Jack Cameron "Steve "Sherman who grew up in Grinnell Iowa on a farm. He has written many books. One that is near and dear to Iowa City. "Beer Money"
"Beer Money" talks about Iowa City Beer Riots of 1884 that is being produced as a motion picture. "Beer Money" can be purchased at John's Grocery. John Grocery currently has the caves below where the one of the Brewery's existed.
There were many breweries in Iowa City run by the immigrants from Italy, Czech Republic, England,
This was also the time where P.T. Barnum and Baily Circus came to town. The Circus had jumbo the Elephant.
There were city officials that were hung.
To learn more, go to: www.S.C.Sherman.com.
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President Theresa called the meeting to order at 7:05 am. RLI will be in Boone on April 13 from 8:30 to 3:30. Open Heartland Workday Saturday, April 27, 2024 10 am to 2 pm. We will be preparing Welcome Baskets. NAMI we are waiting on a proposal for one copier for $5,000. Can Sorting be Saturday April 6, 2024. Set up at 8:30 am. Sorting at 9:00 am.
Meeting adjourned at 8:00 a.m