Blog: Byway Buzz
Four-lane Highway 30 finally connects Ames, Cedar Rapids by Jeff Morrison
Expressway across six counties was 60 years in the making. Highway 30 is now 4-lane from Ames to Cedar Rapids.
Books for the byways
I have always reached for books about a place before I venture out so that I can really understand where the place has been. Join me for a list of my “to read” books about the byways.
Two from Prairie Rivers Obtain Certified Professional Guide Titles
Two of our staff recently added Certified Professional Guide titles to their names through the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach’s Professional Guide Certification Program.
Oktoberfest in the Amanas: It’s more than beer
On October 4, Iowa’s oldest annual Bavarian style Oktoberfest celebration will be kicking off in the heart of the Amana colonies.
‘Big Boy’ visits Belle Plaine by Jeff Morrison
The Union Pacific’s No. 4014 “Big Boy” steam locomotive stops in downtown Belle Plaine, Iowa, on Thursday, September 5, 2024. The train’s trip across Iowa closely followed the Lincoln Highway.
Iowa Lincoln Highway Association Flashback: 1995, with Bob Ausberger
Revisiting the first Iowa Lincoln Highway Association Newsletter with first Iowa LHA President, Bob Ausberger. Read about all of the accomplishments that first year!
From “Green Corn Dance” to “Powwow:” the Meskwaki Nation’s End of Summer Tradition
The Meskwaki Nation located in Tama County has celebrated the end of summer every year for over 100 years with the Meskwaki Annual Powwow.
Freedom Rock Tour and a Liberty Rock on the Lincoln Highway and the Iowa Valley Byways
14 Iowa County Freedom Rocks and One Liberty Rock along the Lincoln Highway Heritage Byway and the Iowa Valley Scenic Byway
Where Was I on the byway? Part 1
"Where Was I on they byway?" began as a post on our Facebook page that was telling people, “Hey look what famous Lincoln Highway Café is open again!” Since I began work as the byway coordinator for...