If you've ever planned anything, you know that as soon as you're done with your event, the planning begins shortly after for the next year. It can be nerve-racking, but also very fulfilling all at the same time.

I'm not a very good planner myself, but I know a good one when I see 'em! The folks at the Freedom Festival know how to get it done. They bring you amazing and fun events year after year, along with recognition for a job well done.

The Freedom Festival Needs Your Nominations

Again this year, the Freedom Festival will recognize people who make a difference with Tribute to Heroes. These are folks from your community - those who have made a positive impact in your life or the lives of others and deserve to be recognized. The Freedom Festival wants to honor them.

You might have someone in mind right now - an unsung hero who could use a song.  Follow the link and nominate your hero today at: the Freedom Festival Tribute. But, you need to do it soon. The door slams shut on nominations on February 14, 2025.

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Oh, and if you were wondering, it'll be a nice recognition for the recipients.  It's a pretty sweet gig - they essentially give you the key to the Freedom Festival! There's also a very nice brunch, or so I've heard, and a medal presentation ceremony.  It costs you nothing but a little time to recognize someone who has made a difference.

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There are even articles written about those people, and hmm... I wonder who would do something like that?  The heroes from last year can be found here:

Read More: The Freedom Festival Tribute to Heroes 2024

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All that talk of brunch has kinda made me hungry! Speaking of good eats, Iowans have thoughts about their favorite small town restaurants.  See if your favorite made the list, or maybe find a new place to try:

Iowans Name Their Favorite Small Town Restaurants

I asked Iowans on Facebook what their favorite small town Eastern Iowa restaurant is, and there were some great suggestions! According to Google, a town is considered "small" when it has 5,000 people or less. Our list includes restaurants in towns that have a population of 7,000 or less, and some of them have MUCH less! Here are 20 recommendations from folks in Eastern Iowa:

Gallery Credit: Courtlin

Slang Names Iowans Use For Cities & Towns in Iowa

The 'I Grew Up In Iowa' Facebook Group was asked for slang terms for towns in Iowa that you have used or know of.

Gallery Credit: Sloppy Joe

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