This culminating work of the inaugural journey of the Grant Wood Country Writers Forum will serve to introduce, or re-introduce, readers to the enduring legacy of America's iconic painter—from the pens and hearts of those closely associated with the history, the land and the people.This one-of-a-kind publication features short essays, poetry, and

This culminating work of the inaugural journey of the Grant Wood Country Writers Forum will serve to introduce, or re-introduce, readers to the enduring legacy of America's iconic painter—from the pens and hearts of those closely associated with the history, the land and the people.This one-of-a-kind publication features short essays, poetry, and creative writing developed over the course of ten weeks by 15 contributors from the Anamosa, Cedar Rapids, Stone City, and Iowa City areas (and beyond)—all places significant to the life of Grant Wood. Held in conjunction with Anamosa Library & Learning Center, Rebecca Vernon, director and Elaine Dailey Mattingly, Forum facilitator and Chronicle editor.