Who says there’s nothing to do in Iowa after snow covers the ground and the thermostat hits 32 degrees Fahrenheit (or colder)? Just dress a little warmer and head out for the slopes, lakes, or even use your eagle eyes to view – what else? – eagles. As the calendar hits winter, Iowa’s outdoors are […]
From Santa Claus to farms, west Iowans enjoy their holiday season. As neighborhoods take holiday light displays to a new level, they’re at a point where they challenge cities’ holiday decorations. One of the fun parts of the holiday season is exploring lighting exhibits. Western Iowa features unique and fun experiences. While Council Bluffs is […]
‘Tis the season for holiday shopping. Why not consider shopping local? It doesn’t matter where you live, you can find locally-made products or procure what you’re looking for by shopping locally. In Iowa, the entire state is your shopping bag. In partnership with Travel Iowa (opinions and views are ours), we’ve created a holiday shopping […]
The central Iowa sky fills with the colors of the rainbow as hot air balloons ascend from outside Indianola, rising high above the horizon. More than 100 hot air balloons are expected at the National Balloon Classic from July 29-August 6. With daily events surrounding morning and evening mass ascensions, more than 70,000 people are […]
The Boys – and Girls – of Summer are back! Baseball fans around the country will gather at ballparks, sports bars and in front of televisions to watch America’s Pastime kick off the 2022 season. Finally settling the battle of billionaires and millionaires that delayed the start of the season with an owners’ lockout, fans […]
The one thing you can count on when it comes to craft breweries is the beer is made with love. People love beer and are always looking for ways to create the next best-tasting brew. With more than 100 independent breweries across the state, that challenge is addressed daily. The Iowa Brewers Guild even created […]
Walter O’Reilly left his hometown of Ottumwa to serve in his country’s Army during the Korean War. “Radar,” as he was known by his comrades in the 4077th M*A*S*H unit, served his country honorably. Following his military service, he lived in Kansas City, along with Col. Potter and his wife. If Radar were to return to […]
Elk Horn, Iowa, may be best-known for its 19th-century Danish windmill and all-things Danish, but the town of about 600 has even more attractions to draw people to its quaint digs. From a Viking house to restaurants that can compete with the best in the big cities, there may be close to a dozen reasons to […]
If you’re a fan of hiking or just enjoy tranquility, then a visit to Five Ridge Prairie in northwest Iowa is perfect for you. A lone one-room cabin sits high above the river valley at the northern end of the world-famous Loess Hills in Plymouth County. Positioned between Sioux City and Westfield off Highway 12, […]
The bats have been put away for some teams while others prepare to play on in the NCAA baseball tournament. But, nearly 48,000 fans saw 15 good games during the Big Ten conference tournament at Omaha’s TD Ameritrade Park. The opportunity to cover the event as part of the league’s media pool proved to be […]
