capitals and the belt course on the first-floor, stone lintels, and the "mousetooth" detail at the roofline that possibly references dentils. References
Johnson County Savings Bank

Johnson County Savings Bank, also known as Iowa State Bank, is a historic building located in Iowa City, Iowa, United States. Completed in 1912, it is a six-story, brick structure that rises to a height of 72.45 feet (22.08 m). The design of the structure shows the influence of the Chicago Commercial style of architecture and that of architect Louis Sullivan. These influences are found in the building's arrangement with a base, shaft, and capital. The decorative elements executed in stone and terra cotta show the influence of Neoclassical architecture. The building was individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2017. In 2021, it was included as a contributing property in the Iowa City Downtown Historic District. References
Roosevelt School (Ames, Iowa)

Roosevelt School, also known as Second Ward School, is a historic building located in Ames, Iowa, United States. It is significant as an example of a Progressive Era school building that served as a neighborhood elementary school from its construction in 1924 until it was controversially closed in 2005. It was designed by the local architectural firm of Kimball, Bailie & Cowgill. It exemplifies the ideals of "ample sunlight, fresh air, and open space for the innovative subjects and learning conditions advocated by Progressive educators." The stripped-down version of the Beaux-Arts style of the two-story brick structure also embodied the progressive philosophy of constructing noble public buildings. During its years as a school, the building served as a catylist for the development of the neighborhood from the 1920s to the 1950s, and served as its community center, park, and playground. The school was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2010. RES-Development purchased the property and converted the building into 20 condominiums, which opened in 2015. References
Benson Building (Ottumwa, Iowa)

The Benson Building, also known as the Union Bus Depot, was an historic building located in downtown Ottumwa, Iowa, United States. The Tudor Revival style commercial building was completed in 1930. The one-story structure was composed of highly textured, painted brick. The façade featured a steeply pitched gable roof and half-timbering. The building was originally used as an indoor miniature golf course. Its significance was attributed to its architecture. It was individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1995 as a part of the Ottumwa MPS. In 2016 it was included as a contributing property in the Greater Second Street Historic District. On January 6, 2018, the structure caught fire and was destroyed. It was delisted from the National Register of Historic Places in 2019. References
Bethel AME Church (Iowa City, Iowa)

Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church is a historic African American congregation and building in Iowa City, Iowa, United States. The congregation was established in 1868 mostly by free people of color from the south and the rest from the north. James W. Howard, a member of the congregation, bought property in a recent addition to the city and sold the southern half to the church for $50. This white frame church was built on the property the same year. Iowa City has always had a small African American community and over the years the congregation grew and declined in numbers and in finances. The original church, which is 600 square feet (56 m2) and has room for 50 people, was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2000. The congregation outgrew the small church and a new 4,000-square-foot (370 m2) sanctuary was built in 2010 that holds three times the current congregation's size. References
Bishop Garrigan High School

Bishop Garrigan High School is a private, Roman Catholic high school in Algona, Iowa. It is located in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Sioux City. Background The school is named after Bishop Philip Joseph Garrigan, the 1st Bishop of the Diocese of Sioux City. The school was opened in 1959 to serve as a regional high school for 5 parishes. Athletics The Golden Bears participate in the Top of Iowa Conference in the following sports: Football 1985 Class 2A State Champions 2023 & 2025 Class 8-Man State Champions Cross Country Volleyball Basketball Girls’ class 1A state champions 2022, 2023 Bowling Wrestling Golf Girls' 8-time State Champions (2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2019) Boys' 11-time State Champions (1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1982, 1984, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2015) Tennis Track and Field Baseball Softball Notable alumni Brad Nelson (2001), former MLB player for the Milwaukee Brewers Audi Crooks (2023), All-American basketball player at Iowa State References External links Official website Student-run website
Blue Grass Township, Scott County, Iowa

Blue Grass Township is a township in Scott County, Iowa, United States. As of the 2000 census, its population was 3,592. Geography Blue Grass Township covers an area of 32.91 square miles (85.2 km2) and contains two incorporated settlements: Blue Grass and Walcott. According to the USGS, it contains two cemeteries: Kisenmacher and Walcott. References USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) External links US-Counties.com City-Data.com
Municipio de Blue Grass

