Enjoy a scenic drive of 50+ miles following the course of the Iowa River as it winds thru Franklin and Wright counties. Oak savannahs, rolling hills, glacial moraines and much… Read the full story »
Plum Grove Historic Home
Plum Grove is the home of Iowa’s first territorial governor, Robert Lucas, and his wife Friendly. Once a 360-acre farm, the home is now on a four-acre tract gently surrounded… Read the full story »
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Putnam Museum & Science Center
You belong here! The 115,000 sq. ft. museum includes changing and permanent exhibits: Black Earth/Big River; Hall of Mammals; Common Ground: Our Voice, Our Stories; World Culture Gallery; Unearthing Ancient… Read the full story »
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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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Museums of Story City
Discover the vibrant agrarian roots of Story City through our four museum sites, celebrating our community’s Scandinavian heritage. Step back in time at a pioneer schoolhouse, once a polling site… 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 demonstrates the struggles farmers, businessmen and laborers faced in a remote… 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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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 Farm Toy Museum
Experience the rich history of agriculture through a vast collection of farm toys and memorabilia. The museum’s primary mission is to preserve the history of farming through the art of… 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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