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Chris Kramer DCA Acting Director, Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Dec. 19, 2017 Contact: Jeff Morgan, 515-281-3858, jeff.morgan@iowa.gov $1.3 million awarded to five Iowa Great Places projects Madison County’s Cedar Covered Bridge rebuilding project receives funding DES MOINES – Five Iowa Great Places have been awarded $1.3 million in grants for projects in … Read more
Performances by Winterset native and “The Bridges of Madison County” actress Sarah Schmitt Zahn. Sarah will be singing original pieces and songs from the Broadway musical of “Bridges”. Saturday at 2:00 pm on the Penrod Stage and Sunday at 4:00 pm on the Benge Family Stage. Chain Saw Carvingby Andy Klindt. His booth will be … Read more
It’s summer and that means plenty of ways to spend your time outdoors. We believe that Madison County has some of the most beautiful scenery and friendliest people in the country, so there’s no better place to enjoy that time than here in Madison County, Iowa! Here’s just a small sample of the ways you … Read more
The Chamber office was notified of the following road work that will affect Cumming Road north of Winterset between May 8th and mid-July. It appears that the road will remain open, but may be down to one lane with pilot cars directing traffic. Expect delays if you take Cumming Road from I-35 to get to … Read more
All around us here in Madison County, life is reemerging with the start of spring! From newborn animals and blossoms on trees, to an uptake in tourists, it’s obvious that winter is a thing of the past. There are many ways to enjoy the spring season here in Madison County – a walk or drive … Read more
Last year, the Iowa Department of Transportation announced approval of Madison County’s application to become an Iowa Scenic Byways community following a 2014 call for new byways applications. Because of the Scenic Byways designation, Winterset will be one of fifteen Iowa Scenic Byways communities to be included in a statewide art installation effort which begins … Read more
Here it is….the holiday shopping season is officially upon us! Winterset is a wonderful place, and this is an especially appropriate time to be reminded of the power we have to preserve our prosperous, historic, and unique community. How do we do this? It’s simple: Patronize local businesses. My father was a small-town community banker … Read more
Ten Old Favorites at the Covered Bridge Festival 1. Madison County Bridge Tours—Provided by the Winterset Rotary Club, departing every 20 minutes. Tickets purchased at the red Rotary booth on S. 1st Street at the Holliwell festival entrance. Tours last approximately 90 minutes. $10 per person donation. 2. Firefighters’ Pancake Breakfast at the Winterset fire … Read more
Book a tour of the famous covered bridges of Madison County (or explore them on your own by car, by bike, or by canoe/kayak). Call (515) 462-1185 to set up a personal guided tour, or stop in the Madison County Chamber of Commerce at 72 Jefferson Street in Winterset to pick up maps to the … Read more
Whether you’re planning a visit to Madison County or are a seasoned local looking for community information, we hope this is a helpful resource to navigate your online search! We invite you to “Get Engaged” in Madison County, Iowa! Explore our world-famous covered bridges; Visit the Birthplace of movie icon John Wayne; Connect with history; … Read more
