New “Lincoln Highway Heritage Byway” signs have now been installed all along the Lincoln Highway in Iowa.
- Lincoln Highway history gets a lift, David DeWitte, The Gazette (Cedar Rapids, Iowa), September 2, 2011
Illinois Lincoln Highway murals receive national awards
The Illinois Lincoln Highway National Scenic Byway received a 2011 Scenic Byway Award for its “Interpretive Gazebos and Murals†project at the National Scenic Byways 2011 Conference in Minneapolis.
- Lincoln Highway murals draw national honors, The Beacon News (Aurora, Ill.), September 2, 2011
From the Netherlands to the Lincoln Highway
Harold de Bock, who lives in the Netherlands, is starting a trip riding a motorcycle across the Lincoln Highway from Indiana to Wyoming.
- From Netherlands to tour the Lincoln Highway, Brian Butko, Lincoln Highway News, August 30, 2011
Iowa Lincoln Highway Motor Tour stops in Youngville
Vinton Today has written about the Iowa Lincoln Highway Motor Tour’s stop in Youngville. The uncredited music accompanying the slideshow at the bottom of the article is “Goin’ all the Way On the Lincoln Highway” by Buddy Nutt (thanks to Brian Butko).
- Traveling down the Lincoln Highway — Annual Tour stops at Youngville, Vinton (Iowa) Today, August 30, 2011
Le Grand, IA celebrates Pioneer Days
Le Grand, Iowa celebrated its 12th Annual Pioneer Days festival, including the arrival of the Lincoln Highway Tour of classic cars.
- Le Grand lives it up for Pioneer Days, Andrew Potter, Times-Republican (Marshalltown, Iowa), August 28, 2011
Old Cedar Rapids, IA factory remembered before demolition
The old Allis-Chambers factory, along the Lincoln Highway in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, was remembered in an open house before being demolished for a new production facility.
- Allis-Chalmers factory to be remembered before demolition, David DeWitte, The Gazette (Cedar Rapids, Iowa), August 30, 2011
1895 one-lane bridge in PA threatened
An oil and gas exploration company plans to demolish a one-lane bridge on Smith Ferry Road, part of the Lincoln Highway, in Ohioville, Pennsylvania. The borough’s mayor and historical society hope it can be saved.
Mayor, historical society concerned about bridge, Katie Schwendeman, The Review (East Liverpool, Ohio), September 2, 2011
Admiral Byrd’s Snow Cruiser and the Lincoln Highway
The Delphos Canal Commission has updated its display of the Lincoln Highway in its museum. As part of the update, it has added a model of Admiral Richard Byrd’s Snow Cruiser, which traveled the Lincoln Highway on its way to Antarctica.
- Admiral Byrd’s Snow Cruiser and the Lincoln Highway, Linda Baker, Delphos Canal Commission (Delphos, Ohio), August 30, 2011
TV show to feature Franklin County, PA
The TV show “Insights with Terry Bradshaw” will air an episode featuring Franklin County, Pennsylvania for its quality of life and economic growth. The Lincoln Highway will be included in the episode.
- TV show to feature Franklin County, Samantha Cossick, Chambersburg (Pa.) Public Opinion, August 29, 2011
Photos from the Lincoln Highway Heritage Festival in Rochelle, IL
The Rochelle News-Leader has published photos from the parade of the Lincoln Highway Heritage Festival last month.
- Festival parade a hit, Rochelle (Ill.) News-Leader, August 24, 2011