Iowa secrets, quirky travel destinations, and structural popcorn balls?

Iowa has secrets. Some are hidden in plain sight like a few mysterious concrete structures in a popular kids area at the Iowa State Fair. Megan Bannister, author and editor of Olio in Iowa is a walking encyclopedia of Iowa’s craziest stories.

The author of Iowa Supper Clubs and her second book, Secret Iowa has fascinating stories collected all over the state. She explains why Audubon’s “Albert the bull” can beat up New York City’s Wall Street bull, why Sac City should consider making bridges out of popcorn balls, and how the world’s largest wooden nickel was made in protest to speed limits.

See the full show notes at https://iowapodcast.com/famous-travel-destinations-in-iowa-megan-bannister

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