I’m guessing that many of us who live in and around Decorah don’t look around-- or up all that much as we walk down Water Street. We usually have a destination in mind and stroll along lost in thought, or we chat with the people with whom we walk. But...
Northeast Iowa is home to a trove of historic treasures. Stewarding and sharing our history are vital to our tourism economies and vibrant local communities. That's why we are inviting you to Preserving, Enhancing, and Promoting Northeast Iowa's Historical...
Preserving, Enhancing, and Promoting Northeast Iowa’s Historical Treasures is the theme of a full-day of historic workshops! Registration is open for “Preserving, Enhancing, and Promoting Northeast Iowa’s Historical Treasures,” a day of historic wor...
Recently, adult coloring books have become the latest hot trend for stress relief. Books of mandala prints, pages of flower patterns, and even landscapes, have taken over the once child-centered past time. Research has shown that coloring puts your mind...
The Mansion Museum in Forest City, Iowa, is maintained by Winnebago Historical Society. The Mansion Museum was originally an old Victorian home and was built at the turn of the twentieth century. Banker Charles Thompson constructed the mansion in 18...
Have you visited Northeast Iowa recently? Are you a Northeast Iowa resident that recently explored a new corner of our region? If so, you are invited to participate in the Northeast Iowa Visitor Survey! Your answers will help us understand who...
Imagine a relaxing trip to a town full of history and beauty. A place where you’ll meet some of the friendliest people, and you’ll experience nature at its finest. The place you are imagining is McGregor, Iowa! McGregor is a historic river town in t...
Whether you're into checking out places of historical interest; enjoying spotting wildlife amid beautiful scenic countryside, camping or canoeing Motor Mill, Elkander offers all of these things and more besides. History of the Mill Motor Mill was the...
This weekend, September 27th and 28th, step back in time at the Fort Rendezvous Days in Fort Atkinson in Winneshiek County. This is a great family event that every age will enjoy. The Annual Rendezvous Days has been held the last full weekend of September...
With the new school year here, I thought I'd drive down history lane and tell you how some grandparents or great grandparents of South Winn's students rode to school, sometimes it was quite a wild ride indeed! One summer day in 1942, the Superintendent...
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