Stone City’s General Store will be your new favorite hangout

I found a new favorite place to have a bite.  A place with good food, a cozy atmosphere and live music.  A place where even my five-year-old has fun and isn’t out of place dancing. It’s a bit off the beaten path, but well worth the drive.
Nestled on the bank of the Wapsi River in [...]

Bike riding and Bluegrass

Central City showcases two festivals this weekend – CC Rider and the 33rd annual Bluegrass Festival.
The decorated bikes have adorned lawns and businesses for weeks. Some were spray painted purple from rim to rim, some held flower baskets, and others sparkled in the summer sun. Regardless of the artist’s intention, each drew attention and encouraged [...]

The Mill and Catfish Keith

For our date night this month my husband and I ventured back to an old stomping ground and saw one of our favorite performers.
The Mill in downtown Iowa City has forever been one of my favorite spots.  When I was young, my mom would drive to Iowa City to go shopping and we’d always stop [...]

The Iowa State Fair is Here!

Iowa is famous for a few things. Corn. The Field of Dreams. And the Iowa State Fair. Ok, we’re famous for more things than that, but I’ve traveled enough to know these are three near the top of the list.
Yesterday marked the opening day of the Iowa State Fair.
It’s one of the only places in [...]

August Means Downtown Getdown in Marion

When the calendar changes to August it means one thing in Marion – time for the Downtown Getdown.  Held annually in City Square Park, Downtown Getdown in an event that showcases great local music and food.
The event is sponsored by the Marion Business Committee (of the Marion Chamber of Commerce).
And best of all… admission is [...]