Algona Nativity Scene - Algona, Iowa
Algona was the site of a World War II prisoner of war camp that was constructed in 1943 and 1944 and was used until the war ended. The second group of prisoners came from Germany. One of them, Edward Kalb, came up with the idea of building a Nativity Scene. When completed by Kalb and five other prisoners, it contained more than sixty figures that are half life-size. Albert City Historical Museum - Albert City, Iowa
This museum complex in Albert City has quite a collection of artifacts of what pioneer, late 1800s, and early 1900s life was like.
Here visitors can look at a depot, 1900s-era home, 1875 furnished schoolhouse, 1900s cars, tool shop, laundry facilities, and small grocery store. It has a room with military displays.
Riverside Casino - Riverside, Iowa
Riverside Casino - Riverside, Iowa
New casino and resort in Riverside, Iowa, just 40 miles north of Mt. Pleasant, Iowa and 16 miles south of Iowa City.
The new complex is situated on 375 acres in this rural setting. It will also include an 18 hole golf course in the summer of 2007. The casino has table games and slots for the gaming public. The hotel has 201 rooms, a restaurant and buffet.
Abbie Gardner State Historic Site - Arnolds Park, Iowa
This log cabin in Arnolds Park, originally built by Rowland Gardner in 1856, has been restored and contains furnishings that were typical of pioneer life in Iowa.
Most of the Gardner family and many of their neighbors were killed in 1857 by members of the Dakota Sioux Indian tribe during what has come to be known as the Spirit Lake Massacre.
Ushers Ferry Historic Village - Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Ushers Ferry Historic Village - Cedar Rapids, Iowa
The flood has caused the closing of the Seminole Valley Farm Museum and Usher’s Ferry, both need extensive work and involvement from those that enjoy having a wonderful family type attraction with great history to go to. If you can help, call the Chamber of Commerce in Cedar Rapids and offer your assistance.
At Ushers Ferry Historic Village in Cedar Rapids take a step back in time to a small Iowa town at the turn of the century.
Join in the village life of 1906 by becoming one of the characters from the Usher family. The experience will enhance the history, fun and memory making if you participate in the era.
The Rukmapura Park and Park Chalets - Hotel - Vedic City, Iowa
The Rukmapura Park and Park Chalets - Hotel - Vedic City, Iowa sits in rural Iowa with the peace and beauty you truly will enjoy. This new facility welcomes you with a design that encourages you to take the time to get in touch with your inner self.
The hotel staff is top notch, the sitting room off the lobby is perfect to visit with others in a quiet, beautiful area with a view of the Iowa country side and the fabulous developement being added to the area.
Camp Harlan Civil War historical marker - Mount Pleasant, Iowa
Senator James Harlan of Mt. Pleasant was instrumental in working with the the War Department to authorized a military training camp at Mount Pleasant in October of 1861. The first recruits began arriving that September at Camp Harlan, which was designated as a cavalry training post for the Fourth Iowa Volunteer Cavalry. Twelve companies had been mustered by November 23, 1831 with 1086 men and officers.Burlington Railroad Drawbridge - Burlington, Iowa
In Burlington, Iowa there is a Burlington Northern Railroad Drawbridge crossing the Mississippi River into Illinois. This bridge is used everyday by the railroad.
If you are interested in drawbridges this is one that you will want to sit on the banks of the river and watch. Enjoy the day, watching the river flow by
Burlington Bees Baseball - Burlington, Iowa
Burlington Bees Baseball - Burlington, Iowa - The stadium was originally built in 1947, burned in 1971 and was rebuilt and reopened in 1973. In 2005 the stadium was renovated with the labor of volunteers.
The Burlington Bees are a Class A minor league baseball team, affiliated with the Kansas City Royals, that plays in the Midwest League.
Bonaparte Historic Riverfront District - Bonaparte, Iowa
Bonaparte’s National Historic Riverfront District offers a unique blend of yesterday’s ambience, today’s progress, and tomorrow’s success.
Bonaparte has been named the smallest Main Street Community in the United States and is one of just 5 winners in the entire U.S. of the "Great American Main Street Award".
