#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 […]

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/05/16/hype-for-the-future-197h-lee-and-des-moines-counties-iowa/

Hype for the Future 196M: City of Sigourney, Iowa

Overview The City of Sigourney is a notable smaller city in and the county seat of Keokuk County, Iowa, along Routes 92 and 149 east of Route 21 in the southeastern portion of the State. The county is relatively rural, especially given the population centers of Cedar Rapids and Iowa City to the north, though not inherently remote.

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/05/15/hype-for-the-future-196m-city-of-sigourney-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 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 194BUT: Butler County, Iowa

Overview Butler County is a notable county located along Routes 3 and 14 in north-central Iowa, with the City of Allison serving as the county seat and notable communities elsewhere including the Cities of Aplington, Parkersburg, and New Hartford. Overall, the county in which the communities is located is relatively rural, though not necessarily remote with relative proximity to Charles City to the east and Mason City to the west. Even the northern edge of the county is home to a notable […]

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

Hype for the Future 193R: City of Cherokee, Iowa

Overview The City of Cherokee is a city located in and the county seat of Cherokee County, Iowa, home to the Sanford Museum and Planetarium as well as the Northwest Iowa Railroad Museum. Today, the community is notable for proximity to Pilot Rock and the Holstein Freedom Rock to the south along Route 59, as well as for proximity to the communities of Larrabee, Calumet, and Primghar along the same highway to the north.

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

Hype for the Future 193Q: City of Ida Grove, Iowa

Overview The City of Ida Grove is a city located firmly within Ida County, Iowa, along Routes 59 and 175 with the notable Castle Town Inn within city limits. Today, the community is notable for the Moorehead Pioneer Park in the area.

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/05/12/hype-for-the-future-193q-city-of-ida-grove-iowa/