#stateofiowa — Public Fediverse posts

Hype for the Future 197K: Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin

Introduction The City of Prairie du Chien is a notable city in the State of Wisconsin along the corridors of Routes 18 and 35 and is the second-oldest European settlement (after Green Bay) in the State of Wisconsin, as well as the county seat of Crawford County. Today, the community is located directly along the Mississippi River in the Driftless Area of southwestern Wisconsin and is among the oldest European settlements along the Upper Mississippi River, as well as the fourth-oldest […]

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/05/16/hype-for-the-future-197k-prairie-du-chien-wisconsin/

Hype for the Future 197B: City of Pella, Iowa

Overview The City of Pella is a city in and a notable Dutch immigrant settlement of Marion County, Iowa, larger than the county seat at Knoxville to the southwest. Today, the community is associated with iconic windmills and the campus of Central College, while being bypassed by Route 163 to the south. Notable amenities include the Molengracht Canal, Vermeer Mill, Pella Historical Village, the local Central Park, Scholte Historical House and Gardens, and the Sunken Gardens Windmill.

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/05/16/hype-for-the-future-197b-city-of-pella-iowa/

Hype for the Future 196J: City of Guttenberg, Iowa

Overview The City of Guttenberg is a city located along the Mississippi River in Clayton County, Iowa, downstream from opposite Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, with the community associated with the Lockmaster’s House Heritage Museum, a Riverfront Inn at the Landing, and Rosemary’s Bed and Bath. Interestingly, the community is located directly along the Route 52 corridor at the northwestern end of the portion of the route which parallels the Mississippi River.

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/05/15/hype-for-the-future-196j-city-of-guttenberg-iowa/

Hype for the Future 196F: City of Manchester, Iowa

Overview The City of Manchester is a city in and the county seat of Delaware County, Iowa, within the United States of America and the eastern portion of the State of Iowa near the Driftless Area. Today, the community is chiefly accessible via the east-west Route 20 and the north-south Route 13, with the former a United States Highway and the latter a state highway.

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/05/15/hype-for-the-future-196f-city-of-manchester-iowa/

Hype for the Future 196E: Clayton County, Iowa

Overview Located in the northeastern portion of the State of Iowa is Clayton County, home to notable cities such as Marquette and Elkader within county limits. While the City of Elkader serves as the county seat, the communities of Marquette and McGregor are notable Mississippi River communities opposite Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin. Today, the community of Elkader is home to the Elkader Jailhouse Inn and the Elkader Mill on Main, while surrounding areas are home to the Motor Mill Historic […]

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/05/15/hype-for-the-future-196e-clayton-county-iowa/

Hype for the Future 196/284: City of Vinton, Iowa

Overview The City of Vinton is a small city in and the county seat of Benton County, Iowa, along the Route 218 corridor north of Route 30 and home to Nathan’s Miles Glow Studio and the Pourville Art Studio and Gallery.

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/05/15/hype-for-the-future-196-284-city-of-vinton-iowa/

Hype for the Future 195M: City of Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Overview The City of Cedar Rapids is a notable city in the eastern portion of the State of Iowa and serves as the county seat of Linn County, along Interstate 380 and Routes 30 and 151, with I-380 an overlay of the older Route 218 corridor within the community. Today, the community is home to the Hotel at Kirkwood Center on the southern end of the area as well as the History Center, the African American Museum of Iowa, the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, the Brucemore historic site, and the […]

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/05/14/hype-for-the-future-195m-city-of-cedar-rapids-iowa/

Hype for the Future 195I: City of Waverly, Iowa

Overview The City of Waverly is a city in and the county seat of Bremer County, Iowa, home to Wartburg College and Routes 65, 218, and 3. Today, the community is associated with the northeastern portion of the State of Iowa and is home to a location of the Cobblestone Hotel and Suites chain serving generally smaller communities particularly throughout the Midwest.

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/05/14/hype-for-the-future-195i-city-of-waverly-iowa/

Hype for the Future 195E: City of Oskaloosa, Iowa

Overview The City of Oskaloosa is a city located within and the county seat of Mahaska County, Iowa, along Routes 63, 23, 92, and 163. Today, the community is located within the southeastern portion of the State of Iowa and is the site of the Southern Iowa Fair, William Penn University, and the Nelson Pioneer Farm and Museum.

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/05/14/hype-for-the-future-195e-city-of-oskaloosa-iowa/

Hype for the Future 195C: City of Albia, Iowa

Overview The City of Albia is a city in and the county seat of Monroe County, Iowa, along Routes 34 and 5 north of Centerville and Appanoose County.

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/05/14/hype-for-the-future-195c-city-of-albia-iowa/

Hype for the Future 195B: City of Knoxville, Iowa

Overview The City of Knoxville is a small city in and the county seat of Marion County, Iowa, along Routes 5, 14, and 92, with the community associated with the National Spirit Car Hall of Fame and Museum.