El municipio de Blue Grass (en inglés: Blue Grass Township) es un municipio ubicado en el condado de Scott en el estado estadounidense de Iowa. En el año 2010 tenía una población de 4006 habitantes y una densidad poblacional de 46,92 personas por km².​ Geografía El municipio de Blue Grass se encuentra ubicado en las coordenadas 41°32′55″N 90°44′41″O. Según la Oficina del Censo de los Estados Unidos, el municipio tiene una superficie total de 85.37 km², de la cual 84,75 km² corresponden a tierra firme y (0,73 %) 0,62 km² es agua.​ Demografía Según el censo de 2010,​ había 4006 personas residiendo en el municipio de Blue Grass. La densidad de población era de 46,92 hab./km². De los 4006 habitantes, el municipio de Blue Grass estaba compuesto por el 96,7 % blancos, el 0,9 % eran afroamericanos, el 0,35 % eran amerindios, el 0,35 % eran asiáticos, el 0,4 % eran de otras razas y el 1,3 % eran de una mezcla de razas. Del total de la población el 1,97 % eran hispanos o latinos de cualquier raza.​ Referencias Enlaces externos Portal:Iowa. Contenido relacionado con Iowa.
Blue Grass Township (Iowa)

Blue Grass Township est un township du comté de Scott en Iowa, aux États-Unis. Références Articles connexes Liste des villes de l'Iowa Liste des townships en Iowa par comté Iowa Source de la traduction (en) Cet article est partiellement ou en totalité issu de l’article de Wikipédia en anglais intitulé « Blue Grass Township, Scott County, Iowa » (voir la liste des auteurs). Portail de l’Iowa
Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge

The Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge, also called Bob the Bridge, is a footbridge across the Missouri River between Omaha, Nebraska and Council Bluffs, Iowa. It opened in 2008, and is named after former Nebraska Senator Bob Kerrey, who secured federal funding for the bridge. History With the replacement of the Ak-Sar-Ben Bridge and other older crossings across the Missouri River, interest in a pedestrian bridge crossing the river from Omaha, Nebraska to Council Bluffs, Iowa came into discussion. The Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge began development in 1998 as a part of the Back to the River steering committee, which involved the cities of Omaha, Council Bluffs, the Iowa Department of Transportation, the Nebraska Department of Roads, and the Papio-Missouri River Natural Resources District. In October 1999, Senator Bob Kerrey created a transportation bill to help give funding to the pedestrian bridge. The bill secured $18 million of federal funding for the bridge in 2000. The bridge was redesigned in 2004 after the lowest bid for the project was $44 million. In May 2006, a final cable-stayed bridge design by Kansas City engineering and architectural firm HNTB was selected for the bridge. The $22 million bid included two 200-foot (61 m) towers and a clearance of 52 feet (16 m) above the river. Groundbreaking for construction of the bridge occurred on October 26, 2006. Both the Council Bluffs and Omaha city councils voted to name the pedestrian bridge for Bob Kerrey ahead of its opening in September 2008. The Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge officially opened on September 28, 2008. Due to safety concerns prompted by the 2011 Missouri River floods, the entrance on the Iowa side was closed on July 2 of that year. It reopened September 3, 2011. In 2015, as a part of a marketing campaign by the Omaha Convention & Visitors Bureau, the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge was given an online persona known as Bob the Bridge. Additionally, Bob the Bridge joined Twitter, and posts videos using the persona. In November 2023, a $7.5 million dollar expansion bridge, named Baby Bob, was announced. Groundwork began shortly after announcement and RiverFront Drive closed for construction. The expansion opened on March 21, 2025. Design The bridge is a 3,000-foot (910 m) cable-stayed footbridge. The bridge is north of the Interstate 480 (I-480) girder bridge and connects the Omaha RiverFront to Tom Hanafan River's Edge Park in the former Dodge Park Playland in Council Bluffs. Gallery See also Trails in Omaha List of crossings of the Missouri River Parks in Omaha References External links Video walking tour of bridge
Boone High School

Boone High School is a public high school located in Boone, Iowa, United States. The school's mascot is the Toreadors, and their colors are red and green. It is part of the Boone Community School District. The district, and therefore the high school attendance boundary, covers almost all of the Boone city limits. Residents of the United Community School District, which covers the remainder of the Boone city limits, Luther, and other areas, may select the Boone district for secondary schooling. Athletics The Toreadors compete in the Raccoon River Conference in the following sports: Fall sports Cross country (boys and girls) Swimming (girls) Volleyball (girls) Football Tennis (girls) Girls' - 2008 Class 2A State Champions Winter sports Basketball (boys and girls) Boys' - 3-time State Champions (1920, 1921, 1931) Wrestling 3-time State Champions (1923, 1924, 1925) Swimming (boys) Spring sports Track and field (boys and girls) Golf (boys and girls) Boys' - 2-time State Champions (1946, 1970) Tennis (boys) Soccer (boys and girls) Baseball 2-time State Champions (1965, 1967) Softball Notable people Alumni Pete Kostelnick, Ultramarathon runner Joyce Lonergan, former Iowa state legislator Chad Rinehart, NFL player Allen C. Winsor, district judge Faculty Bucky O'Connor, former coach and athletic director Bob Vander Plaats, politician, former teacher See also List of high schools in Iowa References External links School profile