Population (2010) 1,147 Introduction Nauvoo is a town with an outsized history, where big dreamers and idealists came to make their plans a reality and where some of those dreams sparked epic conflicts, especially during the town's Mormon era. While much of the town’s Mormon history has been preserved
If you have fantasized about what it would be like to live in the Old West, head to McGregor, Iowa this weekend to outfit yourself at the Trader's Jubilee. Sponsored by the River Junction Trade Company, supplier of Old West atmosphere to Hollywood and regular folk, the event brings together period enthusiasts, dealers, and fans for
One of the country's best festivals. There's nothing like a watching a parade in the dead of winter to lift one's spirits.
I finally had a chance to get in some festival time last week. Not one to do things half-ass, I ran around to four festivals in two weekends. First up: Winona Steamboat Days where I watched the 63rd annual Grand Parade. Honestly, I had low expectations. Small town parades can be dull, especially if you’re an
One of my goals this summer was to go festival crazy, while not overdosing on corn dogs and funnel cakes. Mission accomplished. I only had one corn dog and one funnel cake, but I couldn’t pass up my first (and last) fried Twinkie. Here’s a list of the festivals that were part of my summer/fall circuit: • National
A full day of antique motorcycles racing around a dirt track (Davenport, Iowa).
