Between Two Rivers
Jeff MorrisonExploring Iowa, the "Land Between Two Rivers," through history, road trips, and more. Posts appear about every 10 days.
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Analysis of 2026 RAGBRAI route
Flags line Sixth Street in front of the American Legion Hall in Jesup, Iowa, on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. The town’s Farmers Day festival theme last weekend was “Red, White, and Heroes.” A city employee said 675 flags had been procured to line...
The Meskwaki in Iowa: A story of persistence
A mannequin in traditional Meskwaki dress stands across from displays of photos and elements of Meskwaki history, including a depiction of a wickiup (center), Sunday, June 28, 2026, at the Meswaki Cultural Center in Tama County, Iowa. Photo...
Clayton County Museum Crawl 2
Second of two(?) parts; part 1 is here
On June 6, I visited six museums in Clayton County as part of its second “Museum Crawl” promotion. Here’s the deal: Visit eight of 14 museums in Clayton County during the month of June, receive ink st...
Breaking down Iowa's 2027-31 highway plan
The Interstate 80 bridge over the Mississippi River, officially named the Fred Schwengel Memorial Bridge for an Iowa congressman, is scheduled to be replaced at the end of this decade. It’s seen here from the Illinois welcome center looking...
Clayton County Museum Crawl
First of two(?) possibly nonconsecutive parts
The Clayton County Museum Crawl is not really a crawl. It is somewhere between a sprint medley and a marathon.
Your mission, should you choose to accept it: Visit eight of 14 museums in Clayto...
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I grew up in rural Traer and live in Cedar Rapids. I was a copy editor at Iowa's two largest newspapers. My other website is Iowa Highway Ends. I have visited every incorporated town in the state of Iowa.
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