The school year is almost over, but at The Museum of Natural History in Iowa City, little learners continue to grow. For more than 150 years, this museum-- located on the University of Iowa campus, has educated visitors about the natural world with ...
“One person’s trash is another person’s treasure.” Some of the most unique treasures I’ve ever found were in Ann Iverson’s antique store, Apple Branches, in Red Oak. Ann’s entire property is full of antique items. A showroom consumes the loft of h...
The community of Atlantic, Iowa, knows its soda. This small town is home to a Coca-Cola bottling company that serves most of the Midwest, but Atlantic has a secret. They have darn good coffee, too. Sweet Joy Shoppe is great in the summer, but I cons...
Jefferson is on top of a new public art project The Mahanay Bell Tower is the highest lookout point in Greene County. Built fifty years ago, the 120-foot-tall landmark includes a working elevator and a glass observatory that give a bird's eye view o...
Tour one of the largest public art collections in the Midwest in Council Bluffs, where you will travel through parks and over bridges to enjoy a variety of interesting and unique pieces. The collection in the community is known as the Iowa West Publ...
Reiman Gardens is one springtime experience you won’t want to miss. Established in 1914, the gardens were originally intended to support the education of Iowa State University horticulture students. Thanks to a generous donation from Roy and Bobbi Reiman...
The Hinterland Music Festival was held on August 4th and 5th for the third year in a row in the small town of St. Charles. The population is 618 (according to a 2016 census) and is located just 30 miles south of Des Moines. The festival is known for ...
Do you ever get tired of making the same New Year’s resolution every year? Maybe you want to lose that last ten pounds or you vow to spend more time with the kids? What if this year’s resolution was different? This year resolve to travel! Here are f...
For those who know me, it’s no secret I like eating. That being said, it should come as no surprise that I had to stop at Larsen’s Pub when I was recently in the sweet little Danish community of Elk Horn. After spending the morning touring the Danis...
Much like military occupations in foreign lands, Fort Madison was on the cusp of enemy territory. The Louisiana Purchase may have stated that the land belonged to us. The treaty, however, did not include a “buy in” from the Native Americans. Along with...
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