WATERLOO, Iowa — Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area (SSNHA) has announced the winners of the 2025 Golden Silo Awards, recognizing significant contributions to the preservation and celebration of America's agricultural history.

The awards were presented at the Golden Silo Awards Luncheon on November 6.

"The Golden Silo Awards honor those who bring our mission to life every day," said SSNHA Executive Director Cara Miller. She highlighted the honorees' creativity, collaboration, and commitment to strengthening the connection between people, place, and the story of American agriculture.

Among the recipients, the George Maier Rural Heritage Center in Elkader received the award for Outstanding Heritage Area Site for its excellence in storytelling and community engagement. The Amana He

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