Hospers Memorial Statues
Although Hospers is best known for their veterans memorial with no names, they also have an interesting collection of statues located at their public library….
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Geology with a gruesome tale in NW Iowa
Where is Gitchie Manitou? Technically it is the farthest northwest you can be in the state of Iowa. It borders the Big Sioux River and…
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The largest winter kite festival in the Midwest (2026)
Color the Wind Kite Festival is the largest winter kite festival in the Midwest. And these kites are NOT your everyday kites. They are…
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A quiet winter walk through Orange City, Iowa
The very first time I visited Orange City, Iowa was in the middle of winter. In fact, 8 am on a Sunday morning and snowflakes…
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Sun and Snow at Ledges State Park
It was one of those bright and sunny, yet extremely cold winter days. With a fresh layer of snow, I set out to explore…
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A frosty morning in Marshalltown
As a photographer, I love winter frost. Especially when you can photograph bright vibrant frost against deep blue skies. One evening in early Jan…
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Boot Fence in Madison County
I was driving along Francesca Avenue, a gravel road in Madison County. As the road heads south, it leads towards the Roseman Covered Bridge,…
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A winter walk in Winterset City Park
You’ve heard people say, “It’s a snow globe outside.” Of course, they’re referring to those winter days when oversized snowflakes are drifting ever so slowly…
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A winter walk on Fulton Avenue in the Loess Hills
I was traveling with my daughter, heading south of I-29 along the edge of the Loess Hills, and made a stop at one of my…
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14 inches of snow in 20 seconds – snow timelapse on the Fisher-Price Farm.
Here’s the final product from the snow timelapse that I set up in the backyard. We received over a foot of fresh snow which covered…
