The Ho Chunk (Winnebago) people share their pride and history annually through a powwow that attracts thousands of visitors and hundreds of dancers. But, how do they continue to tell their story beyond a four-day powwow? Since 2006, the Clans Sculpture Garden and Cultural Plaza shares the story of the tribe’s 12 clans. Located on the […]
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 stakes were high as the United Nations sought to resolve the first major military action of the Cold War. In June 1950, North Korea invaded […]
Napoleon was defeated at the Battle of Waterloo. So, it makes sense that Waterloo, Iowa, took its name from the heroes of the Belgium battle, correct? No. Originally called Prairie Rapids Crossing, a city name was required to petition for a post office in the area. A man liked the name Waterloo; thus, Prairie Rapids […]
As Missouri leaders sought the right spot for its state capitol upon its admission as the 24th state in 1821, St. Charles on the eastern edge of the state served that role. The city, which was the launching pad for the Lewis and Clark expedition in 1804, served as the territorial capitol, so it remained […]
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 tea, dapper in his all-white suit and hat. His bushy mustache overflowing his upper lip. Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn may be chasing Becky around […]
Tis the season football fans look forward to – the start of preseason training camp. National Football League teams start reporting to camp this weekend and everyone will be in camp by the end of next week. The regular season kicks off Thursday, Sept. 7th. The Pro Football Hall of Fame exhibition game is scheduled for […]
Editor’s Note: Nebraska is celebrating its 150th birthday in 2017. As the state observes its sesquicentennial, we are revisiting some of the state’s attractions. Today, we take a look at the Children’s Zoo in Lincoln… Lincoln’s Children’s Zoo has a nice selection of small animals, but the zoo is definitely designed for families with young […]
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 cancer at the age of 51 in 1942. “American Gothic” – which depicts a farmer and either his wife or daughter (depending on whom you […]
Is a hot dog worth a two-hour detour from the drive home? You bet it is when it’s a hot dog from the world’s largest hot dog stand. Located in Washington, Missouri, we added about two hours to our drive home from a trip to Jefferson City. What should have been a 5-hour drive home […]
New Ulm played a major role in the Indian Wars of the 1800s. The southern Minnesota city along the banks of the Minnesota River was the site of two battles between the Dakota (Santee Sioux) and local residents. The story of New Ulm and the US-Dakota War of 1862 – the last major war […]
