The Winnebago Manufacturing Company in Forest City, established Heritage Park of North Iowa. The purpose of the park is to promote tourism by educating and entertaining the public and to preserve the history of North Iowa for future generations. The ...
It was just last week that I got to experience the magic inside Garrison Coffee House in Clarinda. I stepped off the cold street, the frigid air coming off of me like I was some sort of ice queen, but I was instantly melted by the warm welcoming smile...
December always brings a bonanza of holiday shopping opportunities and temporary markets. One such event, the Holiday Pop-Up Market, organized by the Downtown Iowa City Association takes a little more permanent flavor this year. Instead of pop-up tents...
The holiday season is a wonderful time of year. Eating lots of carbs, sugary treats and spending time with your loved ones creates lots of laughs and great memories. Consider attending one of these special holiday events in Iowa: Weekend of Novem...
Light up the night and have a great kickoff to the holiday season with Osceola Chamber Main Street! On Saturday, December 3rd, Osceola Chamber Main Street is hosting Holiday Brilliance in downtown Osceola. There will be some great food, caroling, sh...
Experience the sights and sounds of a real German Christmas-themed market, Christkindlmarket Des Moines, without even having to “cross the pond. Witness the Opening Ceremony on Friday, Dec. 2 at 6 p.m. as the Christkind (the Christmas Angel) who o...
Sinterklaas is a big deal in the Netherlands—even more so than Christmas. On the evening of December 5th , Sinterklaas (the origin of the American Santa Claus) comes from Spain with his piets, or helpers, first by boat and then by white horse, del...
This time of year brings many opportunities to enjoy holiday music, ranging from sacred music such as Handel's "Messiah" to bouncy holiday favorites played at school programs. It's not often, however, that you get to hear a group of musicians playing...
While some Iowans may not see the upsides to longer nights and chilly days, those in the know embrace the season head-on by making plans to visit Iowa’s very own Christkindlmarket Des Moines. That’s where you will find what Germans call “Gemütlichkeit...
Traditions are customs and beliefs passed down in a family through several generations. They're are an awesome method for instilling values. Unique cultural traditions define who we are as humans and contribute to our well-being. Not only that, but our...
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