(University of Iowa pole banners - KIWA Staff Stock Photo)Lyon County, Iowa — University of Iowa students working alongside the nonprofit group Friends of Blood Run are asking Lyon County residents to complete a short survey regarding the future of the Blood Run National Historic Landmark.
According to project materials, Blood Run is a culturally and historically significant site located in northwest Iowa and served as the historic home of the Oneota culture from approximately 1500 to 1720 A.D. Friends of Blood Run operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to conserving and protecting the landmark while ensuring its lands and stories are preserved for future generations.
What the Survey Aims to Do
Project organizers state that the survey is designed to:
- Gauge what Lyon County residents currently know about Blood Run.
- Determine what information and resources would be most valuable to the community.
- Identify ways Friends of Blood Run can strengthen its outreach and local connections.
According to the student team, feedback collected from the survey will be used to inform recommendations for future communication, education, and public engagement efforts.
Perspectives from the Project Team
Olivia Boeglin, a Marketing Institute student at the University of Iowa says that local perspectives are essential as they work to help Friends of Blood Run build awareness and support for this important historic and cultural resource. She says that they hope residents will take a few minutes to share their thoughts.
How to Participate
Community members who wish to share their input can access the survey online through the University of Iowa Qualtrics platform.
For additional information regarding the initiative, project contacts note that inquiries can be directed to Olivia Boeglin via email at olivia-boeglin@uiowa.edu.
