Historic Preservation

Calhoun County Historic Preservation Commission is dedicated to promoting the educational, cultural, economic, and general welfare of the public through recognition, enhancement, and perpetuation of sites and districts of historical and cultural significance; to safeguarding those sites and districts; and to fostering pride in the legacy of beauty and achievements of the past.

Purpose of the Calhoun County Historic Preservation Commission:

Promote the educational, cultural, economic, and general welfare of the public through the recognition, enhancement, and perpetuation of sites and districts of historical and cultural significance.
Safeguard the County’s historic, aesthetic, and cultural heritage by preserving sites and districts of historic and cultural significance.
Promote the use of sites and districts of historic and cultural significance as places for the education, pleasure, and welfare of the people of the County.
Protect and enhance the County’s attractions to tourists and visitors.

National Register of Historic Places - Calhoun County

Calhoun County Courthouse - Rockwell City
Centeral School - Lake City
Chicago & Northwestern Office Building/Depot - Lake City
First National Bank - Pomeroy
Holdoegel, Perry C. & Mattie Forrest House - Rockwell City
Lake City Community Memorial Building - Lake City
Lake City Public Library Building (Carnegie) - Lake City
Carnegie Building - Rockwell City
Water Standpipe - Lake City
Marsh Rainbow Arch Bridge - Lake City
Rockwell City Arch Bridge (over unnamed stream) - Rockwell City
Smith Farmhouse aka Smith Homestead Farmhouse - Lake City
Smith, General Cass & Belle House aka Jacobs, John W. & Bertha, House;Smith-Jacobs House;Jacobs House - Lake City
Smith Petter & Mary House - Lake City aka Hopkins House; Otto House - Lake City
Welsh Bridge - Somers

Preservation Commission Members

Riley Bleam, Staff Liaison

Riley Bleam focuses on historic preservation for Calhoun County Economic Development. Bleam is a Calhoun County native and is raising her family on a farm near Manson.

Bleam served as the Executive Director of Calhoun County Economic Development for two years, prior to joining her husband full-time in their farming business. She has also worked in various positions within higher education, including economic development assistant director for Iowa Central Community College.

Bleam holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Buena Vista University and a Master’s in Science from Fort Hays State University.

Lynne Gentry, Chair
Darcy Maulsby, Vice-Chair
Mark Beckman, Secretary
Kim Kopecky
Reggie Kopecky
Gwen Ewing

Blog & News

Browse news and blogs highlighting what is happening with Calhoun County Historic Preservation.

Calhoun County Book Showcases Twin Lakes History

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Gorilla on the Golf Course!

Gorilla on the Golf Course! Calhoun County Artwork Finds a New Home at Twin Lakes Golf Club

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Visit Veterans' Memorials Throughout Calhoun County

The willingness of America’s veterans to sacrifice for our country has earned them our lasting gratitude, especially in Calhoun County.

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Celebrating National Preservation Month: 3 Things You Might Not Know About Central School

In a world that often seems turbulent at best, isn’t it comforting to have touchpoints in life that provide the continuity we need to stay grounded? Historic buildings like Central School do just that, and they are worth celebrating, especially during May, which is National Preservation Month.

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Iowans Preserve Historical Assets with Grants from Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs

From Sioux City to Muscatine, the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs (IDCA) is investing in projects to preserve the state’s historical assets. The department announced today it has awarded $118,626 in grants for 14 historic preservation projects through the IDCA’s State Historic Preservation Office Certified Local Government program.

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