The Dutch Raid on Calliope-Iowa

The Dutch Raid on the former county seat of Sioux County Iowa (Calliope - Iowa) is one that fits similar narratives across the country (battles for county seats) but this one takes an interesting twist - when the wooden-shoed Dutch came rolling into Calliope, to take the courthouse records by force.

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Midwest Ghost Town

Midwest Ghost Town is about exploring the history of abandoned towns and places in the Midwest and around the world- most importantly - we are here to tell the story of these places and the people who lived there.

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Dan Cline

Welcome! – Meet Dan Cline – influencer, writer and personality behind both Midwest Ghost Town AND Once Upon An Oddity. Dan has a passion for telling stories - especially around history or any strange or bizarre things!– He loves to dive deep and uncover things forgotten and most importantly - discovering the invaluable stories that weave themselves in between.