Iowa

At around the age of nine, my mom and stepfather decided to take a trip to Ames, Iowa to visit my stepfather's family. I had spent my entire life up to that point in a large... keep reading →

In 2008, Iowa experienced the worst flooding in recorded history. Cedar Rapids was its hardest hit city, losing all but one of its wells to the rising waters. This is how we... keep reading →

Midwest Old Threshers is an annual event held in Mount Pleasant, Iowa over Labor Day Weekend. It is a 4 day event that has more attractions and exhibits than you could... keep reading →

You've found yourself in Iowa City, Iowa. Whether you're here to attend the University of Iowa, you've gotten a job or are here for treatment at the hospital, or this was an... keep reading →

We were amazed at the tiny house in which Marion Morrison best known as John Wayne or "The Duke" was born. Photos of the house & small town of Winterset, Iowa are shown in... keep reading →

Who would believe rest stops can be this beautiful? Amazing! keep reading →

American Gothic resides in Chicago's Institute of Art, but you can strike your own pose in Eldon, Iowa. Iowa. Some people think: corn. Some people think: politics. I... keep reading →

First impressions of our fair state, Iowa, also known as the Land of Tractors. Hamburger with a spoon, anyone? keep reading →

I am a huge fan of the movie Field of Dreams. After we moved to Iowa, I found out that they have kept the site open to the public after all of these years. Dyersville - a... keep reading →

Clark Memorial Tower at the far edge of Winterset Iowa's City Park is dedicated to Madison County pioneers Caleb and Ruth Clark. But who were the Clarks? What did they do to... keep reading →