You Really Ought to Give Iowa a Try!
On December 28, 2021, Iowa celebrates the 175th anniversary of its statehood, so this puzzle celebrates Iowa! The title is what natives urge Professor Harold… Read More »You Really Ought to Give Iowa a Try!
Geography
Pride of Place
More of the whimsical or just plain wacky names that Americans have given their hometowns through the centuries. What exactly were they thinking?! Download PDF… Read More »Pride of Place
Monumental Finish
It was the brainstorm of a state historian who hoped to boost tourism. It did that,after many years of arduous work, and it gave the… Read More »Monumental Finish
You Live Where?!
Place names in America display whimsy of all kinds. The unique and sometimes contrary spirits of long-ago settlers have given residents — and armchair travelers… Read More »You Live Where?!
Putting a Name to a Place
The citizens of these American towns got creative — or bold or whimsical — when deciding what to call their hometowns. They’re, uh, all over… Read More »Putting a Name to a Place
