The Dutch Raid on Calliope-Iowa

The Dutch Raid on the former county seat of Sioux County Iowa (Calliope - Iowa) is one that fits similar narratives across the country (battles for county seats) but this one takes an interesting twist - when the wooden-shoed Dutch came rolling into Calliope, to take the courthouse records by force.

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Midwest Ghost Town

Midwest Ghost Town is about exploring the history of abandoned towns and places in the Midwest and around the world- most importantly - we are here to tell the story of these places and the people who lived there.

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Dan and Tami Cline

Welcome! – Meet Dan and Tami Cline – the influencers behind both Midwest Small Town AND Midwest Ghost Town. They have a passion for shining a light on small town U.S.A. – on where to Go, Stay, and Play, while sharing the stories of those who live there- through blogs, videos, and podcasts. – Dan has a passion for all things history and hosts a side channel and podcast (Midwest Ghost Town) where he dives deep into heritage tourism. Tami – loves family travel, rural adventure – and the local food scene! But one thing is for sure – they BOTH love the small towns --and most importantly - the invaluable stories that weave themselves in between.

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