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Back to School Blues

Posted by Gina Davis // August 21, 2010

 

If you're like me, summer rocks!  I love extra time with the kids, doing activities and projects we won't have time to do during the school year. 

Back to school means back to work for everyone!  As a parent, it's always a juggling act with work, kids, dinner and homework.  But as a teacher for the past 13 years, I can tell you just how important it is to sup... Keep Reading »

School Bells Ringing Train Whistles Blowing

Posted by Maria White // August 20, 2010
School Bells are ringing! Train Whistles are blowing! (edit/delete)

As the month of August has brought the end of summer fun for the school kids... It is back to grind stone!  With some schools in session in Southeast Iowa, the parents, teachers and kids are wondering where the summer went to?  With the school bells ringing on Monday in Mount Pleasant... Keep Reading »

Sweet Corn is ready.... Come and get it

Posted by Maria White // August 10, 2010

The sweet corn is ready in Southeast Iowa! Come one come all.  This week has come all too early, but none the less it is here.  Sweet Corn Festival 2010.   We are excited to join the fun and watch the town of West Point, IA be transformed into the hub of sweet corn husking, cooking and eating!  The festivities will start off with ShuckFest on Wed Aug 11th, when 17 ... Keep Reading »

SouthEast Iowa Staple - the County Fair!

Posted by Gina Davis // July 8, 2010

If you're looking for some summertime entertainment, why not support your local County Fair?

Here in Southeast Iowa, the local county fair is a summertime staple.  You don't have to be involved personally to enjoy the sites, sounds, (and smells?) of the county fair.  People of all ages can enjoy the exhibits, contests and shows beginning in the am. and heading late into the eve... Keep Reading »

Summer in Southeast Iowa

Posted by Gina Davis // June 22, 2010

Summer in Southeast Iowa is a beautiful place to be!   offers a range of activities and events for all ages from festivals to parks and nature center events.  The following is a sampling of sites to check out in Southeast Iowa.  If you like boating we are bordered by the largest river in North America.  The Mississippi borders the Eastern side of Iowa and offers interesting ... Keep Reading »