Category Archives: Iowa
Le Grand, IA celebrates Pioneer Days
Le Grand, Iowa celebrated its 12th Annual Pioneer Days festival, including the arrival of the Lincoln Highway Tour of classic cars. Le Grand lives it up for Pioneer Days, Andrew Potter, Times-Republican (Marshalltown, Iowa), August 28, 2011
Old Cedar Rapids, IA factory remembered before demolition
The old Allis-Chambers factory, along the Lincoln Highway in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, was remembered in an open house before being demolished for a new production facility. Allis-Chalmers factory to be remembered before demolition, David DeWitte, The Gazette (Cedar Rapids, Iowa), … Continue reading
Lincoln Highway Days in Nevada, IA through Sunday
Along with other events along the Lincoln Highway this weekend, the city of Nevada, Iowa is holding its 28th annual Lincoln Highway Days festival through Sunday. Lincoln Highway Days official web site Lincoln Highway Days in Iowa this weekend, Brian … Continue reading
Son of sign-covered gas station owner dies
Ron Preston died earlier this month. He was the son of George Preston, owner of the famous sign-covered gas station in Belle Plaine, Iowa, along the Lincoln Highway. Ron Preston, son of famed gas station owner, dies, Brian Butko, Lincoln … Continue reading
Lincoln Highway weekend events
Here are a few events to enjoy along the Lincoln Highway this weekend. The 4th Annual Iowa Lincoln Highway Motor Tour runs for three days, starting tomorrow. Sweet rides to make local stops, Andrew Potter, Times-Republican (Marshalltown, Iowa), August 25, … Continue reading
Man walks across Iowa to raise awareness of disabilities
Using the Lincoln Highway to promote a cause is becoming quite popular. This time, Dale Hankins is walking along the Lincoln Highway across Iowa to raise awareness of disabilities. Bill’s Coffeeshop Walk Across Iowa — Official Facebook page Iowa man … Continue reading
Lincoln Highway Heritage Byway signs installed in Iowa
New Lincoln Highway Heritage Byway signs are being installed around Marshalltown, Iowa. This is in recognition of Iowa’s recent designation of the Lincoln Highway as a historic byway. A piece of history: Lincoln Highway Heritage Byway signs posted in Marshalltown … Continue reading
Lincoln Highway Buy-Way Yard Sale: August 4-6, 2011
The sixth annual Lincoln Highway Buy-Way, a yard sale that stretches across hundreds of miles, will be held from Thursday, August 4 to Saturday, August 6. This year, five states are participating: Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, West Virginia. Here is … Continue reading
Lincoln Highway an alternative to flooded highways
Old Lincoln Highway near Council Bluffs, Iowa is once again a major thoroughfare: traffic has dramatically increased because of the flooding and closure of Interstate 29. Commutes are longer, and residents are concerned about people driving too fast along the … Continue reading
Cyclists asked to avoid Old Lincoln Highway near Council Bluffs, IA
Authorites in Pottawattamie County are asking bicyclists to avoid using the Old Lincoln Highway in Iowa between Council Bluffs and the Harrison County line. The narrow road has had an increased amount of traffic due to the flooding and closure … Continue reading