Coastal of us generally discuss with Iowa as a flyover state. To reside in or have visited Iowa is to know all of the thrilling, stunning, and enjoyable locations throughout the Hawkeye State. What’s extra is that most of the actions and must-visit locations in Iowa are free. From caves and gardens to museums and historic websites, we record a few of our favourite free Iowa must-dos under.
Maquoketa Caves State Park
9688 Caves Rd., Maquoketa, IA Open 4 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. every day
Maquoketa Caves State Park stays a favourite park of Iowa residents and guests alike. The 370-acre park contains about 6 miles of trails and 13 caves to discover, together with the massive Dancehall Cave. The 1,100-foot cave is alleged to have been a music and dance venue some 150 years in the past. For extra details about the limestone formations within the park, you may as well go to their interpretive heart.
Excessive Trestle Path Bridge
2335 QF Lane, Madrid, IA Bridge lights are on from sundown to midnight
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Working 25 miles by way of 5 Iowa cities and 4 counties, the Trestle Path is a favourite amongst hikers, walkers, and runners alike. The actual gem, nonetheless, is the 13-story Excessive Trestle Path Bridge throughout the Des Moines River in Madrid. It’s particularly enjoyable to stroll the pedestrian bridge at evening when the bridge shines blue making little ones scream in delight and offering the proper backdrop for a romantic stroll.
Sanford Museum & Planetarium
117 E Willow St, Cherokee, IA Open Mon. by way of Fri. 9 a.m. to five p.m., Sat. and Solar. 12 p.m. to five p.m.Photograph courtesy of John Snapp
The Sanford Museum serves as a one-stop store for all sorts of reveals, and it’s house to Iowa’s first planetarium. After you absorb a planetarium present, you possibly can discover archaeology, artwork, astronomy, geology, historical past, pure historical past, and paleontology reveals. Most of the museum reveals deal with Northwest Iowa and the Indigenous individuals who lived there, however additionally, you will discover Iowa native and astronaut Peggy Whitson’s spacesuit and different NASA-related objects on show.
College of Iowa Museum of Pure Historical past
Macbride Corridor, 17 N Clinton St, Iowa Metropolis, IA Open Wed. by way of Sat. from 10 a.m. to five p.m. Photograph courtesy of College of Iowa Museum of Pure Historical past
Photograph courtesy of College of Iowa Museum of Pure Historical past
Because the second oldest museum west of the Mississippi River, the College of Iowa Museum of Pure Historical past has a few of the largest collections within the nation. Guests can discover varied everlasting exhibitions—together with Range of Life reveals and Mammal Corridor—that home a wide range of specimens from aardvarks to zebras.
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Dubuque Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
3800 Arboretum Dr., Dubuque, IA Open every day from 7 a.m. to nightfallPhotograph courtesy of Deb Lovett
The Dubuque Arboretum & Botanical Gardens has been rising because it opened in 1980. At present, you could find 60 kinds of gardens unfold over 56 acres. Guests can stroll, run, and bike the paths on the grounds to discover the kids’s gardens, the Japanese backyard, the prairie backyard, the rose backyard, and far more.
State Historic Museum of Iowa
600 E Locust St, Des Moines, IA Open Tues. by way of Fri. from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Photograph courtesy of State Historic Society of Iowa
Positioned a number of brief blocks from the state capitol, the State Historic Museum of Iowa highlights Iowa’s wealthy heritage by way of varied exhibitions and collections. You may discover details about Iowa earlier than it turned a state, the realm’s pure assets, the position Iowans performed within the Civil Battle, Iowa’s legacy in motion pictures and tv (hey, Ashton Kutcher!), and far more.
Des Moines Artwork Middle
4700 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA Open Tues. and Wed. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thurs. and Fri. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sat. and Solar. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Des Moines Artwork Middle is house to an enormous assortment of artwork, starting from the nineteenth century to the current, a lot of it falling underneath the umbrella of up to date artwork. As you stroll by way of the galleries, you can see pictures, work, and sculptures. The museum has a number of main works from artists comparable to Edward Hopper, Georgia O’Keeffe, and Francis Bacon.
Union Pacific Railroad Museum
200 Pearl St, Council Bluffs, IA Open Thurs. by way of Sat. 10 a.m. to six p.m.
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Photograph courtesy of the Union Pacific Railroad Museum
You could find the Union Pacific Railroad Museum tucked away within the historic Carnegie Constructing in Council Bluffs. The 2-level museum has 4 predominant everlasting reveals. You could find the Lincoln Assortment and the Constructing America exhibit, the place you study concerning the historical past of the transcontinental railroad, on the primary degree. America Travels by Rail, on the second degree, showcases the golden age of American passenger journey. You may also interact with our practice simulator within the Engaged on the Railroad exhibit.
Herbert Hoover Nationwide Historic Website
110 Parkside Dr, West Department, IA Open every day from 9 a.m. to five p.m. Photograph courtesy of the Nationwide Park Service
The Herbert Hoover Nationwide Historic Website is a group of buildings, together with a customer heart, that showcase the early years of our thirty first president. Hoover was born in West Department in 1874, the place he and his spouse at the moment are buried. The positioning can also be house to the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum. You may go to the cottage the place he was born, the blacksmith store the place Hoover’s father labored, and the schoolhouse. If climate permits, go for a leisurely stroll on the close by Hoover Nature Path.
by Jessica Lee 10/14/22
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No. 17 Iowa State goes into its home game against Kansas State on Saturday night as one of the Big 12 teams with the highest probability of making it to the conference championship game next week.
That calculation comes from conference officials putting pencil to paper to figure out all the scenarios that could unfold on the final weekend of the regular season.
