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Linda is a native Iowan and remains in Iowa by choice. When the family moved to her current location, she began researching her genealogy. She was shocked to discover she was descended from the founder of the town. Ten years ago she joined with others to start a Historical Society and was elected president. She began researching parts of the town's history, and wrote about it. A publisher approached her, and seven years later, The Iowan Books has published ten of her books. She loves discovering Iowa history that younger people don't know about. She has been shocked by how many people have told her they did not know that Iowa had prohibition. That is what keeps her writing. ...more

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Linda Betsinger McCann I have just finished The CCC in Northeast Iowa. I am now working on the CCC in Southeast Iowa. Again, I realized that young people know nothing about …moreI have just finished The CCC in Northeast Iowa. I am now working on the CCC in Southeast Iowa. Again, I realized that young people know nothing about how much the Civilian Conservation Corps assisted young men, and also US! Specifically, in Iowa, how our state parks were built by these young men and we use them now. I'm learning so much from this. Again, I'm finding men who were in the CCC and love telling their stories!(less)
Linda Betsinger McCann My most recent book was Prohibition in Eastern Iowa. I realized, after having an activity director what was Prohibition, that the young people only kn…moreMy most recent book was Prohibition in Eastern Iowa. I realized, after having an activity director what was Prohibition, that the young people only know about Al Capone and the Untouchables. I wanted to tell what happened in Iowa. I was lucky to be able to speak with the children of moonshiners and bootleggers.(less)
Average rating: 3.65 · 81 ratings · 16 reviews · 14 distinct worksSimilar authors
Prohibition in Eastern Iowa

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Prisoners of War in Iowa

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Lost Black Hawk County

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Lost Butler County:: Vanish...

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The Civilian Conservation C...

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Rosie the Riveters of Iowa

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The Cedar Valley Road

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Lost Bremer County

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Lost Linn County

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Lost Chickasaw County

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