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Discover 1920's Iowa History 

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Based on the True Story of My Mom's Life in Iowa

The Gripping Novel Based on the True Story

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Iowa state historian Leo Landis discusses Iowa life in the pre-Great Depression era.  Packed with fascinating historical details, our conversation explores the hardships of daily living that past generations faced, especially the challenges of young widowed mothers with small children like my Iowa family in Where Courage Began

Visit the small town of Woodward, Iowa TODAY! 

SMALL TOWN
of WOODWARD

Where Courage Began unfolds in Woodward, Iowa a hundred years ago...

With its small town charm, Woodward is still a great place
to raise a family today. 

Author G.L. Gooding says thanks to Woodward, Iowa for support of his new series.

Woodward, Iowa is the small community with a big heart.

COMMUNITY
CELEBRATION

Where Courage Began takes place in
Woodward, Iowa in 1921...

These days, the Woodward
Friends and Neighbors Day
brings today's community together to  keep old traditions alive.

Join the fun at the annual Woodward Friends and Family Day in Woodward, Iowa.

Host of  Write About Here kicks off the fun with a silly golf cart race in Woodward, Iowa.

BEAUTIFUL 
IOWA

Where Courage Began is a story of resilience set in Iowa in the years leading up to the
Great Depression.

Visit the history-filled Iowa communities and discover the beauty of the state. 

Discover the scenic bike trail between Des Moines and Woodward, Iowa.

Step back in time to see vintage toys and tools in Woodward, Iowa.

Discover Real Courage and Resilience   

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