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University of Iowa Student Activities Bulletin, 1967-1970

1970-01-03 Course Evaluation: A Service to the Community of Scholars Page 6

January 5, 1970  STUDENT ACTIVITIES BULLETIN  Page 6

10. It is felt that despite the snowstorm, the Thieves' Market held December 7, 1969, was a complete success.

The results of this research will be incorporated in the planning of future Thieves' Markets.

COLDWATER CAVE

Steve Barnett and David Jagnow of the Iowa Grotto are credited with discovering the spectacular Coldwater Cave in Northeast Iowa.

Coldwater Cave is formed by a small tributary, Coldwater River four miles east of Kendallville. It extends for more than six miles, thus it is the largest cave in Iowa, and it contains some of the most spectacular formations found in caves anywhere.

The underwater entrance is now being protected with a metal gate so that the cave can be preserved for scientific study during the next few years. Eventually, the cave should be opened to the public, perhaps by sinking an elevator shaff into it.

Barnett reports that there are many similarities between the geological features of Coldwater Cave and those at Horse Thief Cave in the Indian Creek Hills southeast of Cedar Rapids.

Another story tells of a farmer who once walked back into the cave
The cave apparently got its name during post-civil war days, when a gang of horse thieves is said to have operated in Southeast Iowa. Stories about the gang say that the thieves, who were never caught, ran their stolen horses throughtthe cave and came out near what is now Wapsipinacon State Park.

Another story tells of a farmer who once walked back into the dave several miles and found a stove and "kitchen" where the thieves supposedly cooked meals.

Others tell of a farmer whose tractor fell down into a cave hole, of houses whose foundations covered up cave entrances, and of people who became lost in caves.

"Most of the stories date from around the turn of the century, and most of them cannot be verified. In a few cases, however, I have found places where cave entrances have been filled in, or where ponds have formed over entrances," Barnett said.

Rumor has it that citizens around Indian Creek Hills are ready to open concession stands to sell bumper stickers and floss candy.

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January 5, 1970 STUDENT ACTIVITIES BULLETIN Page 6 10. It is felt that despite the snowstorm, the Thieves' Market held December 7, 1969, was a complete success. The results of this research will be incorporated in the planning of future Thieves' Markets. COLDWATER CAVE Steve Barnett and David Jagnow of the Iowa Grotto are credited with discovering the spectacular Coldwater Cave in Northeast Iowa. Coldwater Cave is formed by a small tributary, Coldwater River four miles east of Kendallville. It extends for more than six miles, thus it is the largest cave in Iowa, and it contains some of the most spectacular formations found in caves anywhere. The underwater entrance is now being protected with a metal gate so that the cave can be preserved for scientific study during the next few years. Eventually, the cave should be opened to the public, perhaps by sinking an elevator shaff into it. Barnett reports that there are many similarities between the geological features of Coldwater Cave and those at Horse Thief Cave in the Indian Creek Hills southeast of Cedar Rapids. Another story tells of a farmer who once walked back into the cave The cave apparently got its name during post-civil war days, when a gang of horse thieves is said to have operated in Southeast Iowa. Stories about the gang say that the thieves, who were never caught, ran their stolen horses throughtthe cave and came out near what is now Wapsipinacon State Park. Another story tells of a farmer who once walked back into the dave several miles and found a stove and "kitchen" where the thieves supposedly cooked meals. Others tell of a farmer whose tractor fell down into a cave hole, of houses whose foundations covered up cave entrances, and of people who became lost in caves. "Most of the stories date from around the turn of the century, and most of them cannot be verified. In a few cases, however, I have found places where cave entrances have been filled in, or where ponds have formed over entrances," Barnett said. Rumor has it that citizens around Indian Creek Hills are ready to open concession stands to sell bumper stickers and floss candy.