Tourism
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A skirmish with Missouri and hidden orbs? What are the Villages of Van Buren?
You may have heard of The Villages of Van Buren, but what is it exactly? Is it a town? A county? An entertainment destination? Not quite. Emily Starnes, the executive director, explained the background of the area, and told the story of when Missouri threatened to invade Iowa over honey trees. (Iowa won) The Villages…