The Smaller Side of the Corridor

Chalk the Walk event in Mt. Vernon reminds us all that the smaller towns contribute to the Corridor’s quality of life.
I know the purpose of this blog is talk about the Corridor – and even as a local I’m not exactly sure what we mean by the Corridor. I think at one time a [...]

RiverRun Recap

The high on Sunday was only in the mid-50s but the cool air didn’t stop hundreds from attending the 29th annual RiverRun. Event coordinators are reporting an increase in both attendance and money raised!
More than 1,700 runners registered this year – up from 1,484 last year. Coordinators also said a record number of volunteers donated [...]

The Blur

Zzzziiipp! There goes another smiling kid zooming off to the next space at the Iowa Children’s Museum. Wheeee! The squeals spin off the carousel as it spins around. Swoooosh! The skaters glide around the ice rink.
If you haven’t tried all of the family fun to be had at Coral Ridge Mall, take advantage of Family [...]

Art in the Depot

What do trains and art have in common? Every April, I get excited when I see the billboards and posters go up around town for the annual Marion Arts Festival. It has been and continues to be an event that my family and I look forward to attending each spring.
This year’s event will be held [...]

Support the Corridor’s Animal Shelters

When we decided we were in the market to add a furry friend to our family, my husband visited the local animal shelter and immediately fell in love with our dog.  Although he’s not the smartest dog I’ve ever met, and was a bit timid at first, our dog has proven himself to be one [...]