Iowa Weird Vol. 2

Nick Narigon edits Iowa Weird Vol. 2, a collection that examines the supernatural elements hidden within the American Midwest. This volume gathers fifteen contributors who explore the darker side of Hawkeye State geography. The text blends local folklore with original fiction to create unsettling narratives rooted in specific locations. Readers encounter tales involving the St. Marys Spirit Lights and the geiste ecke of The Amana Colonies. The collection also addresses Dubuque's Woman in Black and the legend of a bridge near Davenport that consumes trucks. Further entries cover the Squirrel Cage Jail in Council Bluffs and the forgotten Devil of McGregor. The book organizes these stories to show how quiet landscapes transform into realms of haunting mystery. It draws on enduring myths and unexplained phenomena to reveal an Iowa stranger than its reputation suggests. The contributors venture into dark corners where local legends lurk just beyond the familiar. This approach highlights the unusual and extraordinary hiding within cornfields and barns. The work appeals to those interested in regional horror and gothic fiction. It may not suit readers seeking mainstream supernatural thrillers or non-regional ghost stories. The volume offers a grounded look at heartland weirdness through short fiction and true accounts. The final pages leave the reader with images of dark fields waiting for the daring. Narigon’s curation provides a specific window into the state's eerie underbelly without romanticizing the experience. The collection stands as proof of the power of place in horror writing.