Reed-Niland Corner

05/22/2026

Recently Brend McGuire, RNC Board Presendent, Jeanie Hau, member of the RNC Board along with Scott Berka were interviewed on a Talk of Iowa Podcast. The link is provided so you can listen.

The Lincoln and Jefferson highways were two of the nation's earliest transcontinental roads. These two highways intersected in Colo, Iowa, where a farmer named Charlie Reed had the idea to sell gas to motorists in 1923. He also let travelers pitch tents overnight on his property. On this episode, we...

05/20/2026

Tune in to Iowa Public Radio at 10 am this morning or Talk of Iowa Podcast tomorrow morning!

See you on the byway!

Lyle Henry postcard collection

05/10/2026

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04/22/2026

Hope everyone can make it!

03/01/2026

Here is the last of the individual pictures sent by John and Joan Niland; and one with all three together.

02/26/2026

Here is the second picture shared by John and Joan Niland. Please reach out if you recognize the people in the picture.

02/25/2026

John and Joan Niland provided pictures/cards to Reed-Niland Corner, Inc. and we will be sharing them with you over the next few days. Here is the first:

02/23/2026

Reed-Niland Corner, Inc. has formally set up committes and subcommittes. They are:
Grants/Restoration
Finance/Property Management
Communications/PR
Fundraising with Subcommittees:
Cookbook and 100th celebration (June 14, 2026).

If anyone would like to volunteer to help with any of the committees or subcommittes, please let us know at [email protected] and we will get you connected with the people involved with that activity.

We appreciate all of the help and support!

02/06/2026

These pictures are the front and back of a postcard. It is Niland's Cafe, back in the day! I have two questions for you.
Who is in the picture?
What does the previous Cafe Name (L & J) stand for?
We think we know the first, and the answer to the second is on the back of the postcard. Come back later to find out who we think is in the picture!

01/23/2026

The President of the Reed-Niland Corner Board, Brenda McGuire, was interviewed on this podcast that aired today. Roger Bell was also interviewed. Great job!