Buchanan County Genealogical Society

03/27/2026

50 Years Ago in the Independence Bulletin Journal for March 18, 1976:
An ad placed by Lane Insurance celebrating Edna Gilliland's 40th Anniversary with them.

03/26/2026

50 Years Ago in the Independence Conservative for March 16, 1976:
American Cancer Society award presented by Larry Cassaday to Maxine and Jack Holt of the Majestic Tavern in Independence.

03/25/2026

From the Independence Conservative for February 10, 1976: Can you identify this picture?

Photo from Conservative for February 3, 1976, was the iron bridge across the Wapsi at Quasqeton.

03/23/2026

Apologies to our followers! Between bad weather and extraneous demands, I have fallen behind in our postings. Plus in my hurry, I failed to include the picture for the "Can You Identify This Picture?" series. I have posted it here. It may take me a day or two to get caught up, but keep following. There is more to come!

From the Independence Conservative for February 3, 1976:
Can you identify this picture?

03/12/2026

50 Years Ago in the Independence Conservative for March 9, 1976:
1) Independence area Girl Scouts
2) Marty J. Becker enlists in the Air Force

03/10/2026

50 Years Ago in the Independence Conservative for March 9, 1976:
Ralph Kremer to seek reelection

03/10/2026

50 Years Ago in the Independence Conservative from March 9, 1976:
Jaycees provide a new flag for City Hall - pictured are Tom Smith, Dan Bonefas, Allan Vanderhart, Lowell Schultz, Larry Miller and Boby Hayzlett of the Jaycees, and Mayor Blakesley, Bill Ciesielski, and Jack Ronan from the city council.

03/08/2026

Check out this project we are currently collaborating on. Please contact us if you can help in any way.

The Quasqueton Area Historical Society is engaged in a project to memorialize and honor all Civil War Veterans with connections to Quasqueton and will be publishing a book later this

03/05/2026

50 Years Ago in the Independence Conservative for March 2, 1976:
1) Navy Airman Recruit Donald W. Dudley
2) Wayne K. Wright receives an award

03/04/2026

From the Independence Conservative for February 3, 1976:
Can you identify this picture?
Mondays photo was the Fairbank railroad depot.

03/03/2026

50 Years Ago in the Independence Conservative for March 2, 1976:
Local GOP officials with Iowa State Auditor Lloyd Smith - Helen McCullow, Lavonne Solberg, Judy Hess, Betty Cameron, and A.F. (Frank) Craig.

03/02/2026

From the Independence Conservative for January 27, 1976:
Can you identify this picture?
Last Wednesday's photo was the Rowley Presbyterian Church.