Ottumwa Public Library

The Reminisce Society is ready to start out the New Year with a “bang”…or perhaps a “chug-a-chug-a-toot-toot” would be more in order, as our first program of 2011 focuses on railroads in Wapello County. Railroads were central to Ottumwa’s growth and development in the last quarter of the 19th century, and dozens of trains traversed the city on a daily basis. Come and join Ottumwa author and railroader Michael R. Johns as he discusses the history of railroads in southeast Iowa. Mr. Johns has written three books on the railroad industry, and his program promises to be a fascinating one.

Just a note: the Reminisce Society is moving its meeting date from the 3rd Tuesday of the month to the 4th Tuesday to avoid conflicts with other activities in town. Please plan to join us on Tuesday, January 25th at 10:00 a.m. We’ll be looking for you!