Linda McCann: Rosie the Riveters in Iowa

Linda Betsinger McCann, author of the forthcoming book, Rosie the Riveters in Iowa, will speak at the Marshalltown Public Library on Saturday, October 1 at 2:00pm in the library's community meeting room. 

Rosie the Riveter was a name used to encourage women to go to work in factories and other businesses during WWII. They needed to take the place of the men who were fighting the war. Iowa had 70 businesses that used women to meet production of military needs. Linda was able to speak with 35 women who worked as Rosie's during the war. Some worked in Iowa and others went to the West Coast. She shares their experiences during her presentation. 

Linda Betsinger McCann is an author who researches and writes about the history of Iowa. In addition to Rosie the Riveters in Iowa, McCann is the author of the Iowan books' Lost County series in which she explores the towns, institutions, and other history that may have been forgotten in counties across Iowa as well as several other books about topics in Iowa history. Many of her books can be found in the Marshalltown Public Library’s collection.

Books will be for sale after the presentation for $20 each (cash or check accepted). This event is sponsored by the Marshalltown Public Library and is free to the community. For more information, call the library at 641-754-5738 or visit our website at www.marshalltownlibrary.org.