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(CLARINDA) "CLARINDA ACADEMY" - Reports that the tunnels that run under the academy and the town are haunted by the restless spirits of the mentally ill, who were transported through the tunnels years ago. Many people claim to hear footsteps and screams while walking through the tunnels.
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POTTAWATTAME CO.
(COUNCIL BLUFFS) "GENERAL DODGE'S HOUSE" - Reports that General Dodge still haunts this house and that he makes his presence known by the unexplained lights that flash, or rocking his favorite rocking chair. Other people claim that they have smelled wood burning from the fireplace, and that around dusk you can hear what sounds like 2 men arguing in the house.
(COUNCIL BLUFFS) "FAIRVIEW CEMETERY"- Reports that this cemetery is the the home of "The Black Angel" The Black Angel came to be when before General Dodge's wife passed away she dreamed of an Angel. In memory of his wife General Dodge had an Angel statue made and placed it in the front of the cemetery. Reports are that while you are visiting there the eyes of the statue will follow you around, and many people say that they seen strange lights, or heard someone walking behind them when nobody was there.
(COUNCIL BLUFFS) "LEWIS AND CLARK MONUMENT" -Reports that the monument just North of Big Lake Park is haunted by the mens ghost. Many people have claimed to see what appears to be transparent men who are dressed in buckskin clothing standing near the monument. Other's report unexplained lights and sounds have been heard and the smell of gun powder in the air around the monument.
(COUNCIL BLUFFS) "UNION PACIFIC MUSEUM" - Reports that this museum, once the town library has quite a few spirits in it. Most of the reports are of the basement in which several people refuse to go because of books that litterally fly off of the shelves. Also items you know you had went you went down in the basement disappear then reappear in another area. Many dark shadowy figures have also been seen walking through there and then disappear.
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POCAHONTAS CO.
(LAURENS) "? CEMETERY" - Reports that this cemetery sitting on top a hill back off a gravel road hasn't been used for several years, but that it's haunted by the spirits of 3 murdered girls who's remains are buried there. Visitors who have been to this cemetery report that as soon as you step out of your car and onto the ground sudden burst of cold air hit you. Also many have heard small children giggle and laugh and also sounds of what they say are children running through the cemetery when nobody is there.
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POLK CO.
(MITCHELLVILLE) "IOWA CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTE FOR WOMEN" - Reports that the inmates and also guards of the institute have repeatedly seen 2 young girls who wander around on both the activities yard and also the halls of the institute. They have also reported that you can hear 1 of the girls singing softly in the basement of the oldest part of the institute.
(MITCHELLVILLE) "SCREAMING BRIDGE" - Reports that this bridge is haunted by the spirits of the children who died tragically on it when the driver missed the sharp curve leading to it because of a patch of ice. The old bridge has had many reports of hearing the kids cries at night, and some people have actually witnessed the accident happening. If a car comes to the bridge with more than just the driver inside then one of the car passengers will have to get out and walk across the bridge. (this is thought to be because the spirits are making sure nobody else dies on the bridge) and if one of them doesn't you will drive around in circles that keep leading back to the bridge and passing the cemetery where most of the children who died there on the bridge are buried.
(POLK CITY) "SAYLORVILLE CEMETERY" - Reports that this cemetery dating back several 100 years is beter known as "Witches Grave" and is haunted by the spirit of a woman who mysteriously died shortly after telling everyone she was a witch. There are different stories about how she died but the reason her spirit is restless is another reason. When she died she was buried with several of her "religious" items, one being an original copy of the book of the dead and her own book of shadows. Many people have tried to dig up her remains to get the books because of their value. It's said that anyone who attempts to disturb her remains falls ill soon after. Also there are several stories of seeing a dark black shadow standing at her grave that some believe is responsible for making sure no other people ever try to dig her remains up again.
(DES MOINES) "DRAKE UNIVERSITY OBSERVATORY" - Reports that this building is haunted by Dr. Robert Morehouse whi was the first Chairman of the Astrology and Physics Department, and who was also known for discovering a comet in the 1920's. The remains of Dr. Morehouse and his wife's are intermitted in the wall of the entryway of the building, and students and faculty all claim that several strange events occure there. Also reports are made that there is a constant feeling of being watched while in the building, and mysteriously someone goes through their observation logs and corrects any wrong calculations.
(DES MOINES) "LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL" - Reports that the auditorium has apparently got some spirits present in it. Several people have reported events occuring such as strange lights flickering in the balcony and the wooden seats dropping like someone is sitting in them when nobody is there. Also the stage curtains will move as if someone is preparing to come on stage when nobody is backstage or anywhere near it. There's also several incidents where an unexplained breeze has blown through the auditorium or sudden cold spots and temperature drops, even though there are no windows or air conditioning in the auditorium.
