Carter Lake: A Slice of Iowa in Nebraska

by John Schreier

Overview

When a flood redirected the Missouri River in 1877, a small patch of Iowa landed in Nebraska--and a new town was born. Carter Lake incorporated as an independent city in 1930 as Iowa's only community west of the Missouri River. But the town continued to face Nebraska's continued annexation attempts and floods. The Flood of 1952 covered the town in three feet of water. Meanwhile, uncertainty over the state lines led gamblers to flock to Carter Lake for illicit dogfighting, cockfighting, boxing matches and alcohol. Celebrated journalist John Schreier illustrates how the border town once known for its illicit nightlife has evolved into a growing bedroom community beneath the Omaha skyline.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781625857194
Publisher:	The History Press
Publication date:	01/30/2017
Series:	Brief History
Sold by:	Bookwire
Format:	eBook
Pages:	144
File size:	4 MB

About the Author

John Schreier is a native of Omaha, Nebraska. He has long had a deep passion for writing and history, and graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a bachelor's degree in journalism and a double major in history. This is his first book. Currently, John is the managing editor of the Daily Nonpareil newspaper in Council Bluffs, Iowa, where he resides with his wife, Samantha, and son, Leo. Some of John's other work can also be seen in Sports Illustrated, the Denver Post and the Omaha World-Herald.

Editorial Reviews

"Divided into ten chapters, the book includes an introduction and conclusion. Sixty black and white photos bring the narrative to life. Sources include a thoughtful combination of newspapers and books. This brief book helps simplify a complex community. Overall, the author provides a great deal of information in a well-written form...In the end, the author has put together an impressive book on Carter Lake." Nebraska History




"Carter Lake is a short book for anyone enjoys history. What is unique about this book is that Carter Lake, while a small city, becomes a character fighting to maintain its individuality. Between bullied by Omaha at times and not being protected by either its big brother, Council Bluffs or its parent, Iowa, Schreier successfully demonstrates the success of this community in achieving their dreams." Midwest Book Review

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