The stories of Louisa County, IA
8 narrated audio stories from across Louisa County — hidden history, true crime, food legends, and local lore from its towns, landmarks, and back roads.
Toolesboro Mounds National Historic Landmark
When Toolesboro Entered the National Story
How an Iowa mound site gained attention during a landmark federal survey.
Toolesboro Mounds National Historic Landmark
Seven Mounds Above the Iowa River
Ancient burial mounds reveal Louisa County’s deep place in Hopewell history.
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How Wapello Won the Courthouse
A frontier county-seat fight with consequences that still shape Louisa County.
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Before Iowa, There Was Louisa County
A county took shape before the state around it did.
Toolesboro Mound Group
What the Ground Still Keeps at Toolesboro
A remnant landscape that reveals both loss and endurance.
Port Louisa National Wildlife Refuge
Where the River Makes Room for Birds
A floodplain refuge became a crucial pause point on the Mississippi Flyway.
Port Louisa National Wildlife Refuge
Where the Flyway Comes to Ground
A migration story told at the meeting of river, habitat, and human attention.
Toolesboro Mound Group
Where Iowa’s Ancient Mounds Still Hold the Ridge
A blufftop mound group reveals why Louisa County matters in Iowa archaeology.
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