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Iowa's fall colors will be especially vibrant
Data: SmokyMountains.com; Map: Axios VisualsStep aside, New England — the Midwest is the place to be for leaf-peeping season this year, according to AccuWeather.Driving the news: Vibrant fall foliage is expected in Iowa and the majority of the Midwest, thanks to persistent rainfall this spring and summer, followed by a dry fall."We are forecasting the best places to go are in the Midwest," said Paul Pastelok, a long-range forecaster with AccuWeather, in a statement.Zoom in: Peak fall colors in northeast Iowa are forecasted between Oct. 10-20, according to the Iowa DNR.Peak foliage is expected in central, southeast and southwest Iowa starting around Oct. 19-20.If you go: Here in central Iowa, there are plenty of elevated spots to see acres of trees, including the High Trestle Trail bridge near Madrid and Ledges State Park in Boone.The big picture: If you want to get out of town, other vibrant leaf-peeping states include Minnesota, Indiana, Illinois, Nebraska, Wisconsin and Kansas, according to AccuWeather.
Iowa Secures Federal Grant for High-Speed Internet Expansion
(Des Moines) Iowa has received approval for federal funding to expand high-speed internet access across the state. Iowa joins Minnesota, Georgia, and South Carolina in enhancing internet connectivity, which is essential for access to jobs, healthcare, and education. The state will now proceed with implementing its plan to ensure universal coverage.
Which Iconic Halloween Character is Most Popular in Iowa?
October is in full swing and with that comes cooler temperatures, the leaves changing colors, and one of the most exciting Holidays of the year...Halloween!. Ghosts, Goblins, Mummies, Vampires, Werewolves, Witches, and Zombies are ready to take over Halloween parties and hit the streets for trick-or-treating. Whether you plan on hitting the streets with your kids on Thursday, October 31st, or visiting a trunk-or-treat on a different day, it's an exciting time of the year for everyone.
Everything You Need to Know for Amana Oktoberfest 2024
Iowa's oldest Oktoberfest celebration is coming up this weekend! Amana Oktoberfest will take place Friday, October 4th through Sunday, October 6th. When it comes to Oktoberfest celebrations, the Amana Colonies have one of the best. The weekend is filled with German food, live polka music, a big parade, and, of course, plenty of beer. Here's a rundown of everything you should know ahead of the 2024 event:
This Illinois Diner Dubbed One of the Best in the U.S.
One of my favorite things to do is visit a town I've never been to and find a local diner off the beaten path. Some of the best meals I've had are at restaurants that only the local residents know of. Diners In the Midwest Are Best in America. Avoid...
2025 ATH Isaac Lee catching late attention from Iowa State, Michigan State, others
Isaac Lee is looking for a big close to his senior year. The Byron Center (Mich.) standout has been a three-year varsity standout. Head coach Marc Cisco said had he not gotten hurt as a freshman, it likely would have been four varsity seasons, and that he was so talented as an 8th grader that he potentially could have handled five varsity seasons.
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