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    Bus Grants Available to Connect Northeast Iowa Students with Agricultural Heritage

    Northeast Iowa – Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area (SSNHA) is pleased to announce that $10,000 is available through the SSNHA Bus Grant Program to help schools in Northeast Iowa… Read the full story »

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    Silos & Smokestacks Offers Workshop on Interpretative Planning

    Northeast Iowa – Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area (SSNHA) will be hosting the free workshop “Sowing Stories, Reaping Meaning: Developing an Interpretive Strategy for Your Site.” To help allow… Read the full story »

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    George Maier Rural Heritage Center of Clayton County

    Located in the scenic city of Elkader, the George Maier Rural Heritage Center is a tribute to one man’s dream of chronicling Midwestern rural life combined with an undying interest… Read the full story »

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    Volume 12 Issue 2

    In This Issue… Camp Makes Learning Fun! SSNHA Announces New Trustees Explore & Discover a New Story! Partnership Profile: George Maier Rural Heritage Center Good Luck, Kaylena! Photo Contest Expands… Read the full story »

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    Silos & Smokestacks Awards Grants to Preserve America’s Agricultural Story

    Northeast Iowa–Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area (SSNHA) has awarded $59,147 to 12 Northeast Iowa sites, communities and organizations to help them tell their own unique part of the American… Read the full story »

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    Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area Hosts Summer Day Camps

    Northeast Iowa – This summer, Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area (SSNHA) is partnering with Hartman Reserve Nature Center to offer day camps for children in grades 4-7. Throughout the… Read the full story »

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    Silos & Smokestacks Honors Best in Agricultural Heritage Preservation

    Northeast Iowa – Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area (SSNHA) honored the best in heritage development during their annual Golden Silo Awards Luncheon, Wednesday, April 4, 2012. Regional partners gathered… Read the full story »

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    Silos & Smokestacks Announces People’s Choice “Site of the Year” Finalists

    Northeast Iowa – Each year, Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area (SSNHA) celebrates the best in heritage development by presenting Golden Silo Awards to individuals and organizations whose contributions demonstrate… Read the full story »

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    Hawkeye Buffalo Ranch

    Designated as a SSNHA Partner Site in 2004, Hawkeye Buffalo Ranch offers visitors the rare experience of interacting with these gentle giants that once roamed throughout the Midwest. This 500… Read the full story »

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    Silos & Smokestacks Funds Internships for Agricultural Heritage Preservation Projects

    Northeast Iowa – Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area (SSNHA) has awarded $9,608 in grants though the 2012 Intern Grant Program; helping five SSNHA Partner Sites hire college interns this… Read the full story »

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