Iowa Society, Sons of the American Revolution

Please read the following email from Bill Whitaker. What can YOU do to help? Fort Madison in danger, assistance needed. The Fort Madison site (1808-1813) is arguably the most significant historic site in Iowa. It was the first U.S. Military post on the Upper Mississippi, the site of the only War of 1812 battle west of the Mississippi, the location of Black Hawk's first military action against the U.S., and the site of the first military cemetery in the Upper Midwest. Excavations in 1965 demonstrated that the fort is well preserved under parking lots in the city of Fort Madison, and it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Despite its obvious national significance, the Fort Madison site is now in danger; the owners of the parking lots are considering developing the site or selling it to other developers. There is no legal way to force a landowner to preserve an important site. Attempts to purchase the site by the Archaeological Conservancy have stalled and thus far attempts to get the Fort Madison City Council involved are not taking root. Our next strategy is to get as much public support as possible for preservation of Fort Madison. If [...]

Today is THE day folks, will you help shape America? Voting is something that not everyone in the world is even ALLOWED to do. This Iraqi woman shows how overjoyed she is to vote (likely for the first time in her LIFE). Iraqis were told it would be safest for them if they hid their finger after casting their vote as the purple die is blatantly obvious and could ultimately get them tortured or killed, women most especially. Time and time again they proudly held up their hands as if to say to all of Iraq, the middle east and to the world “I VOTED”. Will you throw away your POWER and RIGHT to vote? Scott Rowley IASSAR Webmaster Chapter [...]

Compatriots, Now is our chance to see some soldiers off for their SECOND deployment overseas! Lets get out there and show our support! There is a wide range of cities were ceremonies are being held so we should be able to have alot of people be able to attend a local event. Ceremonies will be held in five Iowa cities (Aubudon, Iowa City, Mason City, Perry and Marshalltown) on October 30th for about 310 members of the Iowa Army National Guard who are being deployed to Iraq. The soldiers are with the 1133rd and 1168th Transportation Companies. Both served in Iraq in 2003 and 2004. These soldiers will report to Fort Bliss, Texas, for additional training before being sent overseas. Ceremonies include: • Iowa City – Detachment 1, 1133rd Transportation Company (approximately 25 soldiers); sendoff at 4:30 p.m., Regina High School gymnasium, 2150 Rochester Ave. • Aububon – Detachment 2, 1168th Transportation Company (approximately 65 soldiers); sendoff at 4 p.m., Audubon High School gymnasium, 800 3rd Ave. • Mason City – 1133rd Transportation Company (approximately 115 soldiers); sendoff at 6 p.m., Mason City High School gymnasium, 1700 4th St. SE. • Perry – 1168th Transportation Company (approximately 65 soldiers); sendoff [...]