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.
Filter search:
Search results: (1 Records)
Lake Red Rock
The Red Rock Dam was built to reduce flood damages along the Des Moines River. The dam was completed in 1969 and is operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Trip Builder
Tell us the types of activities you enjoy and we’ll help you organize your stay in the Red Rock Area.
- You have 0 new item saved.
Upcoming Events
May, 2012
- 19
- Knoxville Championship Cup Series #5
- IRA vs. Knoxville - McKay Insurance / Allied Insurance Night. Races...
- 19
- Pella Cycling Club Show'n Go Ride
- Ride will start promptly at 7:30 a.m.
- 22
- Pella Cycling Club Show'n Go Ride
- Ride starts at 6 p.m. Please arrive before 6 p.m. to make sure you...
- 25THRU 26
- Red Rock's Wildlife
- 7 p.m. Friday, May 25 at the Whitebreast Campground.
- 26
- Lucas Oil Knoxville Championship Cup Series #6
- Plus 305's. Races at 6:45 p.m.
- 26
- Pella Cycling Club Show'n Go Ride
- Ride will start promptly at 7:30 a.m.
- 26
- Red Rock's Wildlife
- 3:30 p.m. Saturday, May 26 at the Wallashuck Playground.
- 26
- Summer Grilling Demo
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm$15 per person, plus tax; Harvest Club member & 1...
- 26THRU 27
- Marion County Pioneer Days
- 8