William Strain

Death by Force

In the late summer of 1902, the community of Onawa, Iowa, was shaken by the violent death of one of its own. William Strain, a 30-year-old male serving as a local law enforcement officer, met his untimely end on the first day of September. His death was not the result of an unfortunate accident or a sudden illness, but a deliberate act of violence that would leave a lasting mark on the small town.

The series of events leading to the tragedy began when Strain set out to apprehend a man who ...Read More

Sheriff William E. Strain

Southwest Iowa officers killed in the line of duty - Daily Nonpareil