• Article Photo. Keith Elwick with a copy of his book,
    Keith Elwick with a copy of his book, "And that's the way it was" will speak in Van Horne

The Benton County Historic Preservation Commission will feature local centenarian, inventor and entrepreneur Keith Elwick as the next guest for their IOWA AUTHORS SERIES, at 2:30 pm this Sunday, November 10, 2019 at the Van Horne Community Center.

His autobiography “AND THAT’S THE WAY IT WAS….â€� Explores his ancestry, upbringing and family life as well as the HAWK BILT Manufacturing story. It humbly tells of the adventures of a life well-lived. The book addresses family, faith, farming and HAWK BILT Farm Equipment Manufacturing in rural Iowa. Please join us for a presentation, book signing and reception on Sunday, November 10, 2019 2:30 p.m. at the Van Horne Community Center, located at 500 First Avenue Van Horne.

The public is invited and encouraged to attend this event. There will be an opportunity for book purchase and autograph. Please join us. For more information please call (319) 436-0446 or email historicpres@co.benton.ia.us