Iowa's Simple Pleasures with Dan Kaercher
Bev's on the River, Ballroom Dancing, Birding on the Mississippi River, The Raj (#206)
Bev's on the River: Woodbury County, Sioux City
Dan Kaercher finds a great place along the Missouri river to dine on everything from country fried steak to lamb wellington to pork osso bucco. It's Bev's on the River in Sioux City.
Ballroom Dancing: Dallas County, Woodward
Open since 1931, the Lake Robbins Ballroom in Woodward has had its share of famous artists, including the Dorsey Brothers, Louis Armstrong, Pat Boone and Bobby Vee. Dan Kaercher was able to learn a few dance steps reminiscent of those used at this classic ballroom in its hay-day.
Birding on the Mississippi river: Allamakee County, Lansing
The Mississippi Explorer riverboat took Dan Kaercher and many others on a cruise to see the migration of tundra swans resting on the Upper Mississippi river on their way south for the winter. A naturalist was on board to help spot some of the other wildlife diversity and ecology and answer passengers questions.
The Raj: Jefferson County, Fairfield
With the hectic lifestyle most of us live many don't [25 minutes]
This episode has not aired in the past few months on Iowa Public Television.
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Iowa's Simple Pleasures - Episode 206 (#206)
Full Program: Enjoy live music, good food and a view of the Missouri river on the terrace of a Sioux City restaurant; dance the... 25:09
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Bev's on the River, Sioux City, Iowa (#206)
Dan Kaercher finds a great place along the Missouri river to dine on everything from country fried steak to lamb... 04:17
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Iowa's Simple Pleasures - Episode 406 (#406)
Full Program: Get lost in an amazing autumn maze; explore the all-you-can-eat menu at a scenic spot in Jackson county; learn the... 28:15
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Solsma's Punkin Patch, Sanborn, Iowa (#406)
In northwest Iowa, Dan Kaercher finds an amazing place -- a corn maze and all things pumpkin. 05:40
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Bluff Lake Catfish Farm Restaurant,... (#406)
Dan Kaercher finds a family-run restaurant in Jackson County that offers a homey atmosphere in the country and... 06:57
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Series Description: Dan Kaercher, founding editor-in-chief of Midwest Living magazine, travels Iowa in search of hidden treasures and out-of-the-way places for Iowans to visit and explore right here at home.
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Grass Tennis Court, Elk Horn, Kimballton, Indianola Opera, Antique Motorcycle Races, Motorcycle Museum (#501)
Episode Features: 1) Grass Tennis Court – Charles City 2) Elk Horn/Kimballton town profiles 3) Indianola Opera 4) Antique Motorcycle Races in Davenport and Motorcycle Museum in Anamosa Join host... [29 minutes]
- Fri, May 31, 8:30 PM on IPTV
- Sat, June 1, 8:00 AM on IPTV
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Geocaching, Little Swan Lake Winery, Saturday in the Park, Augusta Restaurant (#502)
1) Geocaching – SW Iowa 2) Little Swan Lake Winery – Superior, IA 3) Saturday in the Park – Sioux City, IA 4) Augusta Restaurant – Oxford, IA Host Dan Kaercher hits the trail to find outdoor... [29 minutes]
- Fri, June 7, 8:30 PM on IPTV
- Sat, June 8, 8:00 AM on IPTV
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Skydiving, Lake City, Bily Clock Museum, Broadbent Distillery (#503)
Episode Features: 1) Skydiving – Brooklyn, IA 2) Lake City town profile 3) Bily Clock Museum – Spillville, IA 4) Broadbent Distillery – Norwalk, IA Get a birds-eye of Iowa with some skydivers,... [29 minutes]
- Fri, June 14, 8:30 PM on IPTV
- Sat, June 15, 8:00 AM on IPTV
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Scenic City Empress Riverboat, Clay County Fair, Drake Restaurant, Jester Park (#504)
Episode Features: 1) Scenic City Empress Riverboat – Iowa Falls 2) Clay County Fair 3) Drake Restaurant - Burlington 4) Jester Park - Granger Host Dan Kaercher explores Iowa activities and soaks... [29 minutes]
- Fri, June 21, 8:30 PM on IPTV
- Sat, June 22, 8:00 AM on IPTV
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Harvester Golf Course, Redwood Steakhouse, South East Iowa Art Tour, Mason City (#505)
Episode Features: 1) Harvester Golf Course – Rhodes, IA 2) Redwood Steakhouse – Anita, IA 3) SE Iowa Art Tour – SE Iowa 4) Mason City town profile Host Dan Kaercher discovers how Iowa’s... [29 minutes]
- Fri, June 28, 8:30 PM on IPTV
- Sat, June 29, 8:00 AM on IPTV
Past Episodes
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