Sioux Rapids Historical Society

05/14/2026

MEMORIAL DAY PROGRAM!!!
Monday, May 25, 1:30 p.m.
Should be a good one!!!

01/29/2026

Community State Bank found a box of photos while cleaning out the building. Does anyone know who these people are???

11/12/2025

'Small Town Big Stories' will conclude this Sunday Nov. 16, 1:30 p.m. with the last of three programs will be presented!! Hope everyone can come!!!

11/05/2025

Thanks to all that came to the first program of Dick Gilmore's Small Town, Big Stories event at the Sioux Theatre. Dick will continue his walk through Sioux Rapids History on this Sunday, Nov. 9, 1:30 p.m. during his second program. Last Sunday's program left everyone wanting more, this week will feature the stories of trains!! And you will find out how the elephant got out of the mill pond!!! Free will donation, concessions open.

10/19/2025

STORIES and more STORIES!!!
'A Small Town with Big Stories' begin Sunday, Nov. 2, at 1:30, with continuing programs on old Sioux Rapids on Nov. 9 and Nov. 16. Each program will cover different subjects. FOR instance, the Nov. 2 program will feature stories and photos of the early days, agriculture, old roads and bridges. Week 2, Nov. 9, Slider will tell stories about the old mills, gas stations, trains, churches, cemeteries and schools. As well as businessmen!!
Week 3, Nov. 16, Gilmore will speak about various businesses, old cars and dealerships, the brick factories, lumber yards, banks stables, blacksmith shops, hotels and old houses!!!
The photos are incredible and the stories are plentiful!!! We hope everyone will be able to attend. Each program begins at 1:30!!
A free will offering will be taken with proceeds going to help offset the cost of the flood damage.
See you there!!

09/24/2025

08/03/2025

Thanks to everyone who supported us during this years Tall Corn Days!!! One of Sioux Rapids own alumni wanted to be part of the Civil War Reenactment!!! Thanks so much Jimmy Truesdell, hope you had lots of fun!!!!

07/14/2025

On Saturday, July 26, we are hosting a Pie and Ice Cream social. Lots of flavors to pick from, noon to 4 p.m. at the Museum!!!

07/13/2025

The Civil War Reenactment schedule for Saturday July 26!
The soldiers will be in the Parade
11:30-4 p.m. - Displays open at the City Park
11:30 a.m. - cannon demo
12:30 - infantry deill/demo
1:30 - rifle demo
2:30 - skirmish, town shoot-em-up
3:30 - cannon demo/medical/musket shooting

Participation is welcome by adults and children as well!!!
Bring your lawn chair and enjoy the afternoon!

04/13/2025

The Sioux Rapids Historical group decided at the last meeting to take on the Lone Tree Cemetery directory project. This will involve some research in the cemetery, as well as raising money to fund the project. If interested in donating, you can send the donation to Box 21, Sioux Rapids IA 50585, or you can volunteer to assist in the cemetery. There is lots of history in our cemetery, dating back to Civil War veterans.

04/04/2025

Our project is finally finished!! We applied for and received a grant last apring to put electricity and air conditioning in our Memorial Building. Then we topped it off woth a sign, giving thanks to the. Buena Vista County Community Foundation for their grant to make this all possible.