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Lake Nyanza
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PRIMARY TOPIC History of Lake Nyanza
OTHER SUBJECTS or BRIEF SUMMARY Lakes, parks, local organizations
Post title: Grinnell’s Other Lake: Nyanza
Date published: December 20, 2022
Link to blog post: https://grinnellstories.blogspot.com/2022/12/grinnells-other-lake-nyanza.html
Drake Library Archive Digital File Name: x2022-11-14 Grinnell’s Other Lake Nyanza
Summary: The history of Grinnell’s Lake Nyanza, which is lesser known compared to Arbor Lake. It was popular in the late 19th century as a spot to fish, paddle in a boat, ice skate, birdwatch and just a place to spend time and hold local events and competitions. Over time, however, the lake fell into disrepair and received less attention from the community (despite a brief renewed effort in the 50s and 60s to reinvigorate the space with a new dock), especially due to environmental problems and noise from passing trains.
Lake Nyanza
Arbor Lake
Pinder, Dorothy
McMullin, Roger
Outing Club
Dwyer, Ed
Wells, Frank
Appleby, Andrew
Ritter, Harry
Berry, Will
Armstrong, Everett
Anderson, Netta C.
Udden, Johan August
Spencer, H.C.
Iowa College Museum of Natural History
Grinnell Jaycees
Ahrens, Claude
Chester Royal Grange
Youth Council
Goodyear Shoe Repair
Lagrange, Frank
Mullins, Sam
Nyanza Skating Rink
Miller, James
Grinnell City Council
James H. Miller Park
Canfield, Gordon
Izaak Walton League (Poweshiek County chapter)
Disc Golf Course
Grinnell Tourism
Park Board