Why is there a straw goat on Highway 218?
It’s sitting in the grass along the west side of the road on Highway 218, just north of Mount Pleasant. Technically, it’s a Julbock or…
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Kylie the Gorilla
Kylie is a life-sized gorilla statue made of concrete. Standing five feet tall, Kylie has been at this location since 1997. In the last few…
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PEEP-A-Palooza in Fairfield
Remember the makers of Whoville from this past holiday season? JC Huffman Cabinetry is back with its latest creation, an Easter-themed celebration focused on your…
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Cool things you can see at the Harlan-Lincoln House in Mount Pleasant.
If you’re a history buff, especially for the American Civil War or Abraham Lincoln, then you need to add the Harlan-Lincoln House in Mount Pleasant,…
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Iowa’s Most Beautiful Library
Not only is the State Law Library of Iowa the most beautiful in Iowa, it frequently makes the list of the most beautiful libraries in…
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Fairfield’s Immersive Art Fun House
Tom Lassota spent over twenty years creating immersive art within his home. In fact, he had to alter the roof by 6 feet to enable…
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LeClaire Eagle Fest (2026)
This annual free event offers you the chance to see bald eagles in their natural habitat and up close during live eagle demonstrations. It’s a…
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Buddy Holly Crash Site
Feb 3, 1959 was the day the music died, according to the 1971 song “American Pie” by Don McLean. It was in a lonely field,…
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Bald Eagle Appreciation Days in Keokuk, Iowa (2026)
2026 marks the 42nd anniversary of the Bald Eagle Appreciation Days in Keokuk, Iowa. Is there a cost to attend the Bald Eagle Appreciation Days…
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Donna Reed Museum
Donna Reed was the wholesome girl next door featured in numerous films in the 1940s and 1950s, followed by a TV career that lasted decades….
