South Central Iowa, Iowa
Let the wind sweep you across the lake or hear you aloft in a spectacular balloon. Fish at some of the state's largest lakes. Or, catch the sprint car races at the famed Knoxville Raceway. One way or another, this region will take your breath away.
Explore South Central Iowa
Rathbun Lake Fishing Info.
The information below is provided by the Corps. of Engineers - thanks for the great information. Fishing Rathbun Lake is an 11,000
, IA FishingMolengracht (Mill Canal)
Shops, boutiques, restaurant, movie theaters and European-style hotel overlook this canal, which is reminiscent of those found in the Netherlands.
Pella, IA ShoppesAmerican Gothic House
Iowa artist Grant Wood sketched this house on a 1930 visit and that summer painted it as the background for his world-famous painting, "American Gothic." Listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Eldon, IA ArtsAirpower Museum
Visit this 20,000-square-foot museum on 30 acres of an antique airfield. It features various periods of aviation through models, engines, propellers, photos and original art. Approximately 20 aircraft are on display, including WW II models.
Ottumwa, IA MuseumsClarke County Museum
View artifacts of Clarke County history, country schoolhouse, machine shed, historic log cabin, and Mormon Trail interpretive panel. Research information is available.
Osceola, IA MuseumsMoulton Historical Society Museum
Railroad artifacts, rural schoolhouse, historical farm and home items.
Moulton, IA MuseumsRed Rock Reservoir Fishing
Popular species that anglers regularly go after are Black crappie, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Walleye, White Bass, and Wipers. (Hybrid Striped Bass)
, IA FishingPella Historical Village and Dutch Windmill
Tour a collage of 21 buildings nestled in a courtyard. Brick paths connect the buildings, some of which are over 140 years old. Some of the establishments include a house, gristmill, church, bakery, and miniature Dutch village. Replica of an 1850
Pella, IA MuseumsRathbun Reservoir Fishing Forcast
Low water conditions in the mid-2000's had a negative influence on crappie production in those years. The lake refilled in the spring of 2007 and a large year class of crappies was produced. At this time these fish are running between 7 and 8 inches. These fish should begin to reach 10
, IA Fishing ForecastSummerset Winery
Nested in the scenic countryside on 12.5 acres of vineyard. Winery tours explore the wine-making process, the history of Iowa's wine industry, and wine pairing. Wine-tasting room, gift shop, special events, live music every Sunday afternoon. One of the largest wineries in Iowa, botting 100,000
Indianola, IA Wineries