Submit media mentions to sarahb@savethebarn.com and we’ll get it listed here. Thanks.
A list of media mentions (not exhaustive)
Further reflections in July 2011
The move:
Raw video from KCCI (also found on bing and msn.com)
Most recent:
$1 > $2500 Now they’re concerned about the future of the barn? After this many years?
Board votes to move controversial barn (video and text) — June 14, 2011
May 25 Nowhere to put the barn, but it’s got to go. Soon.
May 22 Board President Suckow states that he hopes the barn arrangements will be set in 45 days
May 19 Architect asks for barn again here and here.
What’s Buggin’ Andy — April 17, 2011
Des Moines Register
District must find a way to save barn, council says
Barn backers, West Des Moines school leaders meet
100-year-old W.D.M. barn near Valley High School to be razed
Effort to keep West Des Moines barn spreads to Facebook
Keep West Des Moines barn, residents say at forum
Residents urge district to keep barn
Supporters of saving W.D.M. barn will convene
Grassroots campaign sets meeting to save barn on Valley campus
West Des Moines Schools, a Barn and Final Exams
Letter: Fond memories are linked to two barns
Today’s Inbox: That West D.M. barn tells important story
Preserve this bit of history in suburbs
West Des Moines school district offers site for barn
West Des Moines district offers new site for barn, delays date to demolish structure
Backers of historic barn at Valley High School look for solution
School district explores options to save barn
West Des Moines schools chief: Focus on kids, not barn
Roses & Thistles: Keeping score, barns, robins and photos
WHO-TV- News Channel 13
SAVE THE BARN: Historic barn in West Des Moines set for demolition unless buyer comes forward
KCCI- News Channel 8
1,210 Join Facebook Battle To Save Barn
Movement To Save Barn Gains Momentum
School Needs Land Held By Historic Barn
‘Save The Barn’ Effort Continues
Des Moines Cityview
Associated Content
Historical Barn in Iowa Faces Demolition
Radio Iowa
Supporters of barn, scheduled for demolition, build following on Facebook
Preservation Iowa
Farm News
98.3 WOW FM
Januaury 12,2011 Fallon Forum (Starting at 31 minute mark)
National Trust for Historic Preservation
The Soap Boxers
Barn in the City
Insight Advertising
Mac’s World Live
Monday, January 17, 2011 (Starts at 4:20 mark)
The Barn Door
Saving Our History- Tuesday, February 1, 2011
We’ve also had radio interviews (not available online) from April 5, 2011 with The Hawk 98.3 KHKI and 92.5 KJJY.
