“Serene view of the Mississippi River from the bluffs at Tama’s Lookout in Burlington, Iowa – home of Eternal Embers storytelling and short films.

Thank You. 

“Serene view of the Mississippi River from the bluffs at Tama’s Lookout in Burlington, Iowa – home of Eternal Embers storytelling and short films.”

Producer

Director

Vicky Matthiessen Krause

Consultant & Research Advisor

Bob Krause

Bob Krause, retired Colonel and veteran advocate, roving ambassador and key supporter for Eternal Embers Stories — conducting research, promotion, and community outreach along the Mississippi River bluffs."

Our Stories

We create intimate historical short films and stories inspired by the Mississippi River Bluffs and the rich heritage of the places we call home. Drawing from Māori storytelling traditions and years of multimedia experience, Eternal Embers explores deep time, indigenous connections, local history, and the enduring spirit of community.

Each film is a love letter to the land — from ancient chert pits and Tama’s Lookout to the creative legacies that shape us. We research, film, and share these stories with care, aiming to inspire curiosity, connection, and a deeper appreciation for the past that informs our present.

“Wooden steps leading up the Mississippi River bluffs at Tama’s Lookout”

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“Wild daylily blooming on the bluffs at Tama’s Lookout”

From the Bluffs

At Tama’s Lookout, where ancient chert pits meet the flowing Mississippi, nature offers constant inspiration. Here, wild lilies bloom among the rocks, wooden steps wind through the cliffs, and stories emerge from the land itself.

These short films and reflections honor the deep connections between people, place, and time — blending Māori storytelling roots with the rich history of Iowa’s river bluffs.

“Dramatic volcanic landscape with glowing lava flow at dusk – still from the short film Eternal Ember’s Song.”

Eternal Ember’s Song

"Visually revives Aldo Leopold's timeless truth—that we belong to a living biotic community of land, water, and life, not as owners or conquerors but as respectful citizens—through a modern, meditative storytelling medium that lets today's audiences feel and see that ethical kinship with the bluffs and river in a direct, emotional way.

“Latest Release”

“Eternal Ember’s Song – A visual poem of fire, memory, and renewal.”

Contact

Eternal Ember Stories

204 Arch Street, Suite 101

Burlington IA

52556

515-291-1569 Call/Text

9:30am-5pm

[email protected]

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