Outdoors
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10 buildings in Iowa that are older than the state itself
These ten buildings were already standing when Iowa became a state in 1846.
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Stand-up paddleboarding in Iowa: What to know & where to go
Want to try stand-up paddleboarding in Iowa? Here are the rules, tips, businesses, and spots to know.
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The top wildlife refuge in the nation is right here in Iowa
Iowa is home to a hidden gem that’s just been crowned the top wildlife refuge in the U.S.: Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge. Here’s what you need to know.
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Dog-friendly bars, breweries, & restaurants in Davenport
Grab your pup and check out these dog-friendly bars and restaurants around Davenport, Iowa.
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These 2 new (and free!) tools can help you stay safe & cool this summer
As summer reaches its peak in Iowa, two new tools designed to assist in heat risk monitoring have become available to the public.
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Watch the 3 Iowa minor league baseball teams in 2024
Watch an Iowa minor league baseball team in a city near you. Baseball season is upon us, and while Iowa has no Major League Baseball (MLB) teams in residence (unless it’s the day they’re playing at the Field of Dreams), we’ve got three minor league baseball (MiLB) teams to watch—all unionized since 2023! Check out…
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Celebrate with these 14 free Juneteenth events in Iowa in 2024
Juneteenth is officially a Monday this year, but events have already started in some places, with many this weekend, and others throughout the month. Check out the list below to find an event near you:
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22 LGBTQ+ Pride events in Iowa (3 brand new!) in 2024
June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month. If you’re looking for Pride events in Iowa in 2024, here are 22 of them. The first Pride was in 1970, on the one-year commemoration of the Stonewall Uprising, which happened outside of the Stonewall Inn—a bar in New York City—on June 28, 1969. To be sure, LGBTQ+ activists had…
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What is May’s Flower Moon, and what else you’ll see this summer in Iowa
The Flower Moon isn’t just a natural event; it’s a celebration of life and the bounty of the Heartland. Here’s what Iowans need to know.
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Exploring on a budget: Here are 5 free places to visit in Iowa
Here are 5 free places in Iowa that you must visit.
