Iowa doesn't have the tallest buildings in the world (or country, or region), but we do have a few skyscrapers. Most are in Des Moines, Iowa's capital and largest city (but not all). One was even (for a time) the tallest building in the upper Midwest! Here are the...
Are you feeling adventurous? How about Iowa adventurous? Here are some Iowa-made products you should try for an authentic Iowa foodie experience. (Already tried them? Tell us what you think in the comments.) Brown Dogs Farm Located outside of Norwalk and...
Ah, bridges: Those important infrastructure pieces that get people across Iowa's many ravines, rivers, and sometimes lakes. While they may need more work (like a lot more), at least you don't have to ford the river in your Subaru. Some Iowa bridges are even worth a...
As a former high school and G League “athlete,” I still have moments while watching sports in person or on television where I look at the competition and say to myself, “I can take them.” While other former athletes who are in my position also have this feeling, I...
As the wise man 50 Cent once said, “Take me to the candy shop.” Fortunately, Iowans do not have to look far to find one in the Hawkeye State. Whether you are a chocolate connoisseur, a hard candy cruncher, a sucker for soft candy, or a gummy groupie, there is an...
Beyond being a former high school band president and someone who can still play the 1960s “Batman” TV show theme song on piano, my musical contribution to the world is minimal. Fortunately, other Iowans have provided the world with significant music contributions....
While they may not have the same level of name recognition as say The Plaza Hotel in New York or the Watergate Hotel in DC, Iowa is home to some pretty cool and historic hotels. Most of the hotels are over 90 years old and, if you’re like me and a little...
While Iowa doesn’t get the same recognition for hockey as its northern neighbor, the Hawkeye State’s connections to the game are deep. Iowa is also home to a number of professional and semi-pro teams and you can catch a game in just about any corner of the state....
The holiday season is here. If you are in the mood to give gifts to family and friends, buy local. You can also prove to family and friends living outside of the state why Iowa Made products are the best. Here is a list of great products made in the Hawkeye State....
Some people love it. Some people hate it. It is time to talk about the true enigma of Halloween sweets: candy corn. Whether it is the yellow part, the orange part, or the white part, no one knows what this candy tastes like. It looks like corn, and this is where...
