Logan holds a unique distinction in Iowa as the only community where three of the state’s fourteen scenic byways meet, offering travelers an exceptional blend of history, scenery, and small‑town charm.
The three Iowa Byways that converge in Logan are the Loess Hills National Scenic Byway, the Western Skies Scenic Byway, and the Lincoln Highway Heritage Byway-A National Scenic Byway.
A kiosk project designed to connect visitors with the area’s landscapes, history, and local points of interest is moving forward through a partnership between Golden Hills RC&D, Prairie Rivers of Iowa, and the Iowa DOT’s Iowa Byways program. Every byway has an Interpretive Master Plan, which guides the coordinators in ways to tell the stories that make a byway unique. One recommended tool is an 8‑foot, two‑sided outdoor interpretive kiosk. Creating a coordinated three‑kiosk installation is the ideal choice for the city of Logan.
With Prairie Rivers of Iowa securing funding for the Lincoln Highway Heritage Byway portion of the trifecta, the project is set to become a reality this fall. The kiosks will be installed in the City Park, where they will be visible from the road and easily accessible to visitors, encouraging them to stop, park, and engage with the interpretive content.
Last fall, the Dean J. King Family Foundation awarded a $5,000 grant to support the kiosk. In April, Prairie Rivers learned that the Iowa West Foundation will contribute up to $3,000, and the Community Foundations of Southwest Iowa will provide an additional $3,500.
Prairie Rivers looks forward to evaluating how this new signage enhances tourism in Harrison County and its surrounding communities. *Grant Spotlight image courtesy of Iowa West Foundation.