Iowa Files: The Only Free Road

Local authors Patricia & Kevin Kimle’s book The Only Free Road; an Underground Railroad Saga Unveiled (available for checkout), introduces readers to prominent historical figures such as John Brown, James Jordan, James Grimes and J.B. Grinnell in this historical fiction account of the Underground Railroad and John Brown’s last trip through Iowa in 1859. The Kimles present a one act play as part of their program. The Only Free Road will be available for purchase that day.

This joint library-Historical Society event is free and open to the public thanks to the support of West Des Moines Historical Society Members, EMC Insurance Foundation, the West Des Moines Library Friends Foundation and the Iowa Arts Council.

All Iowa Files programs will be live streamed on the West Des Moines Historical Society’s YouTube channel and all videos will be closed captioned.