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    Capture the Heart of America: Top Agricultural Photo Contest Winners Announced

      WATERLOO, Iowa – Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area (SSNHA) is pleased to announce the winners of the 11th Annual Capture the Heart of America Photo Contest. “Best of… Read the full story »

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    Richardson-Jakway Historic Site

    Located just two miles south of Aurora, this historic pioneer settlement, once known as Muddville, played a vital role in westward movement as well as pioneer settlement during the 1800s…. Read the full story »

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    Silos & Smokestacks Funds Projects Telling America’s Agricultural Story

      WATERLOO, Iowa –Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area (SSNHA) has awarded $50,000 to 10 Heritage Area sites, communities and organizations. Projects funded through the General Grant Program are dedicated… Read the full story »

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    Silos & Smokestacks Honors Those Telling America’s Agricultural Story

    Waterloo, IOWA – Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area (SSNHA) honored the Heritage Area’s finest during its 14th Annual Golden Silo Awards & Barn Party, Friday, Nov. 9, at The… Read the full story »

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    Boots and Bow Ties: 14th Annual Golden Silo Barn Party

      WATERLOO, Iowa – Celebrate agriculture Iowa-style with Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area (SSNHA) at the “Annual Golden Silo Barn Party,” Friday, Nov. 9. Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage… Read the full story »

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    Brucemore

    One of only 29 National Trust Historic Sites in the nation, Brucemore holds an important piece of America’s agricultural story. Located in the heart of Cedar Rapids, the Queen Anne… Read the full story »

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    UNI Museums

    Comprised of the University Museum and Marshall Center School, UNI Museums offers local and global perspectives within its exhibits. Founded in 1892, the University Museum’s collection now includes more than… Read the full story »

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    Photo Contest Captures the Heart of American Agriculture

    Photo Contest Captures the Heart of American Agriculture Waterloo, IOWA – Capture the Heart of America Entries are now being accepted into the 2018 Capture the Heart of America photo… Read the full story »

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    Silos & Smokestacks Announces New Trustees

      WATERLOO, Iowa — Silos and Smokestacks National Heritage Area (SSNHA) is pleased to announce the addition of six new members to the Board of Trustees. They are Steve Firman,… Read the full story »

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    Hartman Reserve Nature Center

    Nestled among shagbark hickories, sugar maples and grandfather oaks, Hartman Reserve Nature Center in Cedar Falls has been welcoming visitors since 1976. Rooted in environmental education and land stewardship, Hartman… Read the full story »

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