Faith, Family, Football: The Spirit of Iowa (2009)

Parkersburg, Iowa and its residents are intrinsically linked to life-changing experiences. They Share a spirit of resilience; a story of emotion and inspiration felt far beyond Iowa. The communities of Parkersburg and New Hartford were devastated by an F5 tornado on May 25, 2008; followed two weeks later by record flood waters in New Hartford. Barely a year later, the communities were shaken again by the tragic death of legendary football coach, Ed Thomas. This is their story of Faith, Family, and Football: The Spirit of Iowa.