Velkommen til Decorah -Home of Norwegian history, eagles and more
Decorah, Iowa, becomes the center of the universe for bird lovers early spring. That’s when you can tune in to the Raptor Resource’s tree cam and watch baby eagles move […]
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LeClaire, Iowa – Birthplace to stars and more
LeClaire, Iowa – the birthplace of American entertainment icons. It started a century ago with the birth of William Cody. Today, it’s Ground Zero for antique junkies. Cody – better […]
Tour de Waterloo Singlespeed Brewery
How often is the sequel bigger than the original? I guess in Hollywood, often. How about in breweries? In the case of Singlespeed Brewery in Cedar Falls, Iowa, its sequel […]
Quad Cities – John Deere Pavilion offers look at farming and more
It started with a single steel plow to help cut through the thick Midwestern soil. Today, John Deere leads the world in the production of farm machinery. The John Deere […]
Nordic Fest – Celebrating Decorah’s Norwegian heritage
Food, fun and history led the way during Nordic Fest in Decorah, Iowa. The northeast community celebrated its 51st version of recognizing its Norwegian heritage. About 15,000 people attended the […]
‘Forgotten’ no longer – Waterloo’s Grout Museum honors Korean War veterans
They came from all over Iowa with the goal of serving their country, just like their brothers, cousins and uncles did a few years earlier during World War II. The […]
Big wheels keep on turnin’ – Quad Cities’ Celebration Belle cruises the Mississippi
As you climb the steps to the top deck of the Celebration Belle, you can almost envision Mark Twain sitting at a corner table enjoying an ice-cold glass of sweet […]
Davenport’s Figge Museum is a gem in the Quad Cities
Iowa native Grant Wood may be known best for his painting “American Gothic,” but the artist created several beautiful pieces of work, ranging from paintings to sculptures. Wood died of […]
Geek Central! Fans flock to O Comic Con for pop culture fun, camaraderie
They gathered from all regions of the universe, some traveling light years just to say they participated in one of Earth’s rare moments. Some wanted to spot an acclaimed alien […]
Nahant Marsh provides a little nature in Quad Cities
Located a few minutes from downtown Davenport, Nahant Marsh provides visitors the serenity one finds with nature. The wetlands allow people to view wildlife and walk trails among beautiful trees […]