Post-Bulletin

Little Brown Church notes 150 years

NASHUA, Iowa -- A church built by volunteers during the Civil War and immortalized in a song will celebrate its 150th anniversary next summer. The Little Brown Church's congregation began in 1855 as ...
Southeast Missourian

A little white church on a hill...

There's a song, an old hymnal standard, called "Little Brown Church in the Vale." This simple song used to be sung on a regular basis at the Illmo United Methodist Church, except the congregation ...
Globe Gazette

Reunion attracts couples to the Little Brown Church

NASHUA - It was a sunny day 71 years ago when Carl and Fay Collies first came to the Little Brown Church in the Vail. A best man, maid of honor and Fay's parents were the only guests. "We were one of ...
The Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier

Little Brown Church marriage reunion date approaching

NASHUA - The 57th Annual Marriage Reunion at The Little Brown Church in the Vale will begin Aug. 1 with "Old Time Fun On Main" from 1 to 6 p.m., with such events as a Checkers Tournament and then ...
Quad-City Times

Little Brown Church is vandalized

NASHUA, Iowa (AP) Authorities are looking for vandals who spray painted parts of a nearly 150-year-old church built by volunteers during the Civil War. The Little Brown Church was left unlocked Sunday ...
Post-Bulletin

'Little Brown Church' celebrating 150 years

NASHUA, Iowa -- Truckers stop by to say a quick prayer, couples from as far away as Australia come to get married and many visitors are so inspired that they belt out the song that made the "little ...