Tourism

Jefferson, a town of over 4,000 people in western Iowa, received national recognition for its investment in public art and efforts to preserve and revitalize its historic downtown.

Iowa birding experts share the feathered friends you may spot in Iowa this winter and the enticing destinations for birders hoping to escape the cold.

The Dubuque Museum of Art has roots that reach back 150 years. Now it's getting ready to step into the future.

From outdoor activities like skating and sledding to warmer fun, the state is filled with opportunities to take advantage of during the snowy season.

Income from agritourism in Iowa has more than doubled in recent years. Farmers are getting more creative to draw in the crowds.

The Kalona Historical Village in southeast Iowa may be a tourism spot geared toward the past, but its features and exhibits have constantly evolved.

Tourism officials and businesses in the Iowa Great Lakes region are seeing lower crowds and revenues this season due to flooding that hit the area at end of June and into early July.

A law that requires the state to inspect Iowa hotels every other year would be repealed under a bill that is headed to the governor’s desk. State officials say they were not following the law and only inspected hotels when they received complaints.

The Theatre Museum of Repertoire Americana opened in 1973 in Mount Pleasant, reflecting a longtime dream of repertoire theatre company owners and actors Neil and Caroline Schaffner.

A plan to make whitewater trails on the rivers in downtown Des Moines is about more than tourism. Supporters of the project say they also have water quality in mind.