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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 Large and Small Projects… Read the full story »

    Topics: Press Releases

    Vote For Your Favorite Ag Photo

      WATERLOO, Iowa  – Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area (SSNHA) is asking for the public’s help in determining the top agricultural photos in the 2022 Capture the Heart of… Read the full story »

    Topics: Press Releases

    Silos & Smokestacks online auction opens Nov. 7

    Waterloo, IOWA – Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area (SSNHA) will launch its Online Silent Auction on Monday, Nov. 7 at 6 a.m. The SSNHA auction is a perfect way… Read the full story »

    Topics: Newsletter

    Capture the Heart of America Photo Contest: Deadline Approaching!

      WATERLOO, Iowa — The deadline for the 2022 Capture the Heart of America Photo Contest is fast approaching. Contest entries are due by Oct. 31, 2022. Photos submitted in the contest… Read the full story »

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    Capture the Heart of America Photo Contest: New Category For 2022

    Waterloo, IOWA – From day-to-day life on the family farm to the ever-changing industry, agriculture has proven to be one of America’s most compelling stories. There is no better way… Read the full story »

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    Ackley Heritage Center

    Established in 1987, the Ackley Heritage Center has a long history of preserving the story of Ackley for future generations. The organization has three sites – the Depot Museum, the… Read the full story »

    Topics: Spotlight Site

    Floyd County Museum named 2022 People’s Choice Site of the Year

        Charles City, Iowa – The Floyd County Historical Society Museum has been named the Silos & Smokestacks 2022 “People’s Choice Site of the Year.” The George Maier Rural… 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 Partner Site Annual Training Awards Luncheon, on April 5 in the Waterloo… Read the full story »

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    Vote for Silos & Smokestacks “People’s Choice Site of the Year”

      WATERLOO, Iowa – Each year, Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area (SSNHA) celebrates the best in heritage development by presenting the “People’s Choice Site of the Year”. Voted on… Read the full story »

    Topics: Press Releases

    Floyd County Museum

    In 2021, the Floyd County Museum had a big year. It included a new education program for kindergarten through 12th grade students, hosted Heritage Fest for hundreds of people, had… Read the full story »

    Topics: Spotlight Site