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Braids, streaks of bold color and «undone-hair,” with that lived in texture, are on trend for the sea-son. Texture, volume and movement can be created in the hair at Estilo Salon with an ARROJO AMERICAAN WAVE. We combine soft tools for that fashion forward look. Clients with all hair

types are eligible. However, this service is not suitable for hair highlighted beyond 25 percent. Accordingly, a consultation is recommended prior to the service. Texture and movement can also be created in the hair with ReFinish an amazing product by ARROJO that is also a dry shampoo. PriMP, another ARROJO favorite, is a great humidity defense hairspray and is great for braiding. Without ever getting crunchy or stiff, it adds hold, texture and grip to strands binding them together. PriMP makes hair extra responsive to heat-tools, so you can shape waves quickly and easily. Wild geranium, lemongrass and aloe vera, PriMP provides an effective humidity defense shield so looks last all day from the effects of the Iowa humidity. Lush lashes and bold brows are always on trend. Looking for more lashes, opt for lash extensions at Estilo. This season makeup is natural beauty, a dewey complexion with a hint of color highlighting the cheek bone and eyelids. Lips are a natural base, ultra matte and super moisturizing. A Second look for summer is bolder for eyes and lips. Orange and corals are perfect for this season. No stranger to the industry, business owner, Cindy Landa opened Estilo Salon and Day Spa 13 years ago. Estilo is one of Des Moines top celebrated salons, with numerous awards such as, One of the top 200 salons in the industry many years in a row, one of the top salons by Salon Industry Magazine, an industry publication and one of Des Moines’ Best by numerous publications. “We pride our business on strong work ethic and excellent education,” says Landa. “In today’s busy world, it is nice and convenient to have all your beauty needs taken care of in one location. Atmosphere is equally important in today’s world, and we feel you will be relaxed in our salon. We go above and beyond to bring the best to Des Moines. I believe, as a locally owned business, Des Moines deserves the best.” Each year top designers from the very best companies like ARROJO, Goldwell, Aquage, Eminence and Bare Minerals come to train our staff on the latest tech-niques and styles from around the world. Estilo designers also travel to New York, Chicago, San Antonio and Min-neapolis each year for additional training further enhancing the staff’s expertise. You may visit www.estilosaloon.com to view a listing of services or for gift cards, or find it on Facebook.

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Destination: Estilo

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We can help take care of your pets while you are gone!

Heart StrokeDogs and cats can’t perspire and can only dispel heat by panting and through the pads of their feet. If you suspect heart stroke in your pet, seek veterinary attention immediately. Signs of heat stroke include (but are not limited to):

Note: Short-nosed breeds such as Bulldogs, Pugs, etc., large heavy breeds and dogs with heart or respiratory problems are more at risk for heat stroke.

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Destination: Downtown Doggy Daycare



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Step back in time to experience Iowa’s wild landscape as it once was. Picnic on the prairie, hike through restored oak savanna, spot otter and beaver, splash in the river or watch the bison. You can do it all

— or just sit back, relax and enjoy an escape from the hectic pace of everyday life. This land has something for everyone, including the historic site of the 1959 Khrushchev vis-it to the Garst farm. Whiterock is truly one of the best kept secrets in Iowa.

Destination: Whiterock Conservancy


Approximate Travel time: 1 hr. 15 min.

Website: www.whiterockconservancy.org

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Riverside Theatre in the Park, now in its 15th season, produces professional plays in a beautiful outdoor theatre modeled after London’s Shakespearean Globe. Easily ac-cessible from I-80, the Festival Stage is located in Iowa City’s Lower City Park. The

park has a swimming pool, tennis courts, carnival rides and more. Just a short walk from downtown, audiences can enjoy the vibrant nightlife after the show. Before the perfor-mance, you can picnic in the park - conces-sions, including wraps and adult beverages, are available at the Box Office. Tickets may be purchased in advance or at the park before the show.

Destination: Riverside Theater


Approximate Travel Time: 1 hr, 46 min.

Website: www.riversidetheater.org

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Confluence Brewing Company is a microbrewery in Des Moines. We invite you to stop by our 155-person

capacity taproom to try our beer, enjoy the views from our deck and appreciate with us where good things come together. About us: After years of hobby brewing and an increasingly ardent interest in brewing as a profession — including countless brewery tours and immersion in local and online brew-ing interest groups — John Martin and fellow home brewer and co-founder Ken Broadhead launched Confluence Brewing in 2012. John left his construction management day-job to pursue Confluence and his passion for beer making full time. The brewery is itself a confluence of John and Ken’s love for Iowa and craft beer. The result is a microbrewery that shares Iowa’s at-tributes of honesty, humility, hard work and a sense of humor. Confluence also has Iowa’s knack for being a delightful surprise to those who actually experience it. Confluence cares about the creativity and craftsmanship that goes into making excellent beer and knows that excellent beer can bring

good friends together. Founded by devotees of the wonderful combination of both art and science in brew-ing, Confluence Brewing believes in the power of beer — the power to make a great gathering more gregarious, a shared meal more mean-ingful, even a bad day better. Confluence brews the hand-crafted beer that Des Moines can call its own. If you savor beer as both a bold taste adventure in the pres-ent and a connection with generations past, Confluence Brewery was founded for you. We’re devoted to creating a confluence of great beer, good friends and wonderful times — and look forward to bringing you together with a pint very soon. Part science lab, part art studio. Ev-eryone who makes beer — whether a novice home brewer or seasoned professional — loves the fascinating combination of art and science involved in crafting beer they can be proud of. We’ve made it easy for you to find our beers. Always ask for Confluence by name and ask your favorite bar and restaurants to serve it. We appreciate your support.

Cheers, Ken and John

Confluence Brewing Company: quality, taste and good times

Destination: Confluence Brewing Co.



Website:www.confluencebrewing.com

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New summer classes, workshops and demonstrations fill the roster of educational opportunities at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden this summer. Against the backdrop of the Garden’s first summer exhi-

bition Food is Pretty, the inaugural education series highlights a range of topics including growing your own food, garden photography and even the launch of a new gardening app for iPhone developed by Ball Horticultural. On July 8 Jennifer Bartley, Ohio-based landscape architect and cofounder of American Potager, will present. Bartley is the author of two books on the sub-ject of designing kitchen gardens from Timber Press, most recently The Kitchen Gardener’s Handbook hailed by the Chicago Tribune as a “bumper crop of fine ideas.” Bartley will speak on the aesthetics of traditional kitchen gardens and how to make a beautiful edible garden part of your everyday life. The lecture begins at 7 p.m. at the Botanical Garden with book signing to follow. Members $15, nonmembers $20. Registration is online at dmbotanicalgarden.com. Local gourmet horticulturist Cathy Wilkinson Barash, author of the award-winning book Edible Flowers, will lead a Lunch and Learn series in concert with local chef and owner of Trellis, Lisa LaValle. Participants will enjoy a lunch inspired by summer garden edibles while learning about what plants to grow and how to use them in a variety of dishes. “We are really excited to bring in so many talented experts,” says Education and Outreach Manager Whitney Bouma. “We want to cultivate a reputation for high-quality, experiential programs that help people become better gardeners.” Attendees can participate in everything from hands-on, edible floral arrang-ing workshops to classes about basic garden maintenance from Botanical Garden horticulturists. “We want to offer a little something for everyone, whether you’re a new or experienced gardener,” says Bouma. The Botanical Garden’s leadership has a bold vision to become a central player in the cultural, education and scientific communities of Greater Des Moines and to engage its increasingly diverse community in the world of plants. The Botani-cal Garden’s progress caught the attention of green industry giant Ball Horticul-tural as it looked for locations to launch its new GrowIt! gardening application. “Our goal is to launch this version in 12 markets across the country and Des Moines seemed like a natural fit,” said Seth Reed, one of the developers of the new app. “We see botanical gardens as a great opportunity to help build the app’s audience.” The launch will take place at the Botanical Garden on July 29 at 5 p.m. Grow-It! is an iPhone application that helps users identify plants best suited for their area through crowdsourced, news-feed style technology. “It validates our idea that we need to find an innovative way to connect to the next generation of gardeners,” said Reed. The Botanical Garden is in the midst of a rebirth as construction continues on new outdoor gardens built as part of a multi-phase capital campaign. With a growing staff and expanding footprint, the Botanical Garden will launch addi-tional new programs for children and youth in early fall. Fundraising is ongoing for the $6.2 million We Are a Garden Now campaign, which seeks to raise money for the development of two additional gardens, expansion of the Botanical Gar-den’s curatorial and educational programs and its endowment. The Botanical Garden is located at 909 Robert D. Ray Drive and open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., except major holidays. More information about registration for programs and upcoming events can be found at dmbotanicalgarden.com.

Destination: Botanical Garden


Approx Travel Time: 0 min.

Website: www.dmbotanicalgarden.com

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Botanical GardenGreater Des Moines

Exploring, explaining and celebrating the world of plants

Members and children 3 and under: FREE

909 Robert D. Ray Drive Des Moines, IA 50309-2897

515.323.6290

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The Norman E. Borlaug Hall of Lau-reates —home of The World Food Prize — is a public museum, edu-

cational facility and a place of inspiration for all Iowans. It is a magnificent setting where visitors can explore the awe-inspiring stories of some of Iowa’s greatest heroes and the achievements of world-renowned scientists and leaders who are helping to feed the worl. More than 100 pieces of specially com-missioned artwork tell the stories of heroes such as Dr. Norman E. Borlaug, founder of the World Food Prize, as well as the 35 World Food Prize laureates, and features within the building also showcase the history of agriculture.

The World Food Prize Hall of Laureates serves as:

a world-class museum to recognize great achievements in agriculture and fighting

hunger;a convocation center at which to hold events during the World Food Prize In-ternational Symposium — the Borlaug Dialogue;a home for the expanding Global Youth Institute, which aims to inspire the next generation of leaders;an educational facility featuring interac-tive displays on hunger and food security;and a conference center and event space available to other groups and organiza-tions for their meetings and other activi-ties.

This magnificently restored Beaux Arts space celebrates the spirit of giving, empha-sizing the importance of global food secu-rity. Dr. Borlaug is honored for his role as the Father of the Green Revolution and the man who has saved more than one billion lives with his innovations in agriculture.

The building also pays tribute to the World Food Prize Laureates and Iowa’s agricultural and humanitarian pioneers for their signifi-cant contributions to the global fight against hunger and helping to feed the world and improve the lives of others.

