Bluffs, Brooks & Byways

The Ski Bellevue Water Ski Show Team is volunteer, non-profit organization that performs free water ski shows for the community of Bellevue...and across Iowa by special request! They are only ONE of four water ski show teams in Iowa, and the only one to perform on the Mississippi River! On this episode, we hear from Dave Valant, the teams vice president and show emcee. 

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A charter bus is set to take a trip along the scenic byway. On the tour, we will stop at 1 overlook for a view of the scenic fall leaves, 1 historic location for a little bit of education and all of this plus a small culinary crawl. What's not to love? Be sure to RSVP Below. 

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Anamosa State Penitentiary Museum is a historic stone building on the prison grounds displays artifacts and historical information and current information about one of Iowa's largest correctional facilities. On this episode, we hear from Steve Wendl, former correctional counselor for the institution. He provides historic information, current guidelines and, his favorite, the human interest stories through the years! 

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Fly Fishing, Running and Beer...nothing says Northeast Iowa quite like that! The Drfitless Flyathlon is held annually in Yellow River State Forest, near Harpers Ferry, IA and the course consists of a 4.4 mile (mostly flat) trail run, with opportunities to catch rainbow trout, brown trout, and the Iowa native brook trout. So, whether you’re big into running or not, this course was made for you. On this episode, we hear from Race Coordinator, Ryan Rahmiller. He tells us all of the details of the event, how it got started, how the fundraising happens and used...and so much more! 

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The Turkey River Recreational Corridor is Fayette and Clayton County, but more specifically, the communities of Clermont, Elgin and Elkader - that are linked by the Turkey River. These communities work together to develop and enhance the resource of the river corridor through creation of land and water trails. Listen in on this episode to hear about how the organization got started after the record 2008 flood and some of their more recent projects. For more information about the TRRC, check out these links below:

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The Immaculate Conception Parish, known as Wexford Church is located right along the Great River Road – long the Driftless Area Scenic Byway and the Great River Road National Scenic Byway – in between Harpers Ferry and Lansing. While the history itself is incredible, what’s even more amazing is how great of shape it is in and how well-utilized it still is today. When you're traveling the byway, be sure to stop in, but until then listen in to hear the history of how this incredible historic location came to Allamakee County. 

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The RC&D makes it possible to work with landowners, conservation departments and residents in ways that benefit them On today's episode we hear from Ross Evelsizer, the Natural Resource Projects Director for the RC&D, about flooding watershed plans and overall river preservation. The RC&D has taken on the Turkey River, Upper Iowa River, the Upper Wapsi River Watershed Resiliency Plans, and more recently, the Quasky Flood Resiliency Plan. Listen in to learn more and how you can help your region. 

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Nothing says sweet summer time like sipping on a glass of wine overlooking the countryside and at Winneshiek Wildberry Winery, that's exactly what you're doing. Right along the Driftless Area Scenic Byway, this location has been in the family for over 150 years. Checkout today's episode with Beth Guzman, daughter of owners, Ken and Yvonne Barnes to hear how the winery got started, a few of their favorite events and so much more! 

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Bluegrass music is a classic genre became widely known in 1945 (actually was born even earlier than that). Over the years, it’s grown and transitioned to it’s current popularity. Bluegrass bands are still influenced by jazz, contemporary, country, celtic, rock & roll and even gospel. This year the Backbone Bluegrass Festival will be celebrating it's 40th Anniversary. This small-town even has been a summer tradition for many families and they couldn't be more excited for the line up. Check out this episode to hear a snippet of some bluegrass jamming and everything the festival has to offer. 

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From the registered Holsteins that make the milk for their one-of-a-kind mild cheddar to the hens that lay the farm fresh eggs, you can't get much "moore" local than Moore Family Farms! On this episode, learn all of the ins and outs of owning a family farm, a value-added store front, expanding to new locations and managing four children with Heather Moore. 

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