4/12/2026 | Iowa Files: Colfax, the Spring City – West Des Moines Public Library
Iowa Files: Colfax, the Spring City
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
4000 Mills Civic Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA
History is often shaped by natural resources, as evidenced in this session of “The Iowa Files.” This lecture explores the history of Colfax, Iowa, once known as the “Spring City” for its medicinal mineral springs. It is a rigorous lesson in local historical development, tourism, and the Victorian-era wellness movement. Participants will learn how the discovery of these waters transformed a small town into a bustling resort destination, highlighting a fascinating chapter in our state’s cultural past.
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