Evolution of the Heartland

07/11/2025

Ready for a day trip that you will be talking about for years to come?

Join us in Clear Lake, Iowa, August 8, for an Evolution of the Heartland experience packed with iconic stops, local flavors, and behind-the-scenes stories you won’t find anywhere else.
Tour the historic Surf Ballroom & Museum, sip a craft brew at Lake Time Brewery and raise a glass with 173 Craft Distillery, explore Central Gardens of North Iowa in full bloom, and discover the local charm of Mossycup Farms, all in one perfectly planned day.
Seats are limited - grab yours for just $75 with code EARLY!
Register here: https://www.evolutionoftheheartland.com/register/

07/10/2025

The next few weeks are exciting for county fairs in Iowa and it's one of our favorite times of the year! 🌽🎡
There’s no better time to slow down, support your neighbors, and soak up the sights, sounds, and tastes that make our rural communities shine. From cheering on 4-H and FFA kids to grabbing a fresh lemonade or catching a grandstand show, your local county fair is full of memories waiting to be made.

Make time over the next few weeks to explore, connect, and celebrate the heart of rural Iowa! 💛 Tell us in the comments below, which county fair is your favorite to attend?

07/09/2025

Gather your friends and plan the perfect rural day trip to Clear Lake!

Spend August 8, exploring with Evolution of the Heartland, tour the legendary Surf Ballroom & Museum, sip and sample local flavors at Lake Time Brewery and 173 Craft Distillery, wander through Central Gardens of North Iowa, and discover the charm of Mossycup Farms.

Lock in your spot for just $75 with code EARLY (regularly $99) but hurry, seats are limited!

Tag a friend you’d love to road trip with and make a day of it!
Register now: https://www.evolutionoftheheartland.com/register/

Clear Lake, Iowa

07/03/2025

Looking for an unforgettable day trip with friends? ✨

We’ve curated the best of Clear Lake for you, all you have to do is show up!
From the iconic Surf Ballroom & Museum to local gems like Mossycup Farms, Central Gardens of North Iowa, Lake Time Brewery, and 173 Craft Distillery, this rural road trip is packed with stories, tastes, and behind-the-scenes moments you won’t find anywhere else.
Seats are limited, register today and let Evolution of the Heartland handle the planning for your perfect Clear Lake adventure!

Sign up now: https://www.evolutionoftheheartland.com/register/

Clear Lake, Iowa

07/02/2025

It’s festival season in small-town Iowa and there’s no better excuse to wander off the beaten path! We just dropped a new blog on our Emerge Marketing Solutions website highlighting some of Iowa’s best community festivals, where local traditions, food, music, and heritage come alive and makes rural Iowa so special.

At Evolution of the Heartland, we love celebrating the communities, people, and hidden gems that make our small towns shine. Here are a few snapshots from our team enjoying their own hometown celebrations, from Breda’s 4th of July, Kinderfest in Manning, Lake City Western Days, Audubon’s T-Bone Days, to Storm Lake’s Star Spangled Spectacular! Add a few festivals to your road trip list and experience the heart of Iowa for yourself.
Read the blog here: https://www.em3rgemarketing.com/discover-the-top-community-festivals-in-iowa/.

07/01/2025

Anyone else getting sucked into tomato flight videos lately? 🍅 Our friends at Twisted River Farm had to give it a try! After watching Farmer Steve's top picks, we’re craving tomatoes in every form.
Psst…you can try the freshest tomatoes and other produce and meet the folks behind them during our Osage Tour on September 19. Seats are filling up! Snag yours and taste your way through Osage!

Register and use code EARLY to sign up for only $75: www.evolutionoftheheartland.com/register

06/27/2025

Hmmmm...Which side do you think is Carl's best side? 🦚

You just might spot Carl in person during the Evolution of the Heartland immersive tour in Clear Lake, Iowa, on August 8! From local farms, breweries, beautiful gardens, and more, Mossycup Farms is one of several can’t-miss stops.
🎟️ Early bird registration is just $75 with code EARLY - limited seats available!
Register now: evolutionoftheheartland.com/register

06/26/2025

Looking for the perfect day trip with friends this summer? Let Evolution of the Heartland handle the planning (and the driving)!

Hop on board for an unforgettable experience in Clear Lake on August 8, or Osage on September 19, with curated stops, local food, hands-on fun, and inspiring rural stories. Want to turn it into a weekend getaway? Stay overnight and explore even more small-town charm!
🎟️ Early bird pricing is just $75 with code EARLY, but seats are limited, so don’t wait!
👉 Register now: evolutionoftheheartland.com/register

06/21/2025

If you take part in the Farm Store Crawl, let us know where you stop and what you get!

Today’s the kickoff of our Farm Store Crawl! Use the maps on our website to plan your own crawl throughout all of Iowa today: https://www.chooseiowa.com/farmstorecrawl. We are set up at Tenley Farms today so stop by to explore their BRAND NEW farm store, their historic barn and learn more about Choose Iowa!

06/19/2025

Traveling through Iowa this weekend? Don't miss stopping in Indianola. There is more to explore than you think! See what makes Indianola a must-stop on your next rural road trip!

06/16/2025

We’re back to Monday and already looking ahead to next weekend... and we’ve got the perfect plan!
Mark your calendar for the Choose Iowa Farm Store Crawl, happening June 21-22. Explore Iowa’s agricultural landscape with stops at farm stores, markets, and farm-to-table favorites.
Want even more ideas? Our Agritourism page is full of unique rural experiences to add to your route: evolutionoftheheartland.com/agritourism

Plan your crawl and hit the road: chooseiowa.com/farmstorecrawl

Explore the varied agricultural landscape of Iowa by participating in the statewide Choose Iowa Farm Store Crawl, June 21-22, 2025. Plan a trip using the tools on our website that highlights the best of Iowa farm stores, farmers markets, farm-to-table restaurants and more.

Get started here: https://www.chooseiowa.com/farmstorecrawl

06/13/2025

Get ready for a rural road trip filled with authentic Iowa experiences in Osage, September 19. You’ll explore Twisted River Farm, go behind the scenes and enjoy craft brews at Limestone Brewers, savor lunch at Taste. -Osage, IA-, and then choose your own adventure with Mitchell County Conservation Board or a visit to the gorgeous Stillwater Greenhouse.

🎟️ Early bird pricing is just $75 with code EARLY (regularly $99) but only for a limited time!
Reserve your seat now as seats are limited:
https://www.evolutionoftheheartland.com/register/

Osage Chamber of Commerce