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In the midst of the Upper Mississippi River
National Wildlife and Fish Refuge |
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Can this really
be Iowa ? |
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Diesel Towboats push 15 barge tows. Each tow transports 24,000 tons of
Midwest goods to the nation and around the world. |
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Commercial fisherman still fish the waters of
the Mississippi for their daily catch. |
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Commercial fishing
displays honors those
who worked the river |
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Historic Photographs |
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Early Lansing History |
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Fishing |
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Hunting |
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Water Sports |
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Hiking |
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Relaxing |
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Bird Watching |
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Camping |
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Our city parks offers
a panoramic 3-state view |
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Steepest paved road
in Iowa |
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Playground |
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Great spot for
family picnics |
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War Memorial |
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In 2003,
USA Today voted
The Upper Mississippi River
as the 3rd
most beautiful spot in America. |
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In the
summer of 2004, permanent lights were installed on the Black Hawk Bridge
using donated funds from private sources. |
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Music |
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Fireworks |
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Soap Box Derby |
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Minnow Races |
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Art Fair |
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Boat Parade |
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Kids Activities |
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Baseball Tournament |
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Fishing Tournament |
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Talent Contest |
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River Tours |
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Catfish Sandwiches |
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This
past summer, the Grand Excursion brought Lansing together with other
communities of the upper Mississippi River
for a once-in-a-lifetime celebration. |
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Built in 1864, the Lansing Old Stone School is
on the The National Register of Historic Places. |
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An extensive renovation of Lansing’s
Kee High School and the New Albin Elementary School is to begin this summer. |
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During our annual Artwalk in early June, many of
our area’s most talented artists
and craftspeople demonstrate and
display their work. |
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Every fall, Lansing hosts an annual Birding Fest
to celebrate the migration of tundra swans and many
other species. |
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And in October, take a driving tour to view
regional artists working at their craft. |
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We take pride in our river.
Each year we organize volunteers for a River Cleanup day. |
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Choose from a wide variety
of unique galleries, shops, restaurants and antique stores. |
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Plan your stay in town at one of
our many Bed and Breakfasts, vacation rentals or motels. |
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Winter |
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Spring |
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Summer |
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Fall |
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Come visit Lansing. |
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Stay for a day and you might just end up
spending the rest of your life here. |
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Contact the Lansing Area Chamber of Commerce |
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P.O. Box 56
Lansing, Iowa 52151 |
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1-877-401-3996 |
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Or visit |
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www.lansingiowa.com |
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©2005 All rights reserved. The Lansing Area Chamber of Commerce. |
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Music provided by The Halbergs |
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Notes