I couldn’t resist taking this snapshot at sunrise today. It’s the Soldiers and Sailors Monument on the State Capital grounds, directly south of the Capital Building. The monument was started in 1894, a tribute to Iowa’s Civil War soldiers. Generals Crocker, Corse, Curtis, and Dodge are seated on horseback.
The monument’s spire extends 135 feet in the air. There’s a “Victory” statue (not shown above) that sits atop the monument.
It seemed a fitting picture to take after hearing author/historian Doris Kearns Goodwin speak last night about President Lincoln. Read more about her remarks at The Greater Des Moines Partnership annual dinner here and here.
About O.Kay Henderson
Kay is a founding member of the Radio Iowa network newsroom. In 1994, she became the network’s news director. She’s a featured reporter and commentator on Iowa Public Television’s “Iowa Press,” and the 2002 recipient of the Shelley Award.
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