Walk-In Visitors:Tuesdays: Guided Tours are given at 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m., noon and 1:30 p.m. Saturdays: Self-Guided Tours, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Docents available to talk with visitors. Sundays: Self-Guided Tours, noon-3 p.m. Docents available to talk with visitors. Pre-Booked Tour Groups: Wednesdays and Thursdays have been reserved for group tours scheduled 10 business days in advance:

Wednesdays: Tours available 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Please schedule in advance. Thursdays: Tours available 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Please schedule in advance. To schedule a tour, please contact Ni-

including photos and videos of the World Food Prize Hall of Laureates, are available at www.worldfoodprize.org/hall.

Hall of Laureates

Destination: World Food Prize



Website: www.worldfoodprize.org

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Relax, there’s room for everyone! We have you covered at Honey Creek Resort. Our room sizes range from

Queen to Presidential Suites. The cottages range from one-bedroom with loft area to four-bedroom with two bathrooms. Our RV park, set along the shore of Rathbun Lake, of-fer deluxe lakeside composites, offering every-thing you need for a memorable experience. Imagine the delights of an indoor water park, all the amenities of Iowa’s second-largest lake, the recreational opportunities of 16,000 acres of state park land, and impec-cable meeting and dining space.

Dining Experiences A variety of dining options are available in the beautiful restaurant featuring Iowa-grown products. Dine indoors or outdoors on the lake-view patio. Or, you may choose from special catering options, including pic-nic-basket meals for one-of-a-kind fun.

Outdoor Activities Along with the water park, you can enjoy a variety of outdoor experiences, including walking trails, fishing opportunities, boat rentals, nature programs and wildlife watch-ing. Our staff can even coordinate planned outdoor educational or recreational activi-ties. And don’t miss the chance to try your swing on the Audubon-certified 18-hole golf course.

Water Park Our action-packed water park is the perfect kids’ vacation spot — an all-season water playground. Zoom down a water slide, float on a lazy river, relax poolside or enjoy the hot tub. Whatever the weather is outside,

it’s a tropical party in our water park. Honey Creek Resort guests receive water park passes for each day of their stay.

Location Best of all — our beautiful scenic location can be reached from anywhere in the coun-try. We’re just a 90-minute drive from Des Moines International Airport or a five-hour train ride from Chicago into nearby Ottum-wa. On behalf of our staff, we look forward to welcoming you to Honey Creek Resort State Park on Rathbun Lake.

Experience the outdoors with our many outdoor activities and recreational oppor-tunities

event available with Iowa DNR outdoor educators located at the Resort. Programs are presented year round and requests can be accommodated.

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Honey Creek Resort

Destination: Honey Creek Resort


Approximate Travel Time: 1 hr., 27 min.

Website: www.honeycreekresort.com

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Perfectly situated in the rolling hills of south-central Iowa, along the shores of Rathbun lake is Iowa’s destination resort state park. Enjoy time on the lake or simply relax on the patio or Great Lawn lakeside. Spend time with family, friends or colleagues while taking in all of the lake’s beauty.

12633 Resort Drive, Moravia, Iowa Reservations call 877.677.3344 Located in south- central Iowa on the shores of Rathbun Lake

ENJOY OUR AMENITIES105 spacious guest rooms and suites

– Lake-view and walk-out patio rooms available28 – 1,2 & 4 bedroom cottagesRathbun Lakeshore Grille & LoungeThe Preserve 18-hole championship golf courseIndoor water park & whirlpoolActivity Building with full-time interpretive staff and naturalist programs6,500 square-foot conference center featuring state-of-the-art technology

Extensive outdoor event area & pavillionBeautiful setting for weddings and receptions, intimate social hours, and large banquet’s24 hour fitness facilityWireless internetGift shop with seasonal deli and grocery items40 boat slips, launch, fishing pier, a nd sunning beachRV park with 20 full-service hook-ups (includes use of resort facilities)Scenic interpretive/nature trails – hiking, biking, and bird-watchingPlayground & basketball court

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Everyone can find something that ap-peals to him or her in and around Greenfield, located just 50 min-

utes southwest of the Des Moines metro. Rich scenery, unique shops, boutique hotel rooms, history, recreation and entertain-ment offer you many ways to restore, con-nect and discover. Turn south off I-80 on Highway 25 and visit The Freedom Rock, local artist Ray “Bubba” Sorensen’s tribute to our military men and women. Greenfield’s All-American town square features a variety of specialty shops, salons, eating establishments, a movie theater, and more. Look for the distinctive turret of the Warren Cultural Center, a destination for art lovers of all kinds. After decades of ne-glect, the landmark Opera House has been

brought back to life for live performances and as a destination for weddings, recep-tions and meetings. Ed & Eva’s gift store features unique works by Iowa artisans, and the lobby/gallery displays local and traveling exhibits. For more information go to www.warrenculturalcenter.com. The Schildberg Car Museum, a private col-lection of more than 20 cars from a Model T to classic Corvettes, is open by appointment. If your interest lies in the skies, visit the Iowa Aviation Museum. Vintage and one-of-a-kind aircraft and memorabilia are on display, as well as the Iowa Aviation Hall of Fame. The Heritage Museum Complex on the west edge of town has more than a century’s worth of history. Walk through a one-room school house, train depot, country church and small barn. The main museum houses a variety of displays, including vintage cloth-ing, military uniforms, musical instruments, movie paraphernalia and more. If you’re looking for fresh-air fun, find it at two nearby golf courses or on the hiking trails of the Ken Sidey Nature Area, Lake Greenfield or the Purdy Sports Complex. Play disc golf at Lake Greenfield, swim at the

municipal pool or go fishin’ at the five Adair County lakes. Just a few miles outside Greenfield is the

Vice President, Secretary of Agriculture and founder of Pioneer Hi-Bred International. The Wallace Country Life Center offers in-teractive gardening, organic farming, a gift shop, walking path and the Gathering Table

Restaurant, which features locally grown produce. In fact, there’s so much to do in Adair County, you may just want to stay another day, so make a reservation at one of several bed and breakfasts in the county or at his-toric Hotel Greenfield, a beautiful boutique hotel restored for 21st century guests, www.

