History Center to host program about Lincoln Highway

NORTH ENGLISH — The English Valleys History Center has received funding from Humanities Iowa, a private, nonprofit organization, to host a presentation called “The Lincoln Highway in Iowa — A History” by Darcy (Dougherty) Maulsby.

Maulsby will speak at the English Valleys History Center Sunday, July 14 at 2 p.m.

A cultural resource for Iowans since 1971, Humanities Iowa offers many cultural and historical programs and grants to Iowa’s communities.

If you enjoy true stories well told, you have a lot in common with Darcy Maulsby. As Iowa’s Storyteller, Darcy believes anyone who eats has a connection to the things she’s most passionate about, including Iowa tourism, food, farming and history.

As a fifth-generation farmer, business owner, author, marketing specialist, historian and speaker, Darcy earned her journalism/communications degree and master’s of business administration degree (with a marketing emphasis) from Iowa State University.

After working for the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation and AgWeb.com, she became an entrepreneur, opened her own business, and has run her own marketing and communications company, Darcy Maulsby & Co., full time since 2002.

For Darcy, nothing says freedom like the great American road trip, especially when you cruise the historic Lincoln Highway in Iowa. Better known today as Highway 30, the Lincoln Highway revolutionized Iowa and America when the historic route was developed more than a century ago.

The development of the Lincoln Highway and its legacy today reflects a tremendous story of American innovation, community spirit, freedom, and an unshakable belief in a brighter future.

The Lincoln Highway became the first coast-to-coast highway in 1913, connecting New York City to San Francisco. It passed right through Iowa, from Clinton to Council Bluffs. As much as 85% of the original highway is still drivable in Iowa, according to the Lincoln Highway Association.

The English Valleys History Center is located at 108 N. Main, North English, Iowa. Admission is free. Donations are accepted.