Wouldn't it be great if you could predict the future? You know, figure out how things will be before you ever have to experience them?

Well, these are crazy days because you can actually tell the future. It's not all that complicated, and no crystal ball is needed. If you want one, that's up to you; they are kind of cool.

How Does Iowa Help You with Road Conditions?

When inclement weather is on the way or has parked itself on top of us, there's no need to wonder, 'hmm, I wonder how the roads are?' The days of finding out that the roads are bad because you ventured out when you maybe shouldn't have are over

The state of Iowa makes it quite convenient from the comfort of a warmer climate, like your living room, office, or other non-frozen area, to find out how the roads are.

Head to 511ia.org - once you're there, it's super easy to navigate, and the explanations of particular road conditions are fairly easy to understand.  You can even customize the experience to suit your style and needs.

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This website can make your trip a little easier, or it might help you decide that the trip you were thinking about could be done another time.

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Iowa Has a Crash Issue

Safety first! Iowa has a growing issue with car crashes. The leading causes of death in Iowa are heart disease at #1, cancer at #2, and car crashes at #3.

Read More: Iowa is Higher Than the National Average When It Comes to Crashes

Checking road conditions to help make a better decision about when to head out—or perhaps not head out at all—could be the way to keep yourself and others safe. It's free for you 24/7, provided you have internet access, so not 100% free, but close.

Now, we look for something a bit warmer than these possible icy conditions.  Here are places to stay that are highly rated and probably very warm:

The Absolute Best Hotels in the Midwest According to Michelin

Back in September, MICHELIN put out a list of the best hotels in the U.S. using their "Key" rankings. The 2024 list is only the second announcement of "Key" Hotels in the U.S., and it includes 16 Three Key Hotels, 70 Two Key Hotels, and 207 One Key Hotels. There aren't any Three Key Hotels here in the Midwest, but there are several Two and One Key Hotels to check out! Here are the Midwest Hotels that were recognized by Michelin:

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