Experience all there is to offer in Greenfield and Adair County

Destination: Warren Cultural Center



Website: www.warrenculturalcenter.com

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Discover what happens Behind the Scenes! Reserve your spot in one of the Blank Park Zoo’s exciting new

Behind the Scenes tours. Each tour explores different animals and habitats. Spend one-on-one time with a zoo keeper and get up close with the animals. Choose from four op-portunities. Tour sizes are limited to main-tain an intimate feel. Availability varies de-

to schedule your private experience today. Tours must be booked at least two weeks in advance. Availability varies depending on type of tour. Tour Fees: Ages 12 and older: $100 non-member / $50 members; Ages 11 and under: $50 non-members / $25 members

Sea lion and penguin experienceJoin the keepers on The Rocky Shores Seal and Sea Lion pool for a demonstration and training show and visit the Magellan Pen-guins’ indoor home. Maximum Size of Tour: 6 people. Age Restrictions: Must be 12 years or older. Availability: 3:15 p.m. (show at 3:30 p.m.) every day

Giraffe barn experienceTravel out to the Africa barn to learn about

Reticulated Giraffe, Lesser Kudu and the Watusi. Chat with the zookeepers with an opportunity to feed the giraffes. Maxi-mum Size of Tour: 6 people. Age Restrictions: None. Availability: No-vember through March only.

Rhino barn experienceGet an up close look at the zoo’s two endangered Eastern Black Rhinos on a visit through their indoor barn. Chat with zookeep-ers and observe training. Maximum Size of Tour: 6 people. Age Restrictions: Must be 12 years or older. Availability: 2 p.m. every day

Tortoise experience Get up and personal with Aldrabra Tortoises on this visit into their exhibit. Observe a tor-toise training session and ask the zookeepers all of your questions. Maximum Size of Tour: 6 people. Age Restrictions: Must be 6 years or older. Availability: 2:30 p.m. every day

The mission of the Blank Park Zoo is to inspire an appreciation of the natural world through conservation, education and recre-ation.Open May - September: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Oc-

Destination: Blank Park Zoo



Website: www.blankparkzoo.com

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Blank Park Zoo

DO THE ZOO! 7401 SW 9th St., Des Moines, 515-285-4722

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For unexpected luxury, this is the place! Just an elevator ride away

from all the action, our beautiful

place to relax and recharge. And with an indoor pool, exercise area relaxing whirlpool, full-service spa, and boutique gift shop, the one thing you’ll never be at Meskwaki is bored! We’re happy to offer com-plimentary valet parking for guests.

Name Your GameIowa’s largest selection of slots and table games is right here. Choose your favorite or try something new. Either way, big fun is right around the corner. There are so many ways to enjoy yourself at Meskwaki — and so many ways to win. From fast-paced games to spirited competitions to great giveaways, Meskwaki’s promotions are your guaranteed ticket to fun.

DiningFrom quick and casual to a special occasion, Meskwaki has five great dining options on

site, so you can always find just what you’re hungry for. “You never know what will happen on the gaming floor, but when you come to one of our restaurants, you should feel like you’ve hit the Jackpot every time.”

Meskwaki Casino

Destination: Meskwaki Bingo and Casino



Website: www.meskwaki.com

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Things to do and to see for hotel guests: Warren Cultural Center for en-

tertainment, arts, conference facilities and shops. Picturesque Lancaster Town Square and 1891 courthouse building. Discover a vari-ety of convenient shopping and service busi-nesses in Greenfield, including bowling al-ley, movie theatre, swimming pool, fitness/recreation center, public parks and a youth sports complex. Freedom Rock — a nationally acclaimed patriotic art by Ray “Bubba” Sorensen. Iowa Aviation Museum, home of Iowa Aviation Hall of Fame. Early aircraft, avia-tion memorabilia and history. Schildberg’s Antique Car Museum.

Birthplace farm. Country Life Center and Gathering Barn Café. Wallace is designated “The Most Influential Iowan of the 20th Century.” Adair County Heritage Museum. Open May-September or by appointment. Collec-tions of historic materials and memorabilia typical of rural Iowa culture. Memorial site of farmer Dixon C. Terry, legendary 1980s

Greenfield Golf and Country Club. Hunting and fishing packages in sea-son, including convenient arrangements for hunting dogs, game packaging and freezing, taxidermy. Nodaway Lake, Ken Sidey Na-ture Trail and Lake Greenfield offer outdoor recreation opportunities close to town. Early Wheels of Iowa Swap Meet. First Weekend after Labor Day. More than 1,200

Vendors. Morman Trail Park and Lake. Bank of Memories. History of Morman Trail path across Iowa. Bridges of Madison County. Settings of the popular novel and movie staring Clint Eastwood. Covered Bridge Festival. 2nd weekend of October.

p.m. daily. Photo gallery of the Duke and movie memorabilia, gift shop. Nichols Farms. Agri-Tours. Jesse James Gang. First train robbery 1882. White Pole Road and associated places of interest. 1910 vintage roadway designation that became part of the longest, continuous

Highway 6. Saints Center for Culture and the Arts. A Restoration of landmark All Saints Parish Church 320 N. Fremont Street, Stuart. Johnny Carson Birthplace. Icarian Village. French settlement colony Adams County NASCAR Speedway. April-September. Villisca Axe Murder House. Site of one of the Midwest’s most notorious unsolved murders scene.

