Virtual Road Trip

Iowa is leaving winter behind and welcoming spring with open arms. As the temperature rises, we continue our virtual tour of the state, with our next stop in Spencer, Iowa! With a population over 11,000, Spencer may be small, but the town is mighty when it comes to working together as a community. Besides some of the most diverse and one of the largest collection of 1930's Art Deco architecture in the Midwest, Spencer has a lot of cultural attractions, such as museums and live theater, if … [Read more...] about Virtual Tour – Spencer

As we move forward on our virtual trip across Iowa, we make our next stop in the lovely town of Mount Vernon. This town may have a population just shy of 5,000 people, but we it's a small town with a rich history, moments of growth with culture, industry, and even small businesses. Let's jump into our digital car and check out Mount Vernon. A Town With A Small Business Origin According to the book called, "A Centennial History of Mount Vernon, Iowa:1847-1947", the earliest known settler to … [Read more...] about Virtual Tour – Mount Vernon

  As we move forward on our digital journey across Iowa, we are stopping in our state's oldest city; Dubuque! The city is filled with economic growth, high quality housing, and beautiful shopping districts. Let's hop into our digital car and check out this masterpiece of a city firsthand. A Little History of Dubuque The name of the city originates from the first settler to the area; a French-Canadian fur trader named Julien Dubuque. When he arrived in 1785, the Mesquakie (Fox) … [Read more...] about Virtual Road Trip – Dubuque

The sun is shining and we're ready virtual road trip across Iowa this weekend. The sixth stop in our tour so far, we're excited to make our next stop in Clear Lake, Iowa! Clear Lake is home of a number of marinas, state parks and tourism-related businesses. Though the town itself is just under 8,000 people, Clear Lake is a major stop on Interstate 35 and attracts local and national tourism. Join us as we explore the town! First up for our tour is the Surf Ballroom. The Surf Ballroom first … [Read more...] about Virtual Road Trip – Clear Lake

  The snacks are packed and we are ready to hop into our digital car once again as we take a virtual road trip across Iowa. We've already visited some amazing communities, but we're super excited to make our next stop in Burlington, Iowa! Located along the bluffs of the Mississippi River and just shy of 30,000 residents, Burlington has become a hub of employment, art, culture, recreation, and healthcare. Join us as we explore the town! With over 200 acres of lovely parks … [Read more...] about Virtual Road Trip – Burlington

As we continue on our digital trip across Iowa, we are stopping in Ames! With a growing population, surpassing more than 65,000 people, Ames offers cultural, recreational, educational, business, and entertainment amenities that are more aligned with big cities, making Ames a great place to expat for the weekend, or even better, a place to call home. Ames is on their way to becoming a major player in how the future of the bio-economic industry develops, all thanks to Iowa State University. No … [Read more...] about Virtual Road Trip – Ames

  As we continue our digital journey across Iowa, it would only make sense to make a quick stop in a town which has a name so good, it's nearly identical to the state we occupy; Iowa City! Iowa City is located in the center of their county, making it the political zenith of Johnson County. It's also a region filled with a lot of educational opportunity, with Iowa City being home to the University of Iowa! Over the years, Iowa City has been developing with more culture, art, and of … [Read more...] about Virtual Road Trip – Iowa City

The next stop on our Virtual Road Trip is Marion! This city is one of the fastest growing places in the state. With nearly 40,000 people in Marion, the town is growing and becoming a mecca for the arts, healthy living, and a place to grow business. According to Mayor AbouAssaly, "Whether you enjoy music in the City Square on a warm summer night, Christmas in the Park in December, the nationally-acclaimed Marion Arts Festival in the spring, or walking the trails on a crisp fall morning, it's no … [Read more...] about Virtual Road Trip – Marion

Cedar Rapids, the second-largest city in Iowa, is known as the “City of Five Seasons”. However, for those that haven't traveled to Cedar Rapids recently, it's becoming a city known for their flourishing center of arts, culture, dining and of course, shopping. Let's hop in our digital cars and go on a virtual road trip to this amazing town! When traveling to Cedar Rapids, there's a few key historic and cultural attractions you must see. However, with winter weather and other travel restrictions, … [Read more...] about Virtual Road Trip – Cedar Rapids