Iowa Living Magazines

In Bondurant Living

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Way Back When

A look at some of Bondurant's history
By Patti Stockdale

More than 150 years ago, Alexander Bondurant headed west from Illinois to seek his fortune and start a new life on the prairie in Polk County, Iowa. Today, the City...

In Beaverdale Living

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The History and Evolution of the Franklin Avenue Public Library
By Melissa Walker

From its beginnings in a quaint building along Beaver Avenue to the eco-friendly remodel at a different site, the west-side library that serves the Beaverdale neighborhood has always had a...

In Waukee Living

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The History and Evolution of the Waukee Public Library
By Ashley Rullestad

For any bibliophile, the library is the best place to stock up on all your reading favorites. In any community, the library can also be a hub of activity —...

In Boone Living

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The History and Evolution of the Ericson Public Library
By Lori Berglund

If one is looking to create a gift that truly keeps on giving, perhaps there is no better place to start than a public library. Andrew Carnegie must have felt...

In Altoona Living

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The History and Evolution of the Altoona Public Library
By Dawn Sagario Pauls

In 1971, a small bungalow filled with mostly donated books became Altoona’s first public library. Some 44 years later, the Altoona Public Library continues to be an invaluable resource for...

In Pleasant Hill Living

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The History and Evolution of the Pleasant Hill Library
By Marci Clark

In June of 1981 a committee led by then-mayor Lawrence Hopper met to discuss creating library services for the town. Until that date, residents had been using services out of...