This event is in the "Adults" group. Iowa Files: State v. Novak; Murder & Arson in Walford 2:30pm - 3:30pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 22 2023 Sun Iowa Files: State v. Novak; Murder & Arson in Walford 2:30pm - 3:30pm Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Program Event Details: February, 1897. The general store in Walford Iowa burns down, and in the ashes is found a body presumed to be that of Frank Novak, part owner of the store who was known to sleep there to thwart burglars. But was it?