Tag Archives: Iowa

Old Wapello County Roots

Posted on March 5, 2020 by vanbraman

Many of my friends know that I spent my early years in Ottumwa, Iowa which is the county seat of Wapello County. Wapello County was created in February 1843 and was named for Wapella or Chief Wapello who was a … Continue reading →

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Iowa Elections

Posted on February 3, 2020 by vanbraman

Tonight marks the beginning of the election season with the caucuses in Iowa. This made my mind wander to the Iowa elections that my father participated in when I was young. Years ago my father was a member of the … Continue reading →

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