Blog: Byway Buzz
IPBS Road Trip Iowa Spring 2025: The Lincoln Highway Episodes
The Lincoln Highway Heritage Byway- A National Scenic Byway will be showcased by Iowa Public Television during Season 2 of the Road Trip Iowa Series. Episodes will premiere weekly on Wednesdays at...
A New Memorial to Lincoln for 2025
Hello from the Lincoln Highway Heritage Byway- A National Scenic Byway and the Iowa Valley Scenic Byway. We have had an exciting year on the byways. The Ten Millionth Model-T Ford celebrated a...
Iconic Lincoln Highway Bridge is Protected by Alternate Route
It is official, the City of Tama, Iowa, home of the iconic Lincoln Highway Bridge, has announced that they are going forward with an alternate automotive route of 5th St, thereby avoiding the Lincoln Highway Bridge.
The Iowa Valley Scenic Byway Audio Tour App Now Available
The long-running audio tour for the Iowa Valley Scenic Byway is now available on a web-based app.
Four-lane Highway 30 finally connects Ames, Cedar Rapids by Jeff Morrison
Expressway across six counties was 60 years in the making. Highway 30 is now 4-lane from Ames to Cedar Rapids.
Books for the byways
I have always reached for books about a place before I venture out so that I can really understand where the place has been. Join me for a list of my “to read” books about the byways.
Two from Prairie Rivers Obtain Certified Professional Guide Titles
Two of our staff recently added Certified Professional Guide titles to their names through the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach’s Professional Guide Certification Program.
Oktoberfest in the Amanas: It’s more than beer
On October 4, Iowa’s oldest annual Bavarian style Oktoberfest celebration will be kicking off in the heart of the Amana colonies.
‘Big Boy’ visits Belle Plaine by Jeff Morrison
The Union Pacific’s No. 4014 “Big Boy” steam locomotive stops in downtown Belle Plaine, Iowa, on Thursday, September 5, 2024. The train’s trip across Iowa closely followed the Lincoln Highway.