Tag Archives: Iowa

Mad as a Hatter?

Posted on March 20, 2014 by vanbraman

Time for some March Madness! Since the NCAA Basketball Tournament has started and this week began with St. Patrick’s Day, I have been thinking of my Irish Heritage. What does my Irish heritage have to do with March madness? One … Continue reading →

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John Brown in Iowa

Posted on March 18, 2014 by vanbraman

I have been reading a historical novel that includes John Brown as a character. I have been learning some new things about John Brown, including that he had a significant presence in Iowa. I have always associated him with Bleeding … Continue reading →

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