St. Clement Catholic Church — Bankston, Iowa
Some of Iowa’s most historic church stories aren’t in big cities — they’re in small rural communities where faith and fellowship were the center of…
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Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church — Petersburg, Iowa
Towering above the rolling fields of Delaware County, Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church is a striking historic landmark that has anchored the tiny community…
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Icestravaganza
Free, outdoor winter celebration where you can walk the trail of ice sculptures along Freight House boardwalk in Downtown Davenport, Iowa. When: Jan 16 –…
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My favorite photos of the Black Hawk Bridge in Lansing, Iowa
Here is a look back at some of my favorite photos of the Black Hawk Bridge in Lansing, Iowa. It was originally built in 1931…
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Candy Cane Forest: A Christmas Lights Display in Muscatine, Iowa
Nearly seven miles of light strands, trees wrapped in color, and illuminated arches. Kevin Hilbrant’s Candy Cane Forest brings Christmas decorating to an impressive scale…
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Where to find the best Iowa Christmas light displays near you
Looking for Christmas lights near you? Whether you’re planning a quick neighborhood drive or an evening road trip, these resources can help you find decorated…
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Iowa’s Best Home Christmas Light Displays
Some of Iowa’s most memorable Christmas lights are created by families who turn their own homes into holiday destinations. This collection includes decorated yards, music-synchronized…
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First-Timer’s Guide to the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta
*NOT IOWA* Yes, I realize this post is not about Iowa. Although I’ve only been to Balloon Fiesta once (in 2025), I’ve been asked to…
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Favorite places to catch the fall colors in NE Iowa
I’ve been traveling to NE Iowa for many years in search of the best fall colors – and although the timing always varies each year,…
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Iowa’s last remaining rocket slides
The first rocket slide in the US was built in Miami, Florida, in 1967, and it was so popular that thousands of communities called and…
