Dallas County Forest Park Museum And Arboretum - Perry, Iowa This museum in Perry, Iowa presents both culture and natural history displays of the area. Much of the museum is devoted to local history; the arboretum section features a collection of trees brought … [Read more...]
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Dallas County Courthouse – Adel, Iowa
Dallas County Courthouse - Adel, Iowa This courthouse in Adel, Iowa, which was built in 1902, is considered to be one of the best examples of civic architecture in the state. The architects were inspired by the styles of French chateaus as they designed the … [Read more...]
Corn Carnival – Gladbrook, Iowa
Corn Carnival - Gladbrook, Iowa For over 85 years the community of Gladbrook has held a Corn Carnival for the residents and visitors to their town. The summertime celebration, held in July, has everything you could want in a … [Read more...]
Children’s Museum Of Central Iowa – Ames, Iowa
Children's Museum Of Central Iowa - Ames, Iowa This facility in Ames is designed to provide alternative entertainment for families, with the opportunity to educate with science and technology, experience fine arts, study natral history and it has physical … [Read more...]
Chicago, Milwaukee, And St. Paul Depot – Adel, Iowa
Chicago, Milwaukee, And St. Paul Depot - Adel, Iowa This passenger depot was built in the early 1900s to serve the railroad that ran through Adel until 1952. The building has now been renovated. Since the railbed is now the Raccoon River Valley Trail, the … [Read more...]
Carrie Chapman Catt Center For Women And Politics – Ames, Iowa
Carrie Chapman Catt Center For Women And Politics - Ames, Iowa 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 … [Read more...]
Brunnier Art Museum – Ames, Iowa – ISU
Brunnier 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, … [Read more...]
Story City Museum, School, Swinging Bridge – Story City, Iowa
Story City Museum, School, Swinging Bridge - Story City, Iowa 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 … [Read more...]
Story City Antique Carousel – Story City, Iowa
Story City Antique Carousel - Story City, Iowa 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 … [Read more...]
Kate Shelley Railroad Museum And Park – Moingona, Iowa
Kate Shelley Railroad Museum And Park - Moingona, Iowa While visiting this small town Rock Island Railroad depotin Moingona that has been restored, one can learn the Kate Shelley story—how this fifteen-year-old girl warned a passenger train about … [Read more...]