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Story’s Fairview Cemetery Walk, Story City Iowa

Story City Historical Society is presenting Fairview Cemetery Walk. Eleven former residents will be portrayed near their resting place in the cemetery. Costumed characters will tell the story of how each person contributed to the community. … [Read more...]

National Balloon Classic – Indianola, Iowa

The National Balloon Classic is the 2nd oldest and 2nd largest 9 day hot air balloon festival in the United States. The dates for the 2010 Classic are July 30 - August 7. We will have 100 hot air balloons filling the skies around Indianola and Warren County. … [Read more...]

The Christian Petersen Art Museum – Ames, Iowa (ISU)

The Christian Petersen Art Museum - Ames, Iowa (ISU) This is a new museum on campus.  You will certainly want to visit to see the great works created by numerous talented artists and named for the nations first permanent campus artist-in-residence.  … [Read more...]

Bill of Rights – Montezuma, Iowa

  Bill of Rights - Montezuma, Iowa Just a few steps from the entrance of the Poweshiek County Courthouse there is a monument to the first 10 amendments to the U. S. Constitution.  It is the FIRST Bill of Rights monument in the nation. … [Read more...]

Salisbury Automobile Classic – Des Moines, Iowa

  Salisbury Automobile Classic - Des Moines, Iowa We see cars everyday, cars on the interstate, cars in the parking lot and cars in the drive-thru. So what’s so special about going to see cars on one particular weekend? What’s so special about being … [Read more...]

Easter Seals Camp – Des Moines, Iowa

Easter Seals Camp - Des Moines, Iowa This is a fabulous opportunity for those that want to enjoy the camping experience but are not able to go to the standard facility.  Easter Seals offers boating, swimming, horseback riding, the campfire experience … [Read more...]

Pufferbilly Days – Boone, Iowa

    Pufferbilly Days - Boone, Iowa Known for being a Railroad Town Boone celebrates Pufferbilly Days the first weekend after Labor Day annually. The celebration is rated as one of the top 5 celebrations in Iowa with over 30,000 people every year. … [Read more...]

Des Moines Arts Festival – Des Moines, Iowa

Des Moines Arts Festival - Des Moines, Iowa - The Des Moines Arts Festival, Iowa's premier celebration of the arts, is held in Downtown Des Moines' Western Gateway Park. . Each year, Iowa's only free, three-day celebration of the arts, decorates downtown … [Read more...]

Danish Windmill – Elk Horn, Iowa

Danish Windmill - Elk Horn, Iowa This windmill was built originally in Norre Snede, Denmark in 1848. In 1975 it was shipped to Elk Horn and restored to its original working condition. Guided tours of the 60-foot mill are given and one can see gears and grinding … [Read more...]

Danish Immigrant Museum – Elk Horn, Iowa

Danish Immigrant Museum - Elk Horn, Iowa  This museum in Elk Horn tells stories of the experiences of Danish immigrants as they traveled from Denmark to various parts of North America. Its exhibits include collections of tools, clothing, photographs, … [Read more...]