Tourism
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Trendsetters? Iowa farm was an agritourism destination 30 years ago
Audio version: Farms aren’t fun. Right? Someone tell Samantha (Sammy) Petersen of Bloomsbury Farm in Atkins, Iowa. As a 5th generation farmer she has helped her parents build an agritourism destination in the Eastern Iowa empire. While many Iowa farms have been jumping into the agritourism trend, Peterson says her mother jumped on the trend…
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Des Moines Airport: structural art, robo-taxis, and expanded rental cars!
Audio version: Update 5/29/25: The Des Moines International Airport construction project is at the half-way point. See a video tour and photos here » What Des Moines Airport updates for 2025 should Iowans plan for? Kevin Foley, executive director of the Des Moines International Airport (DSM) shares parking and expanded rental car operations for 2025…
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Iowa State Fair Podcast Special: Brisket Bribery & A Hidden Beer Tent
In this special Iowa State Fair Podcast two part special, Gwen Page, owner of Watcha Smokin’ BBQ and Scott Carlson of The Iowa Craft Beer Tent tell you their fair secrets and give you an inside look at how they went from fair rookies to fair icons. You’ll learn why one location on the fairgrounds…
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Orange City VS Pella: which Tulip Festival Reigns Supreme? We asked Orange City!
What is the The Orange City Tulip Festival? Executive Committee Promo Chair, Jennie Droog gives us an overlook at the event, food, and festivities. She also tells us about their obsession over authentic period-accurate costumes. We also ask about the Pella Tulip Festival and why Iowa has two Tulip Festivals? Are there secret cage matches?…
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Iowa’s largest farmers’ markets open this weekend: here’s what to expect.
Many of Iowa’s farmers’ markets open this weekend and exclusive we discussed what to expect with three of the state’s largest. Taryn Kafer of The Dubuque Farmers’ Market, Amelia Klatt of the Downtown Des Moines Farmers’ Market, and Missy Carter of The Freight House Farmers Market in Davenport join the show to discuss why their…
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Iowans are spring breaking in Iowa says Indianola Boutique Hotelier.
Spring Break is here, but many Iowans will be staying within the state. According to AAA, nearly 25% of Iowans (22%) will take a Spring Break vacation. The result is local boutique experiences seeing an influx. “We’re going gangbusters,” says Pritesh Patel, Owner of Hotel Pommier in Indianola. He discusses a viral post, and why…
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Tomorrow: Massive Winter Games Event Attracts Over 30,000 to NW Iowa.
Winter is so hot right now, at least if you’re in Northwestern Iowa. Tomorrow, Iowans and folks from around the country will jump in a frozen lake, play human foosball, broomball, and fly 30-100ft massive kits. Kiley Zankowski, the Director of Marketing and Events for The University of Okoboji Winter Games tells us what to expect…
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A Winter Wonderland At Iowa’s Largest Gardens
Christmas Lights in Ames aren’t hard to find. Ames has the largest gardens in Iowa, and just in time for Christmas and Hanukkah Reiman Gardens has transformed their entire outdoor garden space into what they’re calling a Winter Wonderscape. Ed Lyon, Director of Reiman Gardens also discusses their winter butterfly activities and the Applied Imagination…
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New Honey Creek Resort owners to elevate property to 5-star resort
The biggest critics of The Honey Creek Resort at Lake Rathbun are its new owners. Beth and Terry Henderson had originally planned on working with the resort to host some events for their agriculture company, but quickly ran into a problem: the resort fell short of their expectations. So, they bought it. Even though they…
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Iowa Park lady shares Iowa’s most beautiful locations in all 4 corners!
The most beautiful and best Iowa Park may be found in your corner of the state claims Sally Ortgies, the “Iowa Park Lady.” Ortgies has visited all Iowa state parks and has seen every corner of Iowa and knows better than anyone the beauty it offers. She has recommendations in your part of the state.…