This Thanksgiving, I’m expressing my gratitude to the state of Iowa for its impressive achievements in conservation and urban sustainability. I have been consistently surprised by the dedication of ...

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Though it can get cold in Iowa City in early November, that doesn’t mean there isn’t plenty to do during gameday week in a college town that loves football. Iowa Hawkeyes fans fill the stadium for a ...

I love a road trip. Hitting the open highway with my favorite people and a playlist of car karaoke-worthy songs is something I’m always up for. But when it comes to making stops along the way, I can ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover real estate, economics and cost of living. Sep 29, 2025, 04:17pm EDT Des Moines, Iowa, downtown skyline. Several of Iowa's ...

Though it can get cold in Iowa City in early November, that doesn’t mean there isn’t plenty to do during gameday week in a college town that loves football. On the day of the game, Melrose Avenue is ...