Cyclones coach Matt Campbell said his team just needs to worry about itself and not the myriad of possibilities that could determine the matchup for next week’s Big 12 title game at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
“To me,” he said, “all that other stuff is wasted time, effort and energy.”
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If the Cyclones (9-2, 6-2, No. 18 CFP) beat the Wildcats (8-3, 5-3, No. 24 CFP), they probably would be in. Arizona State would be the likely opponent if the Sun Devils win at Arizona.
So much would have to align for the Wildcats to advance — starting with beating Iowa State — that coach Chris Klieman said he didn’t plan to address the possibilities with his players. He said he wouldn’t have to anyway.
“The kids know,” he said.
Kansas State quarterback Avery Johnson runs the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Arizona State Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, in Manhattan, Kan. Credit: AP/Charlie Riedel
Going for 10
The Cyclones are trying to become the first team in the program’s 133-year history to win 10 regular-season games. Wildcats’ tight end Will Swanson said he wasn’t aware of the 10-win milestone until a reporter told him. He indicated he and his teammates would like to keep the Cyclones from achieving it.
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“I’ll probably have to mention that,” he said, laughing.
Up and running
K-State quarterback Avery Johnson appears to be back to his old self. The staff tried to reduce his rushing attempts after he was injured Oct. 12 at Colorado. There were no limitations on him in last week’s 41-15 win over Cincinnati. He ran 10 times for 70 yards, including a 33-yard burst and a 21-yard touchdown.
“People saw when he’s healthy, we’re really good on offense,” Klieman said.
Cold, but no snow
Temperatures are expected to be in the teens in Ames, but no snow is in the forecast. Heavy snow fell during last year’s game in Manhattan, Kansas. Abu Sama III ran for 276 yards and three touchdowns and the Cyclones’ defense made a fourth-down stop in the final minute to preserve a 42-35 victory.
“I just remember the snow and Abu running wild,” ISU receiver Jayden Higgins said. “There definitely was a lot of snow on the field.”
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K-State’s Swanson said the game reminded him of a backyard football game but that it “panned out terribly.”
“Some spots there were 6 inches of snow,” he said. “I remember I caught a ball and I got tackled. I was face-first in the ground and had a pound of snow between my face and my facemask.”
Injury update
Klieman said RB Dylan Edwards could return against the Cyclones after sustaining a no-contact leg injury two weeks ago against Arizona State.
Campbell said S Drew Surges will be available and DT J.R. Singleton and TE Ben Brahmer are on track to play.
Colorado Buffaloes (5-1) vs. Iowa State Cyclones (4-1)
Lahaina, Hawaii; Wednesday, 2:30 p.m. EST
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BOTTOM LINE: Colorado and No. 5 Iowa State play at Lahaina Civic Center in Lahaina, Hawaii.
The Cyclones are 4-1 in non-conference play. Iowa State ranks fifth in the Big 12 with 41.2 points per game in the paint led by Keshon Gilbert averaging 9.2.
The Buffaloes are 5-1 in non-conference play. Colorado ranks fifth in the Big 12 shooting 39.3% from 3-point range.
Iowa State makes 49.0% of its shots from the field this season, which is 8.2 percentage points higher than Colorado has allowed to its opponents (40.8%). Colorado averages 13.9 more points per game (77.7) than Iowa State gives up (63.8).
The matchup Wednesday is the first meeting of the season for the two teams in conference play.
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TOP PERFORMERS: Gilbert is scoring 16.8 points per game with 2.6 rebounds and 5.2 assists for the Cyclones.
Elijah Malone is averaging 14.3 points for the Buffaloes.
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
Video: Kirk Ferentz on Iowa’s QB situation heading into Nebraska matchup
Kirk Ferentz discusses a variety of topics ahead of Iowa’s matchup with Nebraska.
Iowa football (7-4) returns home on Friday, hoping to finish its regular season strong against Big Ten Conference foe Nebraska (6-5). NBC will show the 6:30 p.m. CT contest.
The Hawkeyes are coming off an encouraging 29-13 win at Maryland. Nebraska, meanwhile, lost 28-20 at USC last time out.
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Here’s how to watch the Iowa vs. Nebraska game on Friday, including time, TV schedule and streaming information:
Watch Iowa vs Nebraska on Peacock
What channel is Iowa football vs Nebraska on Saturday?
TV channel: NBC
Streaming: Peacock
Radio: Hawkeye Radio Network
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Iowa vs. Nebraska will be broadcast nationally on NBC in Week 14 of the 2024 college football season. Streaming options include Peacock.
Iowa vs NBC football time on Friday
Date: Friday, November 29
Start time: 6:30 p.m. (CT)
The Iowa vs. Nebraska game starts at 6:30 p.m. CT from Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.
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Iowa vs Nebraska football predictions, picks, odds
Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Tuesday, Nov. 26.
Moneyline: Iowa -210, Nebraska +170
Spread: Iowa -5.5
O/U: 39.5
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Iowa football schedule 2024
Aug. 31: vs. Illinois State, (W, 40-0)
Sept. 7: vs. Iowa State, (L, 20-19)
Sept. 14: vs. Troy, (W, 38-21)
Sept. 21: at Minnesota, (W, 31-14)
Oct. 5: at Ohio State, (L, 35-7)
Oct. 12: vs. Washington, (W, 40-16)
Oct. 19: at Michigan State, (L, 32-20)
Oct. 26: vs. Northwestern, (W, 40-14)
Nov. 2: vs. Wisconsin, (W, 42-10)
Nov. 8: at UCLA, (L, 20-17)
Nov. 23: at Maryland, (W, 29-13)
Nov. 29: vs. Nebraska, 6:30 p.m., NBC
Record: 5-3
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