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This Antique Mall Along Route 66 In Illinois Is The Epitome of Americana
The Pink Elephant Antique Mall celebrates all things America including the very American activity of going on a long road trip and stopping to grab a burger. For some, the place itself carries memories of high school years gone by, but for others, picking up a vintage toy can also teleport them back in time to recollections of their youth. Check out these other antiquing destinations around Illinois if you are on the hunt for something specific. While The Pink Elephant Mall is located just along Historic Route 66, the best part of any road trip is when you chart your own path and take the road less traveled. Every time I do that, I end up lost. I’d suggest bringing an up-to-date road atlas with you when you set out for The Pink Elephant Antique Mall if you like to follow side roads like me. Do you know of any other must-see antique malls in Illinois?
Residents from Driftless Area express concerns over proposed wind farm
BELMONT, Wis. (WMTV) - Dozens of residents from Lafayette, Grant, Iowa and Dane counties gathered Thursday to discuss a proposed wind farm that would span across Southwest Wisconsin. Several people across the Driftless Area say they are opposed to ‘Uplands Wind,’ a wind farm project that could lead to the...
Developer Proposing Two New Hotels In Port of Dubuque
An Iowa developer has interest in building two new Marriott branded hotels in the Port of Dubuque. The Dubuque City Council has announced they will be meeting in special session tomorrow evening at 5 o’clock to set a public hearing for next month on a proposed Development Agreement between the City of Dubuque and Kinseth Hospitality Company.
Public Hearing Scheduled For Discussion On Two Hotels
The Dubuque City Council voted, 7-0, Wednesday evening to set a September16th public hearing to discuss and possibly approve a development agreement to build a hotel complex at the Port of Dubuque. Kinseth Hospitality Co., has proposed the $30 million private construction of a pair of Marriott-branded hotels on city property. The developers negotiated an estimated $4.4 million rebate from tax-increment financing over 10 years from new property tax revenue raised at the site, which the city has offered to the developer for $800,000. The two hotels, Residence Inn by Marriot and Courtyard by Marriott, will be constructed as two wings of the same six-story building and share a concierge desk.
Dubuque to celebrate Community of Character Award
DUBUQUE, IA — Dubuque will celebrate its 2024 Iowa Community of Character award with a community event and official presentation on Monday, Aug. 19. Earlier this summer, Drake University’s Robert D. and Billie Ray Center selected Dubuque to receive the Community of Character Award as part of the annual Iowa Character Awards. Through the awards, the Ray Center recognizes individuals, organizations, and communities throughout Iowa showing the center’s six pillars of Character Counts: trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and good citizenship. The awards were presented during a ceremony in Altoona on Aug. 2.
Branching Out Dubuque Tree-Planting Initiative Kicks Off Saturday, August 24
Sustainable Dubuque will join community partners to kick off the Branching Out Dubuque tree-planting initiative on Saturday, Aug. 24, at 9 a.m. at the Eagles Watch Audubon Overlook at the 16th Street Detention Basin The public is invited to attend. More than 30 trees will be planted that morning along...
Pocket Prairies, Endangered Bees, & Dubuque’s Big-Little Impact
Dubuque County is buzzing with excitement as the Mowing to Monarchs program helps transform ordinary lawns into vibrant, pollinator-friendly pocket prairies. It super easy to do almost anywhere. My family has maintained a small "pocket prairie" for 3 years now next to our house. It's super low maintenance and is always a buzz with butterflies, bees, and various insects. Now this Dubuque-driven effort is making a big impact, especially considering the sighting of the endangered Rusty Patched Bumblebee in 2022.
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