IMAGE COURTESY OF LINDA BETSINGER MCCANN

Iowa native, Linda Betsinger McCann, will be speaking about her newest book, “Rosie the Riveters of Iowa,” at several local libraries in March. Everyone is invited and there is no admission charge.

Rosie the Riveter was the nickname given to the women who worked during World War II. The women were needed in factories and other companies to take the place of the men gone to the war. Iowa had 70 companies with military contracts during the war, so women were very much needed to assist in meeting the needs of the military. McCann was able to speak with 35 women who had worked as Rosies, and she shares their memories.

McCann will have copies of the Rosie book, and all her other books, for sale. The books are $20 each and she can only take cash or checks.

McCann is an Iowa native who loves researching and speaking about tidbits of Iowa history. She enjoys sharing this history with others. Her other books include a book on Prisoners of War in Iowa; Prohibition in Eastern Iowa, and two books on the Civilian Conservation Corps.

Linda will be speaking at the Traer Public Library on March 27 at 2 p.m.; at the Gladbrook Public Library on March 27 at 6 p.m.; at the Chelsea Public Library on March 28 at 2:30 p.m.; and at the Vinton Public Library on March 28 at 6 p.m.