Jeremy Glazier

Counties Visited

Follow the journey of From Iowa and Back across Iowa.

From Iowa and Back continues to travel across Iowa through community screenings, veterans’ organizations, libraries, theaters, museums, and public events. Along the way, I have photographed the people, communities, veterans, historic sites, and memorable moments that make each stop unique.

Journey Across Iowa:14 of 99

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Goal: Visit all 99 Iowa counties, preserving the stories of Iowa’s Vietnam-era veterans one community at a time.

  • Audubon County
  • Benton County
  • Black Hawk County
  • Cass County
  • Calhoun County
  • Clinton County
  • Des Moines County
  • Keokuk County
  • Linn County
  • Marshall County
  • Mitchell County
  • Palo Alto County
  • Polk County
  • Washington County

Images From the Road

Lake City, Iowa — Capri Theatre

September 12, 2026

Joe Kangley, Jeremy Glazier and Mike Ewing at the From Iowa and Back screening in Lake City, Iowa
Darcy Maulsby at the Lake City screening of From Iowa and Back: The Vietnam Era.

Greene County Freedom Rock — Jefferson, Iowa

Jeremy Glazier standing beside the Greene County Freedom Rock in Jefferson, Iowa.

La Porte City, Iowa — Continuing Stories Interviews

Vietnam-era veteran Gene Schutte with Jeremy Glazier at the La Porte City Library in La Porte City, Iowa.
Terry Sides, Dennis Runyan, Jeremy Glazier and Gary Scheffler at the La Porte City Library in La Porte City, Iowa.

DeWitt, Iowa — DeWitt Opera House Screening

Jessica and Audrey Glazier at the From Iowa and Back merchandise table during the DeWitt Opera House screening
Mike Osmun, Jeremy Glazier, Michelle Martens and Steven Martens at the From Iowa and Back screening in DeWitt, Iowa.

Iowa Motion Picture Association Film Festival 2026 — Des Moines, Iowa

From Iowa and Back received awards in three categories.

Jeremy Glazier with daughters Jessica and Audrey outside Fleur Cinema during the 2026 Iowa Motion Picture Association Film Festival in Des Moines, Iowa.
Outside Fleur Cinema during the 2026 Iowa Motion Picture Association Film Festival.

Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival 2026 — Professional Documentary Award

Jeremy Glazier with daughters Jessica and Audrey at the 2026 Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival after From Iowa and Back received the Professional Documentary award.
Professional Documentary award and official selection certificate for From Iowa and Back at the 2026 Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival.

What Cheer, Iowa — Opera House Community Screening

Jeremy Glazier with staff and volunteers at the What Cheer Opera House during a screening of From Iowa and Back: The Vietnam Era.
Jeremy Glazier with What Cheer Opera House staff and volunteers following the community screening.

What Cheer, Iowa — Keokuk County Freedom Rock

Jeremy Glazier with daughters Jessica and Audrey at the Keokuk County Freedom Rock in What Cheer, Iowa.
Keokuk County Freedom Rock veterans memorial in What Cheer, Iowa.

Kalona, Iowa — Community Screening at Kalona Historical Village

Nancy Roth, John Roetlin, Ronald Romaine, Jim Miller, Jerry Combs and Jeremy Glazier at the From Iowa and Back screening in Kalona, Iowa.

Nancy Roth, Managing Director of Kalona Historical Village, with veterans John Roetlin, Ronald Romaine, Jim Miller and Jerry Combs, and filmmaker Jeremy Glazier at the Kalona community screening.

Atlantic, Iowa — American Legion Memorial Building Screening

Jeremy Glazier with Lavon Fay and another attendee at the American Legion Memorial Building in Atlantic, Iowa, during a From Iowa and Back screening.

Cedar Rapids, Iowa — Veterans Memorial Building Screening

Jeremy Glazier with Bruce VanKerckhove, Chuck Williams, John Erceg, Terry Carleton, Tom Erceg, and Tom Ritchie featured in From Iowa and Back: The Vietnam Era at the Veterans Memorial Building in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Iowa Public Radio — Talk of Iowa with Charity Nebbe

Jeremy Glazier with Iowa Public Radio host Charity Nebbe during a Talk of Iowa appearance.

Burlington, Iowa — Capitol Theater Screening

Jeremy Glazier with daughters Allyson, Jessica and Audrey outside the Capitol Theater in Burlington, Iowa, during a From Iowa and Back screening.

Audubon, Iowa — Albert the Bull

Jessica and Audrey posing with Albert the Bull in Audubon, Iowa, during travel connected to a From Iowa and Back screening.

Osage, Iowa — VFW Post 7920 Fundraiser & Screening

Jeremy Glazier outside VFW Post 7920 in Osage, Iowa, before a From Iowa and Back fundraiser dinner and screening.
Jeremy Glazier with Vietnam-era veterans interviewed for the Continuing Stories project at VFW Post 7920 in Osage, Iowa.
Volunteers and community members with Jeremy Glazier at the From Iowa and Back fundraiser screening at VFW Post 7920 in Osage, Iowa

Watts Theatre Screening — Osage, Iowa

Lobby display for From Iowa and Back: The Vietnam Era at Watts Theatre in Osage, Iowa.
Jeremy Glazier and his son James at Teluwut Grille House & Pub in Osage, Iowa, during the From Iowa and Back screening trip.
Watts Theatre illuminated at night in downtown Osage, Iowa, photographed by Jeremy Glazier.

Watts Theatre at night — Osage, Iowa

Riverside, Iowa — Riverside Casino Screening

Jeremy Glazier with John Cloyd, Terry Carleton, Ricky Davis, Russ Irvine, Chuck Williams, Tom Ritchie, and Eddie Allen at the From Iowa and Back screening at Riverside Casino.
From Iowa and Back filmmaker Jeremy Glazier with John Cloyd, Terry Carleton, Ricky Davis, Russ Irvine, Chuck Williams, Tom Ritchie, and Eddie Allen at Riverside Casino & Golf Resort.
Audience attending a From Iowa and Back documentary screening at Riverside Casino & Golf Resort in Riverside, Iowa.
Audience gathering for a From Iowa and Back screening at Riverside Casino & Golf Resort in Riverside, Iowa.

Cedar Rapids, Iowa — Brucemore’s Carriage House Screening

Jeremy Glazier with John Cloyd, Tom Ritchie, Terry Carleton, John Erceg, Roger Malin, Chuck Williams, and Tom Erceg at the From Iowa and Back screening at Brucemore's Carriage House in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Jeremy Glazier with John Cloyd, Tom Ritchie, Terry Carleton, John Erceg, Roger Malin, Chuck Williams, and Tom Erceg following the From Iowa and Back screening at Brucemore’s Carriage House in Cedar Rapids.

Washington, Iowa — Farm to Film Fest 2025

Jeremy Glazier and James Glazier at the 2025 Farm to Film Fest in Washington, Iowa.
Jeremy and James Glazier at the 2025 Farm to Film Fest in Washington, Iowa.