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Carrie Chapman Catt Center For Women And Politics - Ames, Iowa

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Founded in 1992, the Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics provides leadership development and educational opportunities for women and men interested in politics, public policy and administration, and public service through programs blending the resources and scholarship of the academic environment with the actual experiences of individuals in the public and private sectors.

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The Iowa Great Lakes - Dickinson County, Iowa

Iowa Great LakesThe Iowa Great Lakes - Dickinson County, Iowa

The three principal lakes of the group are Spirit Lake, West Okoboji Lake, and East Okoboji Lake. They are the largest natural lakes in the state of Iowa. The largest, Spirit Lake, is 5,684 acres (23 km²).

The opportunities for fishing, swimming, boating, summer theater, amusement park or any number of other activities the Iowa Great Lakes is an ideal place to be. 

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Seminole Valley Farm Museum - Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Seminole Valley.jpg - Cedar Rapids, Iowa

A 1900 era farmstead with 10 buildings and timely artifacts locted near Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Location: 1400 Seminole Valley Road Northeast

Phone: 319-378-9240

Hours: May-Oct. Sun. 1pm-4pm and tours or picnics other times May-Oct. by appointment. 

Brunnier Art Museum - Ames, Iowa - ISU

Brunner.jpgBrunnier Art Museum - Ames, Iowa - ISU

This museum in Ames is on the top floor of the Scheman Building which is in the Iowa State Center in the south part of the campus at Iowa State University. This building is located near Hilton Coliseum, Fisher Theater, and Stephen Auditorium. The museum has an outstanding permanent collection of decorative arts: glass, ceramics, and paintings. These represent both eastern and western cultures.

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Story City Museum, School, Swinging Bridge - Story City, Iowa

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 The schoolhouse itself is historical, built in 1859, the museum houses history in the form of clothing, books, and other various artifacts.

Story City Museum - Story City’s quaint little museum houses examples of Story City memorablilia, Scandinavian aftifacts, vintage clothing, and more.

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Science Station - Cedar Rapids, Iowa

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The Science Station in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, includes an IMAX® theatre (which may be closed), over 130 hands-on exhibits and a variety of educational programs that cover more than 45 topics such as electricity, magnets, sound, light, optical illusions, flight, computers, dinosaurs, bubbles, the human body, heat, simple machines, and the solar system. 

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NATHANIEL HAMLIN PARK - Audubon, Iowa

49images.jpgNATHANIEL HAMLIN PARK in Audubon, Iowa, was formerly the Audubon County Home, the Museum includes early 1900s furnishings, pioneer farm machinery and antique windmills. It includes the museum, a wilderness area with two resident elk, seven acres of native timber, antique farm machinery, the world’s largest nail collection, a little red schoolhouse, and 18 antique windmills donated by local farmers. 

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Five Island Lake - Emmetsburg, Iowa

fiveisland_1.jpg    Five Island Lake - Emmetsburg, Iowa

Five Island Lake - Emmetsburg, Iowa One thousand acre lake near Emmetsburg used both summer and winter for recreational purposes. After extensive investment by the community the lake has become a wonderful entertainment opportunity in northwestern Iowa.

Kearny State Park is located on its western shore and offers a camp ground, boat dock, swimming, and fishing. Next door to the Park is an excellent public golf course and a restaurant and lounge. Winter offers opportunities for snowmobiling, cross country skiing, ice fishing, hockey, and recreational skating.

Directions: Emmetsburg, Iowa 50536  

 

Riverside Theatre - Iowa City, Iowa

Riverside Theater.jpg Riverside Theatre - Iowa City, Iowa

As a resident professional theater, Riverside Theater was founded in December 1981. The theater is located in Iowa City, Iowa. The mission of the theater is to provide an artistic home for theatre professionals from Iowa and beyond, and to entertain audiences with intimate, engaging productions from the classics to world premieres. 

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Story City Antique Carousel - Story City, Iowa

 Story City Antique Carousel - Story City, IowaStory City carousel.jpg

Visitors to Story City can ride on a restored 1913 Hershel-Spillman antique carousel. Iowa’s only operating antique carousel will be whirling to the merry calliope tunes throughout the summer months. The restored merry-go-round is located in Story City’s picturesque North Park along the Skunk River, and will transport you back in time as you take a leisurely ride.

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