COAL VALLEY, ILLINOIS (December 20, 2024) — As most are likely aware by now, Niabi Zoo experienced significant damage to facilities and infrastructure due to heavy snowfall in January 2024. Repairs and construction have taken place throughout the entire 2024 season. Major accomplishments include a completely new roof for the rhino barn, the replacement of the roof structure of the animal encounters exhibit, and the gutters were replaced on most buildings.

DES MOINES, IOWA (November 16, 2024) — From the very start, Fairgoers have cherished souvenirs from their visits to the iconic Iowa State Fair. The Blue Ribbon Foundation, a non-profit organization, continues this tradition by offering a variety of souvenirs as part of our fundraising efforts. The Blue Ribbon Foundation is dedicated to preserving and enhancing the historic Iowa State Fairgrounds.

DIXON, IOWA (August 20, 2024) — On Saturday, September 14, 2024, 9-11AM, there will be a Monarch Migration Fun Run held at the Wapsi River Environmental Education Center in Dixon, Iowa.

The Fourth Annual Monarch Migration Fun Run will benefit the Friends of the Wapsi Center.

This self-timed 5K Trail Run will take you through the upland and bottomland forests and the prairies of the Wapsi River Center.

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (August 20, 2024) — Visit Quad Cities announced on Monday a new addition to its self-guided destination products: