This book examines the history of Hardin County, together with sketches of its towns, villages and townships, educational, civil, military and political history ... and biographies of representative citizens. Resource can be used with the following standards to further develop lessons: 3rd grade SS 3.27 Immigration and Migration, 3rd grade SS 3.28 Cultural Contributions, 4th grade SS 4.26 Changes to Agriculture, and 8th grade SS 8.25 Iowa Government.