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Calhoun County, Images of America

View the history of small-town, rural Iowa through the eyes of those who lived it. Images of America: Calhoun County showcases this unique heritage through remarkable glimpses into the past and intriguing stories that bring these images to life. Discover the region's pioneer heritage, the birth of the railroad and prairie towns, and the growth of some of most productive farms in the world. Calhoun County claims two nationally acclaimed authors as native sons, welcomed Babe Ruth in 1940 (but not on the baseball field), and was the target of a bank robbery by Bonnie and Clyde in the 1930s. Calhoun County offers a well-researched pictorial journey designed for native Iowans, transplanted Iowans, and those curious about the evolution of small towns and farms in the Midwest.

Darcy Dougherty Maulsby

Darcy Dougherty Maulsby's ancestors came to Calhoun County in 1889, settling in Elm Grove Township. Five generations of Maulsby's family, including Dougherty Maulsby and her brother, have carried on a heritage of farming, caring for the land, and supporting the local community. Along with running her marketing and communications company, she serves on the board of various Iowa agriculture groups, the Lake City Public Library, and Central School Preservation.

Arcadia Publishing