Hotel Greenfield

Destination: Hotel Greenfield



Website: www.hotel-greenfield.com

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Explore more than 12,000 acres of prairies, wetlands, woodlands, trails and parks. Located in the state’s

most populated county, Polk County Con-servation manages 20 parks, wildlife areas and recreational trails.

Polk County Conservation offers the public more than 350 annual, year-round education and recreation programs, volun-teer opportunities and trips. Allow us to pro-vide you with beautiful parks and wildlife ar-eas, along with educational experiences that will add to your knowledge about conserva-tion and the protection of Polk County’s natural heritage.

We have something for everyone. Plan a family picnic, golf 18 holes on a champion-ship course, canoe down the river, reel in a trophy fish, ride horseback along Saylorville Lake, use public hunting areas or get some

exercise biking on a multi-use trail. Family-friendly attractions such as Jester Park’s Nat-ural Playscape and Bison & Elk Educational Plaza, Easter Lake Park’s swimming beach, High Trestle Trail’s art bridge, and Thomas Mitchell Park’s universally designed play area are just a few other reasons to get out-doors. Get on our mailing list to receive the Nature News newsletter three times per year by calling 515-323-5300 or emailing [email protected]. This pub-lication (send via mail or email) will provide you with a schedule of programs, trip infor-mation, volunteer opportunities and Polk County Conservation information. This in-formation can also be found online at www.leadingyououtdoors.org. It’s time for your family to meet Polk County Conservation’s family of parks!

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For a small town, Forest City packs a lot of recreation — from the beautiful Bear Creek 18 hole golf course, to camp-ing and walking the luscious green scenic trails of Pilot

Knob State Park; to fishing the peaceful Winnebago River that flows right through the heart of town.

Love going to different community events? Check out the In-ternational Festival at Heritage Park June 28-29. Be sure to ex-perience our town’s largest community celebration, Puckerbrush Days July 17-20. This event features something for every age and

activities during four days. Need more reasons to come Forest City?, Visit us for the Tree Town Music Festi-val during memorial weekend. Forest City had such a successful turnout for the Tree Town Country Music Festival this year that another day has been added to this big party for next year. Get your tickets now at www.treetownfestival.com to hear headliner, Blake Shelton. Another opportunity to add to your “bucket list” is to experience RAGBRAI (Register’s Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa) on July 22 as it rolls through Forest City. Forest City will be the fourth overnight stay for the 20,000 RAGBRAI riders. Not a fan of large crowds? Check out the disc golf course that takes you all around Pammel Park and the Winnebago River.

Enjoy biking by taking a spin around our 15 miles of bike trails. While you›re here, experience Heritage Park, the 91 acres of agri-cultural history during a walking tour which you will find steam engine and tractor exhibits, transportation museum and so much more. Not everything Forest City has to offer is outside though. Take a break from the sun and take a trip back into the past visiting the Mansion museum and genealogical center located in down-town Forest City. Take some time to wander down main street with locally owned shops, a movie theater and several restaurants to choose from. Forest City is known world-wide as the home of RV manufacturer Winnebago Industries. Be sure to check out the Winnebago Visitors Center and take a factory tour to see firsthand how they are made. Forest City is also proud to be the home of Waldorf College. This four year liberal arts college offers many cultural and sporting event opportunities.. The best thing about all these activities? They are for everyone, young or old. Visit Forest City today; Where nature is close and friends are closer! Have more questions about other events or other happening in Forest City? See our website http://www.forestcityia.com.

Forest City

Destination: Forest City


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Here is what to bring/what to ex-pect: Held at Sokol Park in Bel-levue, Neb., a suburb of Omaha,

Hullabaloo is an annual gathering of thou-sands of friends to celebrate music and art over three days. You can stay all weekend and camp, whether it be in a tent or in an RV, or come for just a day to see what it is all about. Family friendly and fun for everyone, we have plenty of activities and many vendor options for food, beverage or amazing art-work. Check out Hullabaloomusicfestival.com for more information.

Hullabaloo Music Festival is three action-packed days and nights of fun at scenic Sokol Park just outside of Omaha, Nebraska. This year boasts an amazing lineup of diverse acts from many genres. There are the Bluegrass kings Cornmeal from Chicago that deliver an amazing, high energy live show. Hip hop he-roes and Grammy nominated Nappy Roots from the Deep South. Carolyn Wonderland, the woman who Bob Dylan personally asked to join his band. Soul and Roots Rockers

Kris Lager Band, who organize and bring this whole festival into fruition. The world-traveling entertainment powerhouse Andy Frasco with one of the most electrifying and engaging live shows in the world, and Pat-rick Sweany whom Rolling Stone magazine

named as a living legend in a recent article. There is literally something for everyone at this year’s festivities. There are plenty of other attractions beyond music available for you and your family. There will be midnight movies, a nine-hole Frisbee golf course, a fully stocked bar, a hookah lounge to relax in and watch the events on main stage. Hul-labaloo will be host to many different food

and art vendors to sample a wide variety of the culture Omaha and the surrounding ar-eas have to offer. Full event tickets can be found at www.hullabaloomusicfestival.com

move to $50 two weeks prior and $60 at the gate. If you wish to come for only a day, you can get $20 day passes at the gate.

