Monroe County

Mar 17

Bogie's Steakhouse in Albia, with its generous portions, boasts that 'You Can't Beat Our Meat'

When a steakhouse throws down the gauntlet with a slogan of "You Can't Beat Our Meat", you know it some place that has plenty of...

Feehan's Pub is the place to meet in Iowa's Little Ireland

Iowa Adventurer

Jan 24, 2019

Feehan's Pub is the place to meet in Iowa's Little Ireland

Melrose is the Little Ireland of Iowa. Of course, if you are going to be the Little Ireland...you better have an Irish pub. For Melrose,...

Be greeted by leprechauns in Melrose, the Little Ireland of Iowa

Iowa Adventurer

Jan 15, 2019

Be greeted by leprechauns in Melrose, the Little Ireland of Iowa

Monroe County's Melrose is affectionately known as Iowa's Little Ireland. The town website and a Facebook page both inform you that upon...

Decorate with dollars at the Red Barn Saloon and Grille near Lake Rathbun

Iowa Adventurer

Jan 10, 2019

Decorate with dollars at the Red Barn Saloon and Grille near Lake Rathbun

In my travels around the United States, a pub in Charleston, South Carolina known as The Griffon stands out as memorable simply because...

Welcome Home Soldier Monument near Albia is unlike anything else in Iowa

Iowa Adventurer

Jan 8, 2019

Welcome Home Soldier Monument near Albia is unlike anything else in Iowa

When my friend told me she was going to take me to the veteran's park outside of Albia, I nodded my agreement and assumed it would be...

On the square in Albia, a historic courthouse is surrounded by beautiful buildings of commerce

Iowa Adventurer

Jan 4, 2019

On the square in Albia, a historic courthouse is surrounded by beautiful buildings of commerce

In many of our 99 counties, a stately courthouse is located in the middle of a town square in the county seat. These gorgeous examples...

Exit the highway to enjoy The Highway Restaurant in Albia

Iowa Adventurer

Jan 2, 2019

Exit the highway to enjoy The Highway Restaurant in Albia

You know a place is going to be good when you pull up on a Sunday around noon (right after church) and the parking lot is full of cars...

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