Blog: Byway Buzz
Introducing Our New Lincoln Highway Heritage Byway Coordinator
My introduction to historic preservation began with the “Condemned Building” sign posted on the door I passed through to get to my desk when I was a graduate student at Iowa State University. The...
The Lincoln Highway Bridge Over Mud Creek in Tama in Need of Repair
One of the most iconic bridges in the 3,389 mile length of the historic transcontinental Lincoln Highway is in Tama, Iowa, and its structural integrity is in need of repair. As manager of the...
Enjoy the End of Summer on the Byway!
by Iowa's Heritage and Scenic Byway CoordinatorsCan you believe that summer is already coming to a close? There's no better way to end the season than with a tour around the most scenic overlooks...
Our Lincoln Highway
Our Lincoln Highway and the Lincoln Highway Heritage Byway – a National Scenic Byway. It is not like they belong to us, but we do get mighty possessive over things. It is more as if we belong to them.
Plenty of Tasty Treats Along the Byway During Dairy Month
During National Dairy this June, there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy your favorite sweet treat while traveling along the 460 miles of Lincoln Highway Heritage Byway in Iowa.
Iowa’s Lincoln Highway Is Now a National Scenic Byway!
The long awaited announcement came the morning of February 16th, 2021 that the Lincoln Highway Heritage Byway has been given the designation of a National Scenic Byway!This was a long-awaited award...
The Lincoln Highway Heritage Byway Receives Grant to Create Courthouse Interpretive Panel
The Lincoln Highway Heritage Byway managed by the not-for-profit Prairie Rivers of Iowa has received a tourism grant from the Marshalltown Area Chamber of Commerce to create and install an...
Come Explore on the Lincoln Highway!
One month in and 2021 is looking very promising for the Lincoln Highway Heritage Byway! The Iowa Scenic Byways Passport Program rolled out on January 5th. Our Byway office in Ames is one of the...
Breweries, Distilleries, and Wineries Oh My!
Two videos were created in eastern Iowa showcasing select breweries, distilleries, and wineries in eastern Iowa. The owners’ passion for their business shines throughout the video and the history of the road is added subtlety.