Want a sneak peek at the World’s Greatest County Fair? Most folks know that state fairs are usually big events. But did you know there is a fair in Northwest Iowa that rivals many state fairs? It’s called The Clay County Fair and is held each year in Spencer, Iowa. I had a fun time attending this on Monday, September 8, with two family members. We had a blast!

There are few things more iconic than the various drive in restaurants that populate a lucky few towns and cities in this country. We all recognize popular fast food chains, but these small mom and pop operations are generally not household names to most folks except in the areas they are located. In many cases, they are a best kept secret of the locals. Let’s check out one of the “best kept secrets” around Iowa - Bob’s Drive In in LeMars, Iowa!

When I was growing up, we shopped in Sheldon quite a bit. When my mom wanted to give us a special treat, she occasionally took us to Dairy Dandy for an ice cream cone. Guess what? You can still visit it!