The Miller Report

Category: History & Culture

  • Controversy Engulfs Keokuk as Historic Turbine Finds Controversial Home in Estes Park

    Earlier this year, I wrote an article about the highly debated placement of Keokuk’s 100-year-old hydroelectric turbine. Now, much to the dismay of its citizens, the turbine has been installed in Estes Park on the corner of 5th and Main. Keokuk residents are in an angry uproar over this decision, expressing their disappointment and questioning…

  • The Curious Case of Iowa’s Bizarre State Symbols

    Iowa’s Bizarre State Symbols Iowa might have some of the most unusual state symbols in the United States. From the state rock to the state muffin, Iowa’s state symbols are a hodgepodge of weird, odd, and peculiar items. Let’s take a closer look at what makes Iowa’s state symbols so unique. 1. State Rock: Iowa…