Since 1914, a “garden laboratory” has been an essential teaching tool at Iowa State University. Today, the 17-acre Reiman Gardens incorporates academic and practical concepts with lessons from crop rotation… Read the full story »
Richardson-Jakway Historic Site
The Richardson-Jakway Historic Site provides a look back at a 19th century home, farmstead and community. The site features the 1851 Richardson-Jakway House and the now defunct pioneer community of… Read the full story »
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Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge
Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge is a tallgrass prairie and oak savanna reconstruction project located about twenty miles east of Des Moines. The Refuge offers scenic views of over 5,000… Read the full story »
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National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
Part museum, part aquarium, part science center, the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium includes 3 buildings housing historic artifacts and exhibits, terrestrial habitats, aquariums, and hands-on activities as well… Read the full story »
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National Farm Toy Museum
Check out the place where agricultural history is on a roll! The National Farm Toy Museum houses memorabilia and farm toys of today and yesterday. The museum’s mission is the… Read the full story »
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National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library
NCSML preserves, presents, and transcends unique stories of Czech and Slovak history and culture. Come experience a unique museum, exhibitions, a robust library, and an award-winning museum store. Throughout the… Read the full story »
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National Cattle Congress
The National Cattle Congress (NCC) is committed to benefit the youth of Iowa, to support educational programs and institutions, to expand agricultural horizons and to preserve and honor Iowa agricultural… Read the full story »
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Museums of Story City
The four museum sites in Story City share the unique and rich heritage of an agrarian community settled largely by Scandinavian immigrants. Experience the past by visiting a pioneer school… Read the full story »
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Motor Mill Historic Site
Motor Mill, built in 1869, preserves the story of flour milling and wheat production in Northeast Iowa. The mill also demonstrates the struggles farmers, businessmen and laborers faced in a… Read the full story »
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Miss Effie’s Country Flowers & Garden Stuff
A U-pick flower farm in northwest Scott County, Miss Effie’s invites you to relax and enjoy the beautiful Grant Wood countryside. Our gardens are perfect for strolling and picking the… Read the full story »
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