5 articles tagged with iowa travel
There's something magical about cities that wear their history like layers of geological strata—visible to those who know where to look. Cedar Rapids, Iowa, may not boast underground catacombs like my native Venice, but beneath its modern Midwestern facade lies...
Des Moines has been my professional playground for decades, a city where urban innovation meets agricultural heritage in ways that continually surprise me. While most visitors beeline for the Capitol building or skip town entirely, this heartland gem has cultivated...
Standing at the edge of the mighty Mississippi River with my daughter perched on my shoulders, I couldn't help but feel connected to generations of travelers who've been drawn to these waters. Dubuque, Iowa's oldest city, offers families a perfect...
I'll admit it—when my surveying firm first sent me to Sioux City for a commercial property assessment, I was skeptical about what I'd find beyond meeting rooms and hotel lobbies. Yet this Missouri River city surprised me with its architectural...
I never expected to fall for Sioux City's understated charm. After years chasing dramatic coastlines, this Midwestern hub offered a refreshing change of pace when I visited my college roommate and her family last summer. What struck me most wasn't...