Derecho Archives - Mount Vernon Historic Preservation Commission

Tommy Rhomberg

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Tommy Rhomberg has always been an inventor. So, it was no surprise that he turned … Read more …

Tommy Rhomberg Shipping Round Two

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Tommy Rhomberg Shipping Round Two of his derecho bats. Photo by Amanda Rhomberg

Tommy Rhomberg using his woodworking lathe

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Tommy Rhomberg using his woodworking lathe to carve a derecho bat. Photo by Amanda Rhomberg.

Tommy Rhomberg Shipping Round One

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Tommy Rhomberg Shipping Round One of his derecho bats. Photo donated by Amanda Rhomberg.

Tommy Rhomberg with Derecho Bat

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Tommy Rhomberg with derecho bat. Photo donated by Amanda Rhomberg.

313 Second Avenue SW

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M&K removing branches after Derecho.

800 College Blvd SW

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Derecho hit on August 10, 2020 with 140 mile per hour winds.

Derecho 2020

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Many homes were without power for seven days. Makeshift clothes lines were erected in backyards.

Derecho 2020

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M&K removing tree branches at intersection of Second Avenue SW and Fourth Street SW.

Derecho 2020

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Intersection of Second Avenue SW and Fourth Street SW

Derecho 2020-Quarry

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The 140 mile per hour winds uprooted several trees at the quarry.

Derecho 2020-Quarry

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The 140 mile per hour winds uprooted several trees at the quarry.

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Mount Vernon Historic Preservation Commission

Mount Vernon Historic Preservation Commission

Mount Vernon Historic Preservation Commission

2 weeks ago

UPDATE: The memorial service for Leah will be Sat Sept. 24 at 11AM at Stewart Baxter Funeral and Memorial Services in Mount Vernon.The Mount Vernon Historic Preservation Commission is very sorry to announce the passing on Sept. 6 of our longtime Chair and beloved colleague Leah Rogers. Leah received a Bachelor's Degree in Anthropology from the University of Missouri and a Master's Degree in Anthropology from Michigan State University. Leah and her husband Clark Rogers worked on archaeology projects in 6 states and all over the state of Iowa. The Rogers moved to Mount Vernon in 1992, and Leah began service on the MVHPC shortly after that. In her work with her firm, Tallgrass Archaeology, and in previous assignments Leah completed over 70 nominations of various properties and sites to the National Register of Historic Places. She served as Chair of the Association of Iowa Archaeologists. Tallgrass Archaeology has been purchased by a longtime colleague of Leah's who now also provides a home for Leah's constant companion Buddy. We will miss you Leah! ... See MoreSee Less

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Mount Vernon Historic Preservation Commission

1 month ago

It's almost back-to-school time, so we thought we'd share this picture of Mount Vernon High School from 1927. The many windows were characteristic of the prairie-style architecture so popular at the time. The building now houses several shops, and even hosts our local farmers' market. ... See MoreSee Less

Mount Vernon High School

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Among the historic resources found in Mount Vernon is the 1927 High School Building. This building holds not only memories for citizens who may have attended school there, but also it offers a treasur...

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Mount Vernon Historic Preservation Commission

2 months ago

Happy Monday, everybody! Today we'd like to share with you a postcard from 1914. Pictured is Palisades-Kepler State Park--you can see there are several men and a woman getting ready for (or just departing from) a trip down the Cedar River. The postcard is addressed to Mr. James Nixon of Waynetown, Indiana. ... See MoreSee Less

Postcard of Cedar River at Palisades Kepler State Park @1914

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Postcard of Cedar River at Palisades Kepler State Park @1914

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