he Old Cedar County Jail in Tipton, Iowa is on the National Registry of Historic Places. The Old Jail and Residence is the Official Museum for the Iowa State Sheriffs and Deputies Association (ISSDA).

he Old Cedar County Jail is open for viewing the 1st Saturday of each month from 10am to 2pm.

Current Calender of Events for the Old Cedar County Jail.

The annual meeting of the Cedar County Friends of Historic Preservation (Old Cedar County Jail) will be held at the Mill Creek Cafe in Clarence on Wednesday January 11, 2012 at 6 P.M. Cost of the meal is $12 which includes meal and gratuity.

We must have your reservations by Wednesday, January 4, 2012. We are not ordering off the menu, so dinner will be served promptly at 6:30 P.M.

Following dinner, there will be a short meeting that will include Secretary's report, Treasurer's report and President's annual report. There will be election of officers and anyone in attendance may bring up ideas in reference to the Old Jail Museum.

RSVP to Keith at 319 329 1785 or kwhitl1601@gmail.com
or Daisy Wingert at 563 886 2758.

• thank you to all the generous donors that helped make the 10th Jail Fest of Trees successful. Winner of the puzzle was Bonnie Blaford.



• he Tour of Lights brought a record crowd through the Old Jail for a tour and warm cider.

he Old Jail is also opened up for groups and anyone desiring to go through. To arrange for a tour, you may contact the following:

Keith L. Whitlatch - 319-329-1785
Krista Clark - 563-886-2131
Daisy Wingert - 563-886-2758

nyone wishing to write to the Old Jail - Our mailing address of record is:
707 King Avenue,
Stanwood, IA 52337-9619