Miss Linn County Scholarship Competition
If you are aware of a young woman between the ages of 13-24 who may be interested in competing in the upcoming Miss Johnson County & Miss Linn County dual pageant, please refer them to us! We help young women develop their talent, their interview and learn how to use their voice in a productive [...]
Survey For Sutliff Bridge
Sutliff Bridge and Baxa’s Sutliff Store holds many wonderful memories for a great deal of Iowa natives. I’m not even “from” Iowa, as I only moved here 12 years ago, but I still have my own special experiences at Sutliff. Many which include a cold beverage, some good fried food, and a picnic table out [...]
Big Thumbs Up To Creative Memories
If you have a blog or read blogs … you have surely heard about the I Blog Conference coming up on November 14 & 15th. And if you haven’t heard about it … I’m so glad you are reading this, because it’s something you DO NOT WANT TO MISS.
To make it even better … [...]
I Blog, Do You?
If you are reading this, then there is a good chance that you’re in Iowa. Am I right? Now my odds are going down a bit, but I’m betting that there are a good amount of you who have your own blog. If you do and you’re anything like me, you have contemplated going [...]
Disney Travel Tips
#1 honeymoon spot in the US. More hotels than any city in the US except for Vegas. The vacation spot your kids are begging you to take them to. And…the best place to vacation. Period.
Okay, I will concede that the last statement was less fact and more opinion. I’ve been to Walt Disney World at [...]
Off to the Fair
My little family and I are off to the state fair tomorrow. I keep hearing that there are lots of new things to do, see and eat.
I’ve been perusing the website to try and get ideas of something different than what we usually do- which is wander around trying to find things I’ve heard about. [...]
Historic Hotel Reopens
The Hotel Pattee, which closed in December 2006, reopens today (July 21). This great gem of a hotel in Perry, which is listed on the national register of historic places, is known for it’s richly appointed rooms and exceptional customer service.
The hotel has 40 suites,each with it’s own personality, and rates begin at $149 per [...]
We’ve Got It Good In Iowa
Just last week Kiplinger’s announced it’s 2008 Best Cities list.
And guess where #9 is located? Right here in Iowa! Yep, we had better watch out because people are noticing our clean air, good schools and great living standards.
Pretty soon we’ll be swarmed with companies wanting to move here. Oh, wait, we already are. Des Moines [...]
Get Lost! (Really!)
If you’re like my family, a “real vacation” is not in the plans this summer. Gas prices, food prices, and trying to dig out of our debt have pretty much claimed any extra penny we thought we had. But if you’re not able to fly to Florida or drive to South Dakota, that doesn’t mean [...]
Ankeny, Iowa One of 10 Best Towns for Families
In the newest issue of Family Circle magazine Ankeny was named one of the top 10 towns for families. (If, for some reason the link takes you to page one, Ankeny is featured on page 10).
Of course those who live in Ankeny already knew that… There is an amazing sports area that little league and [...]
