Around Iowa

Refocus Film Festival

Iowa City’s Refocus Film Festival revives a storytelling tradition. Photo: David Greedy Writer: Madeline ...

The punchiest pumpkin patches around Iowa

Iowans have no shortage of pumpkin patchin’ events this fall. Photo: Kelsey Todd Visit ...

Take a peek at peak fall colors in Iowa

October is the prime time for fall color. Here, Marquette’s Schoolhouse Antique Mall tempts ...

Where to pick apples this season

Wills Family Orchard in Adel grows organic apples on a portion of the property. ...

One Trip to Try: Coralville Lake

You’ll find Coralville Lake snug between Cedar Rapids and Iowa City. It’s a perfect ...

Historic highlight: Visit a blacksmith shop in Haverhill

Matthew Edel built a blacksmith shop in Haverhill in the 1880s. Photo: State Historical Society ...

Five spots to paddle in Des Moines

With plenty of places to rent gear, you’ll never be up a creek without a ...

Win big with your State Park Passport

Pikes Peak State Park in McGregor is one of 60 stops to check off your ...

Explore the RAGBRAI route on your own time

The Creamery in Polk City makes for a perfect pit stop after a ride ...

Des Moines Water Lantern Festival lights up the night

Decorate your lantern however you please, then release your creation into the water for ...