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Author Archives: Cheryl Mullenbach/Iowa Stories

Posted inIowa History, IowaWatch

Iowa Girl Goes From Funeral Parlor to Broadway

by Cheryl Mullenbach/Iowa Stories December 26, 2015January 23, 2023 Why you can trust Investigate Midwest

Davenport native Mary Jane Walsh was 18 years old in 1934 and knew what she wanted. She was born to perform, and she wasn’t content to finish college as her family wanted her to do.

Posted inIowa History, IowaWatch

Iowa History Pulsates With Life

by Cheryl Mullenbach/Iowa Stories December 19, 2015January 23, 2023 Why you can trust Investigate Midwest
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Iowa Farmers and Fence Posts

by Cheryl Mullenbach/Iowa Stories December 12, 2015January 23, 2023 Why you can trust Investigate Midwest
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Fire! Fire! Fire!

by Cheryl Mullenbach/Iowa Stories December 5, 2015January 23, 2023 Why you can trust Investigate Midwest
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Camp Hantesa: Oldest Camp in Iowa

by Cheryl Mullenbach/Iowa Stories November 28, 2015January 23, 2023 Why you can trust Investigate Midwest
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The 1938 Maytag Strike

by Cheryl Mullenbach/Iowa Stories November 21, 2015January 23, 2023 Why you can trust Investigate Midwest
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Snake Charmer Charms Man

by Cheryl Mullenbach/Iowa Stories November 14, 2015January 23, 2023 Why you can trust Investigate Midwest
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Rain and Snow Won’t Stop the Mail; But Thieves Will…

by Cheryl Mullenbach/Iowa Stories November 7, 2015January 23, 2023 Why you can trust Investigate Midwest
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No More Alcohol for George

by Cheryl Mullenbach/Iowa Stories October 31, 2015January 23, 2023 Why you can trust Investigate Midwest
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Don’t Mess With Marquette And McGregor

by Cheryl Mullenbach/Iowa Stories October 24, 2015January 23, 2023 Why you can trust Investigate Midwest

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