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Queen Dunkerton Grinnell Educational Village

Explore the Chicago Great Western Depot, both the Bennington and Barclay one room schoolhouses and small Chapel.  Plans include an amphitheater for educational programs.

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Preserving the Past

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Preserving the Past

The Dunkerton Historical & Tourism Association preserves local culture and promotes the community.  This will enable present and future generations to learn about and maintain our unique heritage

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Preserving the Past

Preserving the Past

James Dunkerton offered the railroad company the right of way across his Iowa farm.  The railroad would be required to pay for the land unless they built a depot on the land and named it Dunkerton.  His offer was accepted, grading began in August and was completed on December 1, 1886.   

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Donations/memberships of $250 or more receive a leaf on the donor tree.  Charter members are noted with acorns on their leaves. 


The donation tree and background were crafted by Dennis Magee.  The trunk is from walnut collected by Raleigh Magee, the brown boards from Max Stender's barn and the red boards were salvaged after the 2008 tornado destroyed Tom Magee's barn. 


Ross Jones creates and installs the leaves for the tree.


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Upcoming Events

April 18

Dodie Lanigan Etringer Story

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Dunkerton Public Library

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April 18

Dodie Lanigan Etringer Story

Dodie tells the story of her past:  From her immigration from Italy in the early 1960's, her time as a nanny and the streets of her hometown...

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11 am

Dunkerton Public Library

April 18

Collection time: Bring your items or photos with Dunkerton history

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Dunkerton Library

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April 18

Collection time: Bring your items or photos with Dunkerton history

Together we can preserve our heritage.  Items can be scanned, photographed and returned to you.   

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Dunkerton Library

June 13

Bob Jefferson's 98th Birthday

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Dunkerton Library

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June 13

Bob Jefferson's 98th Birthday

Help us celebrate one of the founding members of the DHTA.  Bob continues to volunteer as a docent and  is a tremendous asset to our organiz...

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Dunkerton Historical & Tourism Association

203 E. Tower Street - P. O. Box 215, Dunkerton, IA 50626

319-822-4610 DunkertonHistory@gmail.com

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Golf Tournament

    July 25, 2026 at the Pheasant Ridge Golf Course 

 
  Golf, lunch, silent auction (with online bidding so everyone can be involved) and a 50/50 raffle
 

Donations are also being requested for silent auction items - gift cards, sports tickets, memorabilia, vintage items or a fun experience.
 

Sponsorship and player sign ups are available at www.givebutter.com/dhta.  We know it's really early to name your players, but signing up now holds your spot and insures you don't miss out!   Contact LuAnn at 214-808-2168 or at DunkertonHistory@gmail.com with questions, comments or auction donations.  

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