THINGS TO DO
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Read more, spend less: Here’s where you can get free books
Free books are available through several online and in-person resources. Here’s everything you need to know to find free books near you.
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Crafty Grandma: Waterloo craft-fluencer sharing her skills
Sue Wright and I had been chatting over coffee for a while, about her crafting projects, her tiny cardboard houses, and her YouTube presence, when I noticed the buttons of her shirt bore a striking resemblance to buttons inside of the miniature house she was showing me. “Wait—you made this? All the clothes you’re wearing…
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15 Martin Luther King Jr. Day events across Iowa in 2024
They say Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a federal holiday held this year on Jan. 15, 2024, should be “a day on, not a day off.” So in that spirit, here are some events coming up honoring—and furthering the legacy of—one of this country’s greatest civil rights leaders. (For an even more comprehensive list of…
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Iowa arcades & drive-ins for maximum nostalgia
It’s a little known piece of trivia that Ottumwa, Iowa, is billed as the “Video Game Capital of the World.” Find out what else the Hawkeye State has for throwback fun.
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12 Iowa winter bucket list items to try before the snow melts
You could cozy up and wait out the next few months indoors… or you could make some fun memories.
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Looking for a cozy adventure? Try one of these nostalgic train rides
If you’re looking for some family fun this holiday season, check out these options for a nostalgic train ride adventure.
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Christmas tree farms and holiday light displays to visit in Iowa
Make merry memories at these 17 holiday light shows and Christmas tree farms across Iowa.
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Get in the Christmas spirit with these 10 Iowa light displays
As the holiday season commences, so do the festivities! Light shows are a perfect way to get into the holiday spirit, spend time with your community, and appreciate local attractions. From the largest amusement park in the state to a family farm, here are 10 of the most dazzling holiday light displays in Iowa in…
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Celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day With These Must-Read Books
We asked our colleagues across Courier Newsroom, Iowa Starting Line’s parent company, to share recommendations for books by Indigenous authors. Here’s what they said. Monday, October 9, is Indigenous Peoples’ Day—a holiday to honor, celebrate, and recognize the accomplishments of the Native American, First Nation, and Indigenous peoples. It’s also a day for visibility for…
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How to celebrate Banned Books Week in Des Moines, Iowa City
Banned Books Week seems especially relevant in Iowa this year. Here are a couple events to help you celebrate this week, both free and open to all:
