Shopping and Discovering New Things in the Small Towns in Iowa

I like to drive around in the small towns in Iowa and shop at their stores. I have discovered a lot of great treasures in the small towns in Iowa over the years. I like to shop at hardware stores and buy tools, pyrex dishes, garden equipment, lawnmowers, dehumidifiers, appliances, etc. I like that their stores are not crowded, and you get service after the sale.

I have purchased a lot of furniture at family-owned furniture stores for my rental properties over the years and for my home. I have found beautiful recliners, bedroom sets, couches, and lamps. I have stopped at carpet stores also and purchased their end rolls of carpet and beautiful wood flooring.

Northwood, Iowa

The other day, I drove around on the rural roads in Northwood, Iowa, and discovered many Amish and Mennonite homes. I found a wonderful Greenhouse owned by a Mennonite family. They had wonderful mums, trees, garden supplies, and more. I purchased some Deer to stay away from the powder and will return for some of their mum plants later. I also discovered a Mennonite family selling tomatoes and farm-fresh brown eggs. I purchased two dozen of her wonderful-looking brown eggs. I drove further down the road and saw an Amish man headed to the field with his two young sons.

St.Ansgar, Iowa

I like to shop at Home Sweet Home in St. Ansgar, Iowa. I have purchased beautiful blankets, cards, dish clothes, baking dishes, Christmas cards, home decor, and more. They have a lovely, clean store and are very friendly and accommodating to your needs and wants. I like the local hardware store in town. I have eaten at The Blue Belle Inn over the years and stayed at their Inn. The rooms are nicely appointed, and their food is excellent. I like to look at the white albino deer displayed in a glass building in town.

Clear Lake, Iowa

I love shopping at Larson’s, Wilcox Furniture, Ralhpene’s, and The Red Geranium and eating at the beautiful Clear Lake, Iowa restaurants. All of the stores have amiable and accommodating employees. It is effortless to maneuver around downtown Clear lake, Iowa. I love to sit next to the Lake and watch the boats on the water. Walking while you spend your day at Clear Lake, Iowa is fun. There are many parks to see and drive through.

Kalona, Iowa

I am very familiar with Kalona, Iowa. I love eating at the Tuscan Moon Restaurant, which features Italian food in Kalona, as their food is always perfectly cooked. Kalona is an Amish and Mennonite community. I love to see the horse and buggies pull up to the stores. The Amish and Mennonites are excellent cooks and bakers. I was invited to a Mennonite home that served food to a group of eight or more, and I must say that that was the best meal I have ever eaten in my entire life.

Keosauqua, Iowa

Keosauqua is located on the big bend of the Des Moines River in southeastern Iowa. The towns in the area are called the villages of Van Buren County. The Hotel Manning is a very historical hotel. I have stayed at the Hotel Manning and was impressed with the historical architecture of the building. I loved the room, and their food was excellent. The oldest courthouse in Iowa is located here and was built in 1843. It is a must-see for everyone. The Lacey Keosauqua State Park is a beautiful park to drive through. I would recommend going to all of the villages of Van Buren County for their historical significance.

Various Small Towns In Iowa

I have found beautiful treasures in Pella, Vinton, New Hampton, Farmington, Bonaparte, Bentonsport, Hampton, Traer, and other small towns in Iowa. Always remember there are still some stores left in the small towns across Iowa where you will find a wonderful treasure of your own.