Category Archives: History

        Hola and happy Cinco de Mayo!  145 years ago, the French visited Mexico to collect Mexican debts, but very soon outwore their welcome.  Under the rule of Emperor Napoleon III, the French militia set out to conquer the country … Continue reading →

It is very hard to hear. Sorry!! 

My US History classes put on Treaty of Versailles(WWI Peace treaty) plays this January and I thought I would share them with everyone. Here is 4th hours. Posted by HCHS News Editor Mr. Bruns

On Friday, April 13th, HCHS had the honor to have Pearl Harbor survivor Bob Zimmerman, talk to Mr. Bruns’ and Mr. Vis’ history students about his experience at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. I want to personally thank Mr. … Continue reading →

Early existence shows that trappers and hunters made frequent stops into Shelby County before Iowa was even a state in 1846. Two men know as Bowman and Berry, members of Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, came … Continue reading →