(DES MOINES) "RED HORSE ARMORY" - Reports that this building once originaly the Calvary Armory, has had many occurances within it's walls. Several National Guard Soldiers have been witness to mysterious sounds of horse hooves tromping across the floors with the harnesses jingling in the old stall area, and seeing the apparition of an older man dressed in a calvary uniform walking through the halls of the building.
(DES MOINES) "MERLE HAY MALL TOWER" - Reports that the tower, which is located on what used to be the site of a Monastery until it's closing and demolition in the 1950's is haunted by the spirits of a 3 nuns who became pregnant but either miscarried or the babies were stillborn. Several people have witnessed 1 such nun walking through the tower offices carrying an infant. Also several workers have experienced the elevator going up and down between floors and heard someone step off and walk down the hall but nobody was there when they looked.
(DES MOINES) "TERRACE HILL GOVENOR'S MANSION" - Reports that several visitors to the Govenor's Mansion have seen the ghost of a small girl who follows them through the building and who plays on the elevator (although the elevator is code activated). Even past men who have been Govenor's of Iowa and their families have been witness to this girl who seems to be right at home there, although nobody has figured out who the child is.
(URBANDALE) "URBANDALE HIGH SCHOOL" - Reports that this school which is built over the location of an old coal mine, is haunted by the spirits of some of the old miners. Several people have heard sounds of men yelling and hollering along with what they claim sounds like pick's clanging against stone and occasional blast as if an explosive has been set off.
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POWESHEIK CO.
(GRINNELL) "GRINNELL COLLEGE" - Reports of this college haunting have even been mentioned in the "Des
Moines Register" In the Performing Arts Building sits an old wheelchair that belonged to the Director of the theater Dept. who had stayed on the job until he died. Many people including students, staff and vistors who have came to see performances in the building have been witness to the wheelchair that mysteriously comes rolling out onto the stage on it's own. All of the students and faculty think that it's the director letting them know he's still with them.
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RINGGOLD CO.
(MOUNT AYR) "TED ROW CEMETERY & WOODS" - Reports that this small cemetery out in the country and surrounded by woods has been the site of multiple unexplainable events. The large tree that inside the cemetery is said to have an evil face on it and it feels as though the eyes of it always follow you. Also at night if you are sitting in your vehicle with your lights off you will hear someone pounding on the outsides of it, but when you turn them on nobody is there. Also it will be completely quiet then suddenly it will become very loud with several different sounds. If as your leaving the area you keep your windows down you can hear what sounds like someone running along side of you car until you reach the end of the drive of the cemetery.
(CLARINDA) "CLARINDA ACADEMY" - Reports that the tunnels that run under the academy and the town are haunted by the restless spirits of the mentally ill, who were transported through the tunnels years ago. Many people claim to hear footsteps and screams while walking through the tunnels.
.................................................................................
POTTAWATTAME CO.
(COUNCIL BLUFFS) "GENERAL DODGE'S HOUSE" - Reports that General Dodge still haunts this house and that he makes his presence known by the unexplained lights that flash, or rocking his favorite rocking chair. Other people claim that they have smelled wood burning from the fireplace, and that around dusk you can hear what sounds like 2 men arguing in the house.
(COUNCIL BLUFFS) "FAIRVIEW CEMETERY"- Reports that this cemetery is the the home of "The Black Angel" The Black Angel came to be when before General Dodge's wife passed away she dreamed of an Angel. In memory of his wife General Dodge had an Angel statue made and placed it in the front of the cemetery. Reports are that while you are visiting there the eyes of the statue will follow you around, and many people say that they seen strange lights, or heard someone walking behind them when nobody was there.
(COUNCIL BLUFFS) "LEWIS AND CLARK MONUMENT" -Reports that the monument just North of Big Lake Park is haunted by the mens ghost. Many people have claimed to see what appears to be transparent men who are dressed in buckskin clothing standing near the monument. Other's report unexplained lights and sounds have been heard and the smell of gun powder in the air around the monument.
(COUNCIL BLUFFS) "UNION PACIFIC MUSEUM" - Reports that this museum, once the town library has quite a few spirits in it. Most of the reports are of the basement in which several people refuse to go because of books that litterally fly off of the shelves. Also items you know you had went you went down in the basement disappear then reappear in another area. Many dark shadowy figures have also been seen walking through there and then disappear.
..................................................................................
POCAHONTAS CO.
(LAURENS) "? CEMETERY" - Reports that this cemetery sitting on top a hill back off a gravel road hasn't been used for several years, but that it's haunted by the spirits of 3 murdered girls who's remains are buried there. Visitors who have been to this cemetery report that as soon as you step out of your car and onto the ground sudden burst of cold air hit you. Also many have heard small children giggle and laugh and also sounds of what they say are children running through the cemetery when nobody is there.
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POLK CO.
(MITCHELLVILLE) "IOWA CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTE FOR WOMEN" - Reports that the inmates and also guards of the institute have repeatedly seen 2 young girls who wander around on both the activities yard and also the halls of the institute. They have also reported that you can hear 1 of the girls singing softly in the basement of the oldest part of the institute.
(MITCHELLVILLE) "SCREAMING BRIDGE" - Reports that this bridge is haunted by the spirits of the children who died tragically on it when the driver missed the sharp curve leading to it because of a patch of ice. The old bridge has had many reports of hearing the kids cries at night, and some people have actually witnessed the accident happening. If a car comes to the bridge with more than just the driver inside then one of the car passengers will have to get out and walk across the bridge. (this is thought to be because the spirits are making sure nobody else dies on the bridge) and if one of them doesn't you will drive around in circles that keep leading back to the bridge and passing the cemetery where most of the children who died there on the bridge are buried.
(POLK CITY) "SAYLORVILLE CEMETERY" - Reports that this cemetery dating back several 100 years is beter known as "Witches Grave" and is haunted by the spirit of a woman who mysteriously died shortly after telling everyone she was a witch. There are different stories about how she died but the reason her spirit is restless is another reason. When she died she was buried with several of her "religious" items, one being an original copy of the book of the dead and her own book of shadows. Many people have tried to dig up her remains to get the books because of their value. It's said that anyone who attempts to disturb her remains falls ill soon after. Also there are several stories of seeing a dark black shadow standing at her grave that some believe is responsible for making sure no other people ever try to dig her remains up again.
(DES MOINES) "DRAKE UNIVERSITY OBSERVATORY" - Reports that this building is haunted by Dr. Robert Morehouse whi was the first Chairman of the Astrology and Physics Department, and who was also known for discovering a comet in the 1920's. The remains of Dr. Morehouse and his wife's are intermitted in the wall of the entryway of the building, and students and faculty all claim that several strange events occure there. Also reports are made that there is a constant feeling of being watched while in the building, and mysteriously someone goes through their observation logs and corrects any wrong calculations.
(DES MOINES) "LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL" - Reports that the auditorium has apparently got some spirits present in it. Several people have reported events occuring such as strange lights flickering in the balcony and the wooden seats dropping like someone is sitting in them when nobody is there. Also the stage curtains will move as if someone is preparing to come on stage when nobody is backstage or anywhere near it. There's also several incidents where an unexplained breeze has blown through the auditorium or sudden cold spots and temperature drops, even though there are no windows or air conditioning in the auditorium.
(DES MOINES) "RED HORSE ARMORY" - Reports that this building once originaly the Calvary Armory, has had many occurances within it's walls. Several National Guard Soldiers have been witness to mysterious sounds of horse hooves tromping across the floors with the harnesses jingling in the old stall area, and seeing the apparition of an older man dressed in a calvary uniform walking through the halls of the building.
(DES MOINES) "MERLE HAY MALL TOWER" - Reports that the tower, which is located on what used to be the site of a Monastery until it's closing and demolition in the 1950's is haunted by the spirits of a 3 nuns who became pregnant but either miscarried or the babies were stillborn. Several people have witnessed 1 such nun walking through the tower offices carrying an infant. Also several workers have experienced the elevator going up and down between floors and heard someone step off and walk down the hall but nobody was there when they looked.
(DES MOINES) "TERRACE HILL GOVENOR'S MANSION" - Reports that several visitors to the Govenor's Mansion have seen the ghost of a small girl who follows them through the building and who plays on the elevator (although the elevator is code activated). Even past men who have been Govenor's of Iowa and their families have been witness to this girl who seems to be right at home there, although nobody has figured out who the child is.
(URBANDALE) "URBANDALE HIGH SCHOOL" - Reports that this school which is built over the location of an old coal mine, is haunted by the spirits of some of the old miners. Several people have heard sounds of men yelling and hollering along with what they claim sounds like pick's clanging against stone and occasional blast as if an explosive has been set off.
..................................................................................
POWESHEIK CO.
(GRINNELL) "GRINNELL COLLEGE" - Reports of this college haunting have even been mentioned in the "Des
Moines Register" In the Performing Arts Building sits an old wheelchair that belonged to the Director of the theater Dept. who had stayed on the job until he died. Many people including students, staff and vistors who have came to see performances in the building have been witness to the wheelchair that mysteriously comes rolling out onto the stage on it's own. All of the students and faculty think that it's the director letting them know he's still with them.
..................................................................................
RINGGOLD CO.
(MOUNT AYR) "TED ROW CEMETERY & WOODS" - Reports that this small cemetery out in the country and surrounded by woods has been the site of multiple unexplainable events. The large tree that inside the cemetery is said to have an evil face on it and it feels as though the eyes of it always follow you. Also at night if you are sitting in your vehicle with your lights off you will hear someone pounding on the outsides of it, but when you turn them on nobody is there. Also it will be completely quiet then suddenly it will become very loud with several different sounds. If as your leaving the area you keep your windows down you can hear what sounds like someone running along side of you car until you reach the end of the drive of the cemetery.
