Best of the Midwest with Dan Kaercher
Missouri & Kansas (#105)
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We try some Kansas City barbecue and other KC attractions before heading off to Kansas to see the birthplace of Amelia Earhart in Atchison, do some ranching near Lawrence, and visit the 8600 acre Konza Prairie Preserve.
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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (Cleveland, Ohio) (#101)
Dan Kaercher visits the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum in Cleveland, Ohio. 02:17
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St. Louis, Missouri (#104)
Dan Kaercher visits Saint Louis, Missouri to see the Gateway Arch and Forest Park, which housed the 1904 World's Fair. 01:49
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Mackinac Island, Michigan (#102)
Dan Kaercher visits the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island in Michigan, where horses take the place of cars. 02:08
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Living History Farms (Des Moines, Iowa) (#108)
Dan Kaercher visits Living History Farms, which recreates the historical past in Des Moines, IA. 02:16
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Chicago, Illinois (#101)
Dan Kaercher visits Millennium Park, science and art museums and Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois. 04:09
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Program Description: The Midwest is a fabulous place to travel and explore. From it's serene small towns to big city attractions, natural wonders and great food - there is something for everyone. Just ask Dan Kaercher, editor-in-chief of Midwest Living magazine. After 20 years of traveling the highways and byways of America's heartland, Dan certainly knows the hot spots both on and off the beaten path. Now viewers can join Dan on a sentimental journey as he revisits those places he calls his favorites. It's a whirlwind trip of 10,000 miles through 12 states to explore the Best of the Midwest.
All Upcoming Episodes
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Missouri & Kansas (#105)
We try some Kansas City barbecue and other KC attractions before heading off to Kansas to see the birthplace of Amelia Earhart in Atchison, do some ranching near Lawrence, and visit the 8600 acre Konza Prairie Preserve.
- Thu, July 31, 8:00 PM on IPTV
- Sat, August 16, 8:00 AM on IPTV
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Wisconsin & Chicago (#103)
Milwaukee, ports of interest; Spring Green's House on the Rock; and a visit to the Windy City including the new Miliennium Park on the lakeshore.
- Sat, August 2, 8:00 AM on IPTV
- Wed, August 13, 11:00 PM on IPTV HD
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Nebraska and South Dakota (#106)
The home of Big Red football, the Hot Springs archeological dig, Mount Rushmore and the Badlands.
- Thu, August 7, 8:00 PM on IPTV
- Sat, August 23, 8:00 AM on IPTV
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Illinois & Missouri (#104)
We journey through the Land of Lincoln in Illinois and to the boyhood home of Mark Twain in Missouri. Plus a look at great ...
- Sat, August 9, 8:00 AM on IPTV
- Thu, August 14, 11:00 PM on IPTV HD
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Ohio & Indiana (#101)
From Cleveland, Ohio's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame to the White River State Park - 250 acres located in downtown Indianapolis ...
- Mon, August 11, 11:00 PM on IPTV HD
- Mon, August 11, 11:00 PM on IPTV HD
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Michigan & Wisconsin (#102)
Michigan's Upper Peninsula, Mackinac Island, the lighthouse at Marquette, and Wisconsin's Door County are featured.
- Tue, August 12, 11:00 PM on IPTV HD
- Tue, August 12, 11:00 PM on IPTV HD
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North Dakota & Minnesota (#107)
Visit Bismark and St. Paul. Do some tomahawk throwing, and see Paul Bunyan and a giant ball of twine.
- Thu, August 14, 8:00 PM on IPTV
- Sat, August 30, 8:00 AM on IPTV
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Minnesota & Iowa (#108)
Visit the Mall of America, the Effigy Mounts National Monument and the sites in Des Moines.
- Fri, August 15, 11:00 PM on IPTV HD
- Thu, August 21, 8:00 PM on IPTV
Past Episodes
These episodes of Best of the Midwest with Dan Kaercher aired in the last few months on Iowa Public Television.



