Iowa Adventures | Iowa Adventurer

Jul 31

Travelers on the 'Great River Road' are welcomed to Kingston with a tree carved city sign

Iowa Adventurer has a goal of getting a #CitySignSelfie in all of the towns (and even some of the unincorporated towns) in Iowa. As of th...

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Jul 30

Vítáme Vás do Chelsea via the Lincoln Highway, Iowa's Czech Trail, or the Iowa Valley Scenic Byway

Do all roads lead to Chelsea? The town of about 265 people in Tama County can brag that it is on the map of three different routes: The L...

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Jul 29

In business since 1946, Jerry's Main Lunch in Burlington is "Home of the Original Hot Mess"

It's true that you shouldn't believe everything you read or see on the Internet. However, if you open up Google and type in "Best breakfa...

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Jul 28

As 'Rodeo Town USA', Sidney draws thousands annually for Iowa's Championship Rodeo

"This ain't my first rodeo" is an idiom (figure of speech) usually meant to convey that someone is not a novice or inexperienced at somet...

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Jul 27

A swing across the Lover's Leap Bridge in Columbus Junction is accompanied by a tragic urban legend

There's an interesting urban legend that accompanies a quite amazing and historic pedestrian bridge in Columbus Junction. As the tale goe...

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Jul 24

When in Rome (Iowa)...

There is an old proverb that says, "When in Rome...do as the Romans do". To summarize, it means that when you are in an unfamiliar place ...

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Jul 23

Floris is the smallest of just four incorporated cities in Davis County

I'm not sure if there is any county in Iowa that has fewer incorporated communities than Davis County. Davis County is a small rural coun...

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Jul 21

Amazing history and hospitality awaits guests at Fort Madison's elegant Kingsley Inn and Guest House

When it comes to restaurants and hotels, I have the same view on things. Sure, you can find a decent meal and quality service at a chain ...

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Jul 13

Henry A. Wallace Country Life Center near Orient welcomes guests to enjoy 'Pizza on the Prairie'

In 1999, at the end of the 20th Century, the Des Moines Register did a look back at the last 100 years and picked a group of Iowans who c...

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Jul 6

Explore a full-size 'Corps of Discovery' replica keelboat at Lewis and Clark State Park near Onawa

Just south of Sioux City, near the Missouri River and the community of Onawa, is Lewis and Clark State Park. Meriwether Lewis and William...

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Jul 3

A business in Downtown Ames is part of a 'Torrent' of new Iowa breweries

It's been about a decade since the Iowa Legislature voted to allow beer to be brewed and sold in Iowa with an "alcohol by volume" (ABV) a...

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Jul 2

No meal choice fails at The Twisted Tail, a popular steakhouse and saloon in Beebeetown

It might take you awhile to find Beebeetown on the map, but I promise you that once you find it and then visit The Twisted Tail Steakhous...

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Jul 1

A 'Jolley' community with a 'Field of Screams'

Jolley, a small community in Calhoun County that is just north of Highway 20, is home to a "Field of Screams". Initially, I assumed it wa...

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Jun 30

Paying homage to a famous native, Stanton's old water tower is the 'World's Largest Coffee Pot'

2020 is Stanton's sesquicentennial. This means that the little Montgomery County community of approximately 700 people has been a town fo...

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Jun 18

'Pop' off of Highway 20 and visit Sac City to see the 'World's Largest Popcorn Ball'

We all know that Iowa is a global leader in the production of agricultural products. We're pretty proud of our competitive standing in co...

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Jun 16

The 'Rumors' are true, there is a great bar and grill on Sutherland's Main Street

Where might you go in a small town to find out the latest town gossip, hearsay, tall tales, or rumors? It's a good chance you'd find your...

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Jun 15

Reborn in Sanborn: Downtown business gives new life to antique furniture and treasures

A recently revitalized building in downtown Sanborn is now the home of a new small business that is specializing in rehabilitating and re...

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May 19

SUX in Sioux City honors Brigadier General Bud Day, a decorated war hero whose legacy does not suck

Every airport has a three letter code that it is known by. Des Moines is DSM. Cedar Rapids is CID. Chicago O'Hare is ORD. Washington D.C....

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May 18

Downtown Red Oak is built around the historic and idyllic Fountain Square Park

Many county seats in Iowa (a county seat is where the courthouse is located) have a downtown square with the courthouse being the element...

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May 13

A one-room schoolhouse in Moorhead provides warm hospitality to Loess Hills Scenic Byway travelers

At one time, our state had thousands of one-room schoolhouses dotting the landscape. As populations grew and shifted and school districts...

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May 11

Picturesque Ingemann Danish Church, nestled in the Loess Hills near Moorhead, is lovingly preserved

West of Moorhead in Monona County on county blacktop E54 is a small church that seems like it could be plucked right out of a Hollywood m...

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Mar 30

'The Secret's in the Sauce' since 1957 at El Fredo Pizza in Sioux City

I'm paraphrasing here, but there is an old saying that essentially says, "There's no such thing as bad pizza". For someone who likes pizz...

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Mar 27

With their famous pork tenderloins, TJ's Cafe in Villisca serves up 'homemade food people love'

Many small towns throughout Iowa have that one special restaurant where the locals gather for a good meal and a hot cup of coffee and the...

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Mar 26

Crystal Lake in Hancock County is 'Home of the World's Largest Bullhead'

Iowa is home to a number of different "World's Largest". Sac City is home of the "World's Largest Popcorn Ball", Brandon has a huge fryin...

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