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Discovering the Corps of Discovery: Lewis & Clark Festival

Onawa, IA: Monona County The wild trek from St. Louis to the sea was a long one for the Corps of Discovery and Western Iowa was an important region to Lewis and Clark’s mission so why not celebrate it every year at Lewis and Clark State Park in the heart of the Loess Hills. If you love period clothing, handmade… Continue reading Discovering the Corps of Discovery: Lewis & Clark Festival

Gallivanting with Linder Tire Service

Linder Tire is Gearing Up for Spring and So Are We!

Have you felt like its been a long winter? Are you tired of the slush, ice, and that salt everywhere? I don’t know about you, but I could go to be pampered somethin’ fierce. Guess what! Your trusty car feels the same way. Taking your car into Linder Tire for needed maintenance is always a… Continue reading Linder Tire is Gearing Up for Spring and So Are We!

2017 Best Between Bread · East Central Iowa · Iowa Food

The Best Between Bread-Iowa’s Sandwich Masters: Locale 40, North Liberty

North Liberty, IA: Johnson County We all need that precious reason, excuse, motivation, or maybe a threat from a loved one to spark a road trip. Whatever that final image or reason is that triggers your curiosity and get you moving can be a lot of things. Gourmet cheeseburgers and an option to pour your own… Continue reading The Best Between Bread-Iowa’s Sandwich Masters: Locale 40, North Liberty

East Central Iowa · Family Adventures · Iowa Food

North Liberty’s Little Italy

North Liberty, IA: Johnson County Oh, BABY, are we glad we stopped into this place! Let’s think the holidays for a moment. You have family in town and you know that you’re going to be cooking all day long for the big day. You’ll want to take a couple breaks between cooking baking, cocoa pouring, big… Continue reading North Liberty’s Little Italy

2016 Taco Tour · East Central Iowa · Iowa Food

Hecho En Iowa-A Search for the Best Hometown Tacos: Locale 5, North Liberty

North Liberty, IA: Johnson County There’s a relatively new restaurant in Iowa’s Creative Corridor and they figured out how to lure The Iowa Gallivant through the doors and many more customers seeking the flavors from south of the border….and another border…and another one after that. El Taquito’s meals feature the best of Mexico and Central America. Maribel knew there… Continue reading Hecho En Iowa-A Search for the Best Hometown Tacos: Locale 5, North Liberty

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Club 965-Cruising the Creative Corridor’s Unofficial Main Street

Coralville, North Liberty & Swisher, IA: Johnson County Iowa City Area: 1988-My mom and I move to Goosetown (Northside Iowa City) from our home in Marion, IA.  Back in 1988, there didn’t seem to be many reasons to head off to Coralville, North Liberty, or Swisher. Why would you venture off to Coralville? Well, there’s… Continue reading Club 965-Cruising the Creative Corridor’s Unofficial Main Street