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    Forest Grove School No. 5 Receives Heritage Area Site Designation

      Forest Grove School No. 5 has received official designation as a Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area (SSNHA) Site.   Ranging from dairy farms and museums to vineyards and… Read the full story »

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    Moe Cason to Headline Iowa Eats Food & Drink Festival

    WATEROO, Iowa – Iowa’s own Barbecue Pitmaster Moe Cason will headline the Iowa Eats Food & Drink Festival on April 1 at Waterloo Convention Center. Featuring all Iowa food, beverages,… Read the full story »

    Topics: General

    Silos & Smokestacks brings new food festival to downtown Waterloo

    Waterloo, IOWA – Silos & Smokestacks is bringing a brand new event to Waterloo the first Saturday in April, the Iowa Eats Food & Drink Festival. Featuring all Iowa food,… Read the full story »

    Topics: Press Releases

    Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area reauthorized for 15 years

      Waterloo, IOWA – Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area (SSNHA) has been reauthorized by congress for another 15 years.   “We are thrilled with the passing of this legislation…. Read the full story »

    Topics: Press Releases

    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 »

    Topics: Press Releases

    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 »

    Topics: Press Releases

    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