Wednesday, October 14, 2026 Halloween Hike | Twin Ponds Nature Center One of our favorite fall traditions is back! Each October, naturalists from the Chickasaw, Butler, and Bremer County Conservation Boards team up at Twin Ponds Nature Center for a fun, educational Halloween hike for elementary-aged kids. Volunteers help make the evening extra special with guides and snacks along the way. There are four available hike times: 6:00, 6:15, 6:30, and 6:45 p.m. Pre-registration is required, and...

There’s something about Nashua that makes you want to slow down for a while. Located along the Cedar River in western Chickasaw County, Nashua is a town with a little bit of everything. There’s a famous little church tucked into the countryside, a lake made for getting out on the water, local history around every corner, and a calendar full of the kind of community events that bring everyone together. Start With a Little History One of Nashua’s most well-known landmarks isn’t actually in...

Tucked away in the rolling countryside of Chickasaw County, Lawler is a community where history, heritage, and hometown hospitality come together. Whether you’re stopping through for a festival, exploring local history, or simply enjoying the charm of a small Iowa town, Lawler offers visitors a chance to slow down and experience the traditions that make northeast Iowa special. Celebrate Irish Heritage at Lawler Irish Fest One of Lawler’s biggest claims to fame is its annual Lawler Irish Fest,...