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Vol. 4, Issue #3 (May/June, 2012) has been printed and was mailed to subscribers on April 24th. All subscriptions received after April 24th will begin with the July/August, 2012, issue. If you subscribe today but want your subscription to begin with the May/June issue, that is possible for an additional $2 to cover first-class mailing of that particular issue. If you subscribe online, using Paypal, on our subscription page, choose the 1 or 2-year subscription in the drop down menu choices that include the additional $2 shipping charge. If you subscribe by mail, please include the $2. IOWA HISTORY JOURNAL is available on newsstands/gift areas in all HYVEEs, DRUGTOWNs, and CASEY’S GENERAL STORES throughout the state of Iowa. The May/June issue should be at all Iowa Casey’s General Stores by May 3rd….in HyVees and Drugtowns on their magazine racks by May 9th. For information on obtaining back issues, please see our subscription page.
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		Volume 4, Issue No. 3, May/June 2012 When the USS Titanic sank in the frigid waters of the Atlantic Ocean on April 15, 1912, it was front page news all over the world. Over 1500 people perished on the ship and among the casualties – and survivors – were several Iowans. A century later, the Titanic legacy lives on. At the Brucemore Estate in Cedar Rapids visitors can see an extensive exhibit which tells the story of the Titanic and its many Iowa connections. Readers will also be treated to feature stories on many other fascinating persons and moments in Iowa history – ranging from the impact of philanthropist Andrew Carnegie on over 100 Iowa libraries to memorable moments by Iowans who played in the major leagues. Also included in this issue: Henry A. Wallace is not only one of the most important figures in all of agricultural history, he was also one heartbeat away from being president of the United States. USS Iowa battleship has finally found a permanent home and will open as a museum later this summer. EMC has been a huge player in the world of insurance for over 100 years and is an Iowa landmark and institution. Music of all kinds has been featured at the legendary Val Air Ballroom in Des Moines for many decades, attracting some of the biggest names in the music industry. Columns by our regulars – Arvid Huisman, John McNeer and Mike Chapman ...and much more! Contents 3 – Publisher’s Perspective: Brooklyn & Keokuk have John Wayne connections by Mike Chapman 4 – Wallace was one heartbeat away from the U.S. presidency by Jerry Harrington 8 – Unsinkable Memories: Iowa has many ties to Titanic tragedy by Jessica Lowe 11 – Iowa Country Roads: Opa and his horses: Lessons that endure by Arvid Huisman 12 – Diamond Gems: Iowans made “major” impacts in baseball by Don Doxsie 16 – USS Iowa is almost home by Jeff Lamberti 19 – We’ve been “Counting on EMC” for 100 years now by Pete Hussmann 21 – Andrew Carnegie gave libraries big boost in Iowa by Jen Kuenstling 23 – The Way We Were: Planting gardens is a key part of our heritage by John McNeer 25 – The Music Plays On: Val Air Ballroom still a very popular spot by Michael Swanger 28 – What’s In a Name: Osage: City of Maples has much to offer 29 – Book Review: The Depression Dilemmas of Rural Iowa 1929-1933 by Jeff Stein 31 – Iowa History Quiz 36 – Letters to the Editor

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