Big Creek Lake's clear water provides great family swimming fun. Refreshments are available at the beach during the swimming season. A large wooden...
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Mission: The Ankeny Area Historical Society is established to collect and secure artifacts and historical records representing Ankeny, Alleman, Bo...
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Mission Statement: The University Museums exist to foster understanding and delight in the visual arts with a focus on the creative interactions i...
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Mission Statement:
The Iowa Gold Star Military Museum's mission is to honor and depict the military experience of Iowa citizens in all wars, h...
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Metro Ice Sports Facility:
To be a world class facility and lead in the advancement of ice sports.
We are committed to:
Offering premier ameniti...
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History
The wildlife and plant communities are interwoven with the human history of Ledges. Humans have appreciated this unique area for thousands...
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A grand manor home built in 1877 by prominent businessman Hoyt Sherman; the structure is now a museum and performing arts center. The original hous...
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The Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad & Museum is a division of the Iowa Railroad Historical Society, a non-profit 501 (C)(3) organization. Th...
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Mission and GoalsSCI's mission is to be the highest quality resource inspiring scientific exploration through interactive education, exhibits, and ...
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About Us:Seven Oaks Recreation is family-owned and operated and offers year-round outdoor recreation in central Iowa. Our activities include canoei...
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Walnut Woods encompasses 260 acres of wooded bottomland along the Raccoon River. Within the park lies a large surviving natural stand of black waln...
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Mission
The mission of the Fort Des Moines Museum and Education Center is to preserve, promote, and perpetuate the heritage of service, sacrifice,...
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About Us:Forest Park Museum and Arboretum was originally developed in the 1940's by Eugene Hastie, a farmer, local historian and author. The arbore...
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In 1990 a committee was formed in Van Meter, Iowa for the purpose of establishing a museum honoring Van Meter native Bob Feller.
Several fundraisi...
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About Us
The National Balloon Museum dedicates itself to providing the public with a comprehensive understanding of ballooning and its history thr...
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At over 6,000 acres, Brushy Creek is one of Iowa's largest tracts of public outdoor recreation land. Visitors can get a real sense of being "away f...
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A 115-acre man-made lake has a large sandy beach and offers unsupervised swimming. Boats, canoes, kayaks, and paddleboats are available for rent th...
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