History & Culture
This is a land where Dragoons first explored the Des Moines River valley and prairie grass once grew at heights of over 8 feet. The Black Hawk treaty created the Red Rock line, but by 1845 settlers were allowed to move into western Iowa. In the mid-1800s, a group of Dutch immigrants settled in Pella. More than a century-and-a-half later, Dutch culture permeates the largest community in the Red Rock Area. In Knoxville, you’ll discover Iowa’s role in sprint car racing and the history of the Iowa flag. In Melcher-Dallas, you will learn about the legend of coal mining and the role coal played in developing our communities. The area is rich in stories of pioneers and entrepreneurs making the most of the region’s agricultural bounty and innovative spirit.
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Upcoming Events
May, 2013
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- Froggin' Hike
- Fri., May 24—9:00 p.m.—South TailwaterCroaks, chirps, trills, and...
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- Knoxville Championship Cup Series #6 plus 305's
- 6:45 p.m.
- 25
- Let's Go Paddling!
- Sat., May 25—12:00-2:00 p.m.—Roberts CreekHere you will have the...
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- Live Music: Jason Walsmith at Peace Tree Brewing Co.
- Sat., May 25, 8pm – 10pm. Live Music by Jason WalsmithWe...
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- Marion County Pioneer Day
- 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Pioneer demonstrations. crafts and entertainment....
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- Pella Cycling Club Show'n Go Ride
- Ride will start promptly at 7:30 a.m.
- 25THRU 27
- Bobber the Water Safety Dog Cartoons
- 9:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. - Red Rock Visitor Center
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- The Vermeer Mill and Minature Dutch Village
- Special Summer Holiday Hours: 11:a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
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- Pella Cycling Club Show'n Go Ride
- Ride starts at 6 p.m. Please arrive before 6 p.m. to make sure you...
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- Building the Red Rock Dam
- Fri., May 31—9 p.m.—Whitebreast AmphitheaterIn March, 1969, the...
