Iowa was originally home to at least 17 Native American tribes, although today only the Meskwaki remain. The first Europeans to reach Iowa were the French explorers, Louis Joliet and Jacques Marquette in 1673. They recorded in their journals that the land was lush, green and fertile.

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If you're from Iowa and you love to walleye fish, then you know we have some excellent opportunities for catching Old Marble Eyes. Rivers, shallow natural lakes, deeper lakes, large reservoirs, small reservoirs. Hey Iowa's got it all! If you can learn to consistently catch walleyes here, you can catch them anywhere. It takes a diverse fisherman to be consistent here. A big part of consistency is fishing the right waters at the right time...

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The Caucus: Political Tourism Comes to South Carolina

Among the growing ranks of political tourists in South Carolina is Dorothy Booker, 87, who traveled from Augusta, Ga., with her daughter and son-in-law to size up the candidates.

Winter not freezing Dubuque tourism industry

Some consider this time of year the off-season for the tourism industry, with the holidays over and spring break still months away, but winter festivals and events in Eastern Iowa keep visitors' dollars fueling local economies.

Boat, RV and Vacation Show docks at UNI-Dome this weekend

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa --- The 24th annual Iowa Boat, RV and Vacation Show is set for Friday through Sunday, Jan. 20-22, at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls.

"Iowa Welcome Center" designation for center in Nashua

The Gateway to Northeast Iowa in Nashua is now the news Iowa Welcome Center. It's in the Iowa tourism book and on maps.

New travel guide available

The Iowa Tourism Office has put out its 2012 Iowa Travel Guide to assist travelers planning an Iowa vacation. The guide is free and may be ordered by phone at 800-345-IOWA or from www.traveliowa.com. An online version of the guide is available on the website or people may pick one up at any Iowa Welcome Center.

Like Iowa’s, New Hampshire’s economy among the nation’s strongest

By Zachary Roth and Daniel Gross With the Republican presidential nominating fight moving from the frigid chill of the Midwest to the, uh, frigid chill of Northeast, the struggling economy remains a major theme. Which is ironic, given that the first two contests take place in states that, while hardly booming, are doing far better [...]

IOWA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS: Board gets organized for 2012

By BRIAN RATHJEN With a new year often comes many new faces, but the man in charge of the Iowa County Board of Supervisors will stay the same for 2012. Ray Garringer will continue to serve as board chairman, while Kim Tanke will serve as vice chairman. Both were voted unanimously during the board’s annual [...]

New Mexico Tourism Dept. picks new ad agency

The New Mexico Tourism Department has picked a Texas firm to develop a new advertising campaign promoting the state.

Waterloo City Council considers Grout funding request

WATERLOO, Iowa --- The city's support of the Grout Museum District is back up for debate.

Analyzing Iowa, Duct Tape Fashion, and Tickets to Outer Space

Now that The New York Times pay wall is live, you only get 20 free clicks a month. For those worried about hitting their limit, we're taking a look through the paper each morning to find the stories that can make your clicks count.Related: Trimming the Times: An American in Pakistan; Weekend Storms