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/05/14/hype-for-the-future-195b-city-of-knoxville-iowa/

Hype for the Future 194WCI: Worth County, Iowa

Overview Worth County is a county located along the northern edge of the State of Iowa along the Route 65 corridor, with the City of Northwood serving as the county seat and notable smaller communities Kensett and Manly further south.

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/05/13/hype-for-the-future-194wci-worth-county-iowa/

Hype for the Future 194IFI: City of Iowa Falls, Iowa

Overview The City of Iowa Falls is a notable minor city located within Hardin County, Iowa, along Route 65 north of the Route 20 corridor. Today, the community is home to the Iowa Falls Swinging Bridge, the Pat Clark Art Collection, the 502 Grill House, and the Mills Tower Historic District.

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/05/13/hype-for-the-future-194ifi-city-of-iowa-falls-iowa/

Hype for the Future 194ELD: City of Eldora, Iowa

Overview The City of Eldora is a city located in and the county seat of Hardin County, Iowa, along the Route 175 corridor east of Route 65 in the central portion of the State. Today, the community is home to a notable downtown area as well as the Hardin County Farm Museum to the north.

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/05/13/hype-for-the-future-194eld-city-of-eldora-iowa/

Hype for the Future 194V: City of Lamoni, Iowa

Overview The City of Lamoni is a notable small city located in Decatur County, Iowa, home to the campus of Graceland University and Joseph Smith III’s Liberty Hall.

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/05/13/hype-for-the-future-194v-city-of-lamoni-iowa/

Hype for the Future 194E: Iowa Great Lakes

Introduction Within the northwestern portion of the State of Iowa is a group of seven (7) natural lakes commonly referred to in the area as the “Iowa Great Lakes,” including West Okoboji Lake, East Okoboji Lake, Big Spirit Lake, Upper Gar Lake, Lower Gar Lake, Minnewashta Lake, and Silver Lake, along with an assortment of smaller related lakes not officially included in the colloquial phrase. Communities The City of Spirit Lake serves as the county seat of Dickinson County, Iowa, and […]

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/05/13/hype-for-the-future-194e-iowa-great-lakes/

Hype for the Future 194C: City of Storm Lake, Iowa

Overview The City of Storm Lake is a city in and the county seat of Buena Vista County, Iowa, home to Buena Vista University, the Buena Vista County Historical, and the Harker House along with the notable King’s Pointe Resort nearby—all on or along the eponymous Storm Lake to the south.

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/05/13/hype-for-the-future-194c-city-of-storm-lake-iowa/

Hype for the Future 193O: City of Avoca, Iowa

Overview The City of Avoca is a smaller community located in eastern Pottawattamie County, Iowa, home to the Sweet Vale of Avoca Museum and the Volkswagen Beetle Spider.

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/05/12/hype-for-the-future-193o-city-of-avoca-iowa/

Hype for the Future 193F: Sioux City, Iowa

Overview Sioux City is a notable city located within Woodbury County, Iowa, serving as the county seat at the mouth of the Big Sioux River. Today, the city is notable for containing a few local hotels, as well as the sites of Briar Cliff College and Morningside University within city limits. A monument to Sergeant Floyd nearly overlooks the Missouri River on the south side of city limits, while on the north side are the Sergeant Floyd River Museum, the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center in […]

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/05/12/hype-for-the-future-193f-sioux-city-iowa/

Hype for the Future 162C: City of Humboldt, Iowa

Overview The City of Humboldt is a community located within and the county seat of Humboldt County, Iowa, associated with Routes 169 and 3. Today, the community is associated with a generally smaller downtown area and the upper Des Moines River.

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/04/11/hype-for-the-future-162c-city-of-humboldt-iowa/

Hype for the Future 142D: Ringgold and Adjacent Counties, Iowa and Missouri

Overview The City of Mount Ayr is a city located within and the county seat of Ringgold County in the southwestern portion of the State of Iowa in the United States. The community is located along Iowa Route 2 (east-west) and United States Route 169 (north-south). Route 2 provides eastbound access toward the Kellerton Grasslands Bird Conservation Area and the Cities of Decatur and Leon in Decatur County. Westbound, the highway continues to provide access to communities such as Bedford in […]

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/03/22/hype-for-the-future-142d-ringgold-and-adjacent-counties-iowa-and-missouri/

Hype for the Future 79C: City of Fort Dodge, Iowa

Introduction Located in the relatively northern portion of the State of Iowa, Fort Dodge represents a community home to the Fort Museum and Frontier Village and the Blanden Memorial Art Museum, both located within Webster County. The city serves as the county seat of Webster County and is surrounded entirely by rural territory, as is the case with a number of smaller cities in the nation. Surrounding Attractions Outside the City of Fort Dodge, external attractions are often located at […]

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/01/18/hype-for-the-future-79c-city-of-fort-dodge-iowa/