Hullabaloo Fest

Destination: Hullabaloo Fest



Website: www.hullabalomusicfestival.com

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Dale Valley Vineyard and Winery

A long, long time ago, in a small valley in the middle of the new

state of Iowa was soon to be the community of Dale. It was a vision that the founder had, as he crested the hill on his horse where the now present inter-section of Wagon Wheel Road and 285th Street exists. As he looked into the valley, he saw a river for power and water, lush hills of natural grasses and timber to build. “This is where the new Lonsdale Woolen Mill will be,” he decided, pointing to the west, down in the valley and proclaiming to his Ohio partner Mr. France.

As a visionary, an entrepre-neur must see those things that be not, as though they were, just as John Lonsdale had in the 1860s. That continues, as his great, great, great, grand-daughter continues the vision, by using the one-room schoolhouse he had built as a tasting room and gift shop for their award-winning wines from Dale Valley Vineyard and Winery.

Though we are small, we define our products by listening to our customers and fashioning wines around their palettes.

Please take a moment and celebrate the wonderful unspoiled landscape — beautiful vistas that John recognized more than 150 years ago — and delight in his granddaughter’s wines.

We are small, but our hearts are as big as the vistas you will experience. Amenities that we provide include: ample parking, covered and conditioned space, many

options for events small or large, wedding showers to anniversary parties, seating hun-dreds. Relaxing views facing the western Iowa sky. Spend an afternoon where you can forget time. The only missing piece to this setting is you and your good friends.

Destination: Dale Valley Vineyard


Approximate Travel Time: 35 mins.

Web site: www.dalevalleyvineyard.com

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First Lady’s Teas at Terrace Hill Series

Twilight Porch Party

Fifties Coffee

Holiday Tea

Don’t miss this year’s Scare Us Hill! Last

we’re bringing them back. Keep checking Terrace Hill’s website and Facebook page for more information. Adult Halloween Gala, Friday, Oct. 31,

A Christmas Carol at Terrace Hill will be held again during the month of December. For more up to date information and

events, check back to our website or face-book regularly. www.terracehilliowa.org or www.facebook.com/terracehilliowa Built in 1869 by Iowa’s First Millionaire, Benjamin Franklin Allen, Terrace Hill is one of Iowa’s most treasured homes. After Allen suffered a reversal of fortune, he sold “the palace of the prairie” to Frederick Marion Hubbell. The property stayed in the Hub-bell family for 70 years and was given by the Hubbell heirs to the State of Iowa in 1971. Since then, Iowa’s governors and their fami-lies have lived on the third floor and have graciously entertained dignitaries, school children, and visitors from all over the world.

Terrace Hill is open for public tours Tuesday through Saturday at 10:30 a.m.,11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Terrace Hill is closed in January and Febru-ary and on major holidays. Reservations are required for groups of 10 or more.

Join us on The Hill for these must attend events

Destination: Terrace Hill



Website:www.terracehilliowa.org

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Rock-n-Row Adventures has been attracting tubing and camping enthusiasts

central Iowa at the junction of Highway 175 and the Iowa River, not much more than two to three hours from any major city in Iowa. We are the original, largest and most popular tubing resort in the central Midwest. The Rock-n-Row Campground and River is a PG-13 atmosphere with ages ranging from 5 to 75 years. A large percentage of these fun-loving people have been with us for a number of years, so we are one big, happy family. Some of the highlights of Rock-n-Row Adventures include tubing and camping, of course, campfire cooking, live rock bands, DJs, bikini contests, volleyball, beer pong, flippie cup, bag toss, Frisbee games, bike trails and a state-ranked nine-hole golf course located just up the road two miles. Electrical hook-ups go very fast, so make your res-ervations early. We run a kid’s special during the Iowa State Fair. August is a good time for the kids to go on a tubing adventure. The water is lower and slower, allowing the smaller kids to explore and find the treasures of the river. This weekend also tends to be appealing to the grandparents as well. They like to party a little, too. On average, a tubing adventure takes three to four hours. We shuttle your group up river, and you float back down to the Rock-n-Row campground. There is no catching another bus, and you may stay out on the river as long as you like as long as you are back before night fall. The band will play from 7-11 p.m. Advance reserva-tions are recommended.

-formation or to make a reservation. Visit our website at www.rock-n-row-adventures.com.

Rock-n-Row Adventures

Destination: Rock-n-Row Adventures



Website: www.rock-n-row-adventures.com

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The American Gothic House is famous as the backdrop of Grant Wood’s 1930 painting Amer-ican Gothic. Since completion, the painting has become an American icon and the model for a countless number of parodies. The American Gothic House is located in Eldon, a small

town in southeast Wapello County. The original portion of the house that contains the two Gothic windows was built in 1881-82 by Catherine and Charles Dibble. It is unknown why the Dibble family chose to include Gothic windows in the gables of their home. It is believed that the windows were purchased through the Sears and Roebuck catalog, but why they chose a window that is more associated with church architecture no one knows for sure. One thought is among the struggles of life and work, this was one way that the Dibbles were able to add a little beauty to their everyday lives. This beautifully crafted house still stands where it was first built. In the 1960s and early 1970s, there were discussions about moving the house to a more convenient location, but no action was taken. With its listing on the National Register

State Historical Society of Iowa by Carl E. Smith (1991), and the addition of the American Gothic House Center (2007), the house is secure in its original location. Please call for information or to

at www.americangotichouse.net.

The American Gothic House

Destination: American Gothic House


Approximate Travel Time:1 hr., 47 min.

Website: www.americangothichouse.net

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The National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum in Knoxville is currently hosting the “Salute to Champion Steve Kinser” special exhibition, honoring the 20-time World of Outlaws (WoO) champion and the 12-time Knoxville Nationals winner.

The exhibit follows similar displays honoring Tony Stewart (2011), Jeff Gordon (2012) and Mario Andretti (2013).

The “Salute to Champion Steve Kinser” features seven non-winged and winged sprint cars, including at least one from each of the five decades in which he has raced, the 1970s into the 2010s. The 1980 and ’86 Knoxville Nationals-winning cars are amongst those on display, in addition to his Superman-themed sprint car. In addition to the cars, the special exhibition includes trophies, driver uniforms, original artwork and other memorabilia related to the “King of the Outlaws.”

In addition to the “Salute to Champion Steve Kinser” special exhibition, the Donald Lamberti National Sprint Car Museum currently houses another 20 sprint cars, “big cars,” championship dirt cars, midgets cars and super-modified stock cars. The John Gerber and Bob Trostle Garage re-creations are semi-permanent displays, while there are also temporary photographic salutes to Parnelli Jones and Kenny Schrader.

The National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum, including the James Campbell Lobby, the museum store, and the third- and fourth-floor Marion County Fair Tower of Suites overlooking the half-mile Knoxville Raceway dirt track, is located at One Sprint Capital Place in Knoxville and is open seven days a week, year-round. The non-profit museum’s

-site address is www.sprintcarhof.com.

National Sprint Car Hall of Fame

Destination: National Sprint Car Hall of

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Thank you, Cityview readers, for naming us one of Iowa’s BEST Roadtrip destina-tions. Come See Pella for yourself and join us for our summer events.

Lake Red Rock Balloon FestJuly 11-13 (North Overlook Beach, Live Music, Hot Air Balloon Competition flights, food and beverages)

Thursdays in PellaEach Thursday evening June and July 6-9 p.m. in Pella’s Central Park square. These downtown events are great for families. Independence Day, 4th of July CelebrationKids fishing, pony rides, all types of games for families. Parade begins at 1:30 p.m. Patriotic Music all day with City Band Concert at 7 p.m. Fireworks display at dusk on the east side of Pella.

Red Rock Lake Area ActivitiesThere are a host of summer programs and activities to engage in out at the Lake — fun and educational events for all ages. Wheth-er you and your children hang out in the new Playscape, hop on your bike and cycle along on the Volksweg Trail, participate in nature programs or go boating on the lake, you won’t run out of summer fun.

Pella: America’s Dutch Treasure

Destination: Pella

Distance from Des Moines:44 miles


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Okoboji is bordered by West Lake Okoboji on one side, East Lake Okoboji on the other side and the

county toward the north. Residents feel the presence of the lakes at almost every home site in Okoboji, whether they are located on the miles of lakeshore frontage or in the wooded lots nearby. Although Okoboji is primarily a residential town, you will be de-lighted with the shops and restaurants, pri-marily located along the main corridor of the

The community is home to a champi-onship golf course, a par 3 golf course, the Pearson Lakes Art Center, two marinas and six lodging properties. The City of Okoboji cares about maintaining the quiet beauty of Okoboji and offers comprehensive city ser-vices to residents

Water SportsThere are endless activities for your leisure time. Active water sports include boating, fishing, swimming, sailing, water-skiing, parasailing, canoeing, kayaking and wake-boarding.

Land-Based ActivitiesFor those more inclined to enjoy land-based summer activities, try the Amusement Park, eight golf courses, go-cart race track, mini-golf, tennis and more than 20 miles of hard-surfaced trails that can be used for biking, jogging, rollerblading, walking and just plain enjoying nature. You’ll love the lush public

parks which offer cozy spots for picnics, camping and walking.

Arts, Culture, Dining and ShoppingThe summer-stock playhouse, movie the-aters, museums, art galleries and live music provide quality diversions from the activi-ties outdoors. Shops range from clothing to books, antiques and linens, running the gamut from the posh to the practical. You won’t be able to leave the area without sam-pling a few of Okoboji’s wide array of restau-rants — something to tempt every palate.

Okoboji

Destination: Okoboji


Approximate Travel Time: 3 hr., 21min.

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Annett Nature CenterThis home to the Warren County Con-servation Board features a beautiful facility that offers an educational look at Warren County’s natural resources. Its outdoor set-ting provides an excellent background for private meetings and events. There are edu-cational resources, trails, and many opportu-nities to explore the outdoors. You can also learn about the other parks in the county by calling or visiting. 515-961-6169 or www.warrenccb.

Farnham Gallery - Simpson CollegeThis gallery features the artworks of both current and former Simpson students and faculty. Traveling displays are featured as well. (515) 961-6251.

Lake Ahquabi State ParkFive miles south of Indianola on Highway

770-acre park offers picnicking, swimming, canoeing and kayaking, camping, fishing and more. (515) 961-7101 or www.state.ia.us/parks/ahquabi.htm

Wesley WoodsWesley Woods offers an escape to the great outdoors with horse rides, wagon tours, hik-ing, sleigh rides, sledding, summer camps and family retreat facilities. This Christian

of rolling hills and valleys, including 20

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Des Moines Metro OperaThe internationally-famed Des Moines Metro Opera is one of the largest regional opera companies in the country. Each year three world class operas are presented in repertory during June and July. (515) 961-6221 or www.desmoinesmetroopera.org

La Vida Loca WineryA family-owned business located approxi-mately four miles west of Indianola on High-way 92. Turn North on County Highway R-57 to the first gravel road, which is Jesip. Go .5 mile west on Jesup. Enjoy free sam-pling of wines or a private tasting party can be arranged. 515-962-2236. Winery hours are Saturday and Sunday noon to 5 p.m. and by appointment.

Summerset WineryThe Winery, north of Indianola two miles east of Highway 65/69, features a new barn housing the winery, tasting room, gift shop and meeting room and party facilities. A bed and breakfast is house just down the road. Enjoy the wines, drink in the countryside and relax while listening to the Sunday jazz

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Warren County Historical MuseumThis museum features a glimpse into the past in their main facility, which houses theme displays such as the Barber Shop, the Fu-neral Home, styles from various eras to men-tion just a few. Also housed at the complex are several buildings representing a unique part of Warren County’s past. You can visit a one-room schoolhouse, a general store, a Chapel and highlighted is the shack the housed George Washington Carver during his stay in Indianola. The museum is open for groups, by appointment and on Sundays

What to do in Indianola?Connecting to what matters!

Destination: Indianola



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2014 EVENTSSunday tunes @ Summerset Winery

Bike Down to I-Town Figure 8 Races

Indianola Classic Car & Truck Cruise Night Starlight Cinema Outdoor Movies

Dinner on the Deck @ La Vida Loca Winery Bluegrass Tuesday

Des Moines Metro Opera Farmers Market

Warren County Fair National Balloon Classic Open-Air Market on The SquareWarren County Log Cabin Days

Halloween Costume Party & Parade Holiday Tour Dessert Fashion & Fun

Holiday Extravaganza & Lighted ParadeHoliday Tour of Homes

Market at The Square

515-961-6269104 N. Howard Street

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This year, enjoy a central-Iowa stayca-tion by getting to

know Newton. This commu-nity, located 30 minutes east of downtown Des Moines, offers entertainment options fit for any personality.

For the arts aficionado: For your cultural fix, tour Newton’s public art gallery, which features more than 80 sculptures. Next, catch free, live, outdoor music at the Maytag Bowl every Thursday evening in June and July. Then, visit New-ton on Aug. 30 for the Bowlful of Blues, an all-day outdoor music festival.

For the fitness guru: Go to Newton on June 28 for the Summer Daze Sprint Triath-lon and experience Newton by swimming, biking and running. Then, spend the rest of the day relaxing by the Maytag Pool, golf-ing at Westwood Golf Course or exploring Newton’s 350 acres of parkland.

For the foodie: Start by touring Maytag Dairy Farms to see how their world-famous blue cheese is made. Next, go to the down-town square and visit local eateries and cof-fee shops to taste local barbeque, sandwiches, scones and more. Then, stroll a few blocks south for afternoon tea at the Hunter Man-sion. Finally, complete your day by tasting the wines and enjoying live music at Sugar Grove Winery during “Sunsets at Sugar Grove.”

For the motor head: Start off your New-ton experience by watching a race at the

11-12 and Aug. 1-2. Then, come back for Newton’s bike nights, “Thunder Nites,” or for Newton’s classic car show “Crusin’ to Newton.” For the movie buff: Watch movies in-style. First, catch a matinée at the historic Capitol II Movie Theater (which originally operated as a Vaudeville Theater). Then, head to one of the last remaining drive-in theaters in the state — the Valle Drive-In — for a double feature. Ready for your trip? Learn more at Get-ToKnowNewton.com.

Get to know Newton

Destination: Newton



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Welcome to Charles City, home of the Charles City Whitewater Park. This section of the Cedar

Riber has been developed into an exciting and beautiful white-water park. While the river is raging and invites kayak-ers, stand-up paddle boarders and tubers try to tackle its three waves and rushing rapids, onlookers will enjoy watching the action from the beautifully landscaped riverbank, trails and amenities of adjacent riverfront park. Exciting events, intriguing specialty shops and first-class recreation make us a must-see on your summer travel list!

Celebrate July 4th with us!Thursday, July 3Kids’ Day parade, games, stage show and

food, drinks, games and the Amazing (Bed) Race

Friday, July 4

fireworks, rubber duck race, live music, food, drinks, games

Saturday, July 5Red, White & Blues and BBQ — barbeque contest, car show, pinewood derby, live mu-sic, food, drinks, games

Sunday, July 6Bill Riley’s Talent Show

Charles City offers much more than just extremities of water. Feel free to take advantage of the plentiful amount of shopping and good eats in this traveler’s mecca and all the fun activities that hap-

Make a road trip to Charles City!

Destination: Charles City



Website: www.charlescitychamber.com

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Iowa’s First Whitewater ParkCharley Western Recreational TrailCharles City Arts Center / Public Art

All Iowa Lawn Tennis ClubMooney Art Collection

Floyd County Museum / Vintage TractorsCultural & Entertainment District

Girlhood Home of Carrie Chapman CattBarn Quilts of Floyd County

641-228-4234CharlesCityChamber.com

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