#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 197H: Lee and Des Moines Counties, Iowa

Introduction The Counties of Lee and Des Moines represent the southeastern edge of the State of Iowa, with Lee County home to the Cities of Keokuk and Fort Madison and Des Moines County home to the City of Burlington. Today, the communities are located largely along Route 61, with the City of Burlington at the Route 34 junction, the City of Fort Madison at the Route 2 junction, and the City of Keokuk at the junction with Routes 136 and 218. City of Burlington The City of Burlington is the […]

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Hype for the Future 197C: City of Fairfield, Iowa

Overview The City of Fairfield is a notable city located in Jefferson County in the southeastern portion of the State of Iowa and is known for Vedic principles and Maharishi International University, along with a notable Vedic Observatory at Maharishi Vedic City to the north. Within the City of Fairfield, additional amenities include the Phoenix Rising Hall and the local Carnegie Historical Museum. The community is located chiefly along east-west Route 34 and north-south Route 1 in the […]

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Hype for the Future 197A: City of Sabula, Iowa

Overview The City of Sabula is the only “island city” located in the State of Iowa, located within an island inside the Mississippi River and Jackson County. Today, the community is most notable for containing a location along the corridors of Routes 52 and 67, connecting the community to numerous locales within Iowa, Illinois, and beyond.

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

Hype for the Future 197/284: Cities of Clinton and Fulton in Iowa and Illinois

Overview The Cities of Clinton and Fulton are notable communities on opposite sides of the Mississippi River in the States of Iowa and Illinois, with the City of Clinton serving as the county seat of the eponymous county in Iowa and the community of Fulton serving as a notable community on the western end of Whiteside County, Illinois. Today, the City of Clinton is home to the Sawmill Museum and the Clinton County Historical Society, while the City of Fulton is home to the Windmill Cultural […]

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/05/16/hype-for-the-future-197-284-cities-of-clinton-and-fulton-in-iowa-and-illinois/

Hype for the Future 196P: City of Bellevue, Iowa

Overview The City of Bellevue is a smaller city located within the boundaries of Jackson County, Iowa, and home to the iconic Mont Rest Bed and Breakfast and Potter’s Mill Inn and Event Center. Today, the community is located directly facing the Mississippi River, along Routes 52 and 62, with the latter connecting to the county seat at Maquoketa, which is in turn home to the Decker Hotel and Bar.

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

Hype for the Future 196L: Epworth and Dyersville, Iowa

Overview To the west of the City of Dubuque are the notable communities of Epworth, home to Divine Word College; and Dyersville, a community of Delaware and Dubuque Counties home to the National Farm Toy Museum.

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/05/15/hype-for-the-future-196l-epworth-and-dyersville-iowa/

Hype for the Future 196K: City of Dubuque, Iowa

Overview The City of Dubuque is a significant city in and the county seat of Dubuque County, Iowa, along Routes 52 and 61 along the Mississippi River in the eastern portion of the State opposite Illinois and Wisconsin and firmly within the boundaries of the Driftless Area. Today, the community is associated with the historic William M. Black museum, the Hotel Julien Dubuque, the National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium, the Fenelon Place Elevator, the Dubuque Town Clock, Redstone Inn […]

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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 196G: City of Keosauqua, Iowa

Overview The City of Keosauqua is a city in and the county seat of Van Buren County, Iowa, along Route 1 slightly north of Route 2 and the Des Moines River. Today, the community is home to the Roberts Memorial Center, the Hotel Manning Riverview Inn and Steamboat Motor Lodge, and the Twombly Museum.

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/05/15/hype-for-the-future-196g-city-of-keosauqua-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 196B: Fayette County, Iowa

Overview Fayette County is a notable county within the State of Iowa and uses the City of West Union as the county seat, though the City of Oelwein is significantly larger by population. The communities are located chiefly on a north-south axis, with Route 150 connecting the two (2) communities, with other highways of the area including Route 3 in Oelwein and Routes 18 and 56 in West Union. The former is notable for the Hub City Heritage Corporation Railway Museum and fhe Oelwein Family […]

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Hype for the Future 196A: City of Independence, Iowa

Overview The City of Independence is a notable city in the eastern portion of the State of Iowa and serves as the county seat of Decatur County, located chiefly along the Route 20 corridor, with Route 150 serving the north-south direction. Today, the community is notable for the Wapsipinicon Mill, the Illinois Central Railroad Depot, and the Heartland Acres Agribition Center.

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

Hype for the Future 195K: The Amana Colonies

Overview The Amana Colonies are a notable group of utopian communities today located within Iowa County, Iowa, including the village areas of Amana, East Amana, West Amana, Middle Amana, High Amana, South Amana, and Homestead. Overall, the region is today located to the east of the community of Marengo along Route 6 at the junction with the diagonal Route 51 corridor. Notable amenities within the Amana Colonies include the Hotel Millwright in Amana, the Trail Inn, the Amana Heritage Society, […]

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/05/14/hype-for-the-future-195k-the-amana-colonies/

Hype for the Future 195G: City of Cresco, Iowa

Overview The City of Cresco is a city located in and the county seat of Howard County, Iowa, along Route 9 east of Route 63 and south of the Minnesota state line. Today, the community is home to the Connie’s Century Corner Bed and Breakfast.

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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.

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Hype for the Future 195A: City of Marshalltown, Iowa

Overview The City of Marshalltown is a city in and the county seat of Marshall County, Iowa, along Routes 30 and 14. Today, the community is associated with the Iowa Veterans Home and Marshalltown Community College, as well as the historic Binford and Glick-Sower Houses and Mowry Irvine Mansion.

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Hype for the Future 195/284: City of Osage, Iowa

Overview The City of Osage is a small community in and the county seat of Mitchell County, Iowa, along Routes 218 and 9 near the northern border of the State.

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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 194P: City of Perry, Iowa

Overview The City of Perry is a notable city in northern Dallas County, Iowa, near the Boone County line to the north, with the notable Carnegie Library Museum, Hotel Pattee, Mary Rose Collective, and Betsy Peterson Designs in the area. Today, the community is located primarily along the Route 141 corridor, slightly west of Route 169.

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

Hype for the Future 194F: City of Bedford, Iowa

Overview The City of Bedford is a small community along the southern border of the State of Iowa that serves as the county seat of Taylor County and is located near Lake of Three Fires State Park to the northeast, with the entire community associated with Routes 2 and 148 with the Taylor County Historical Museum in the northwest and the Taylor County Fairgrounds in the southeast.

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

Hype for the Future 194D: City of Spencer, Iowa

Overview The City of Spencer is a city in and the county seat of Clay County, Iowa, home to the Clay County Heritage Center, the Parker Museum, and a local art gallery at Arts on Grand. Overall, the community is located largely along Routes 18 from east to west and Route 71 from north to south.

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

Hype for the Future 155E: City of Farmington, Iowa

Overview The City of Farmington is a community located in and the county seat of Van Buren County, Iowa, in the United States of America. Today, the community is located along the Des Moines River, near the northernmost point of the State of Missouri, and local Route 2.

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/04/06/hype-for-the-future-155e-city-of-farmington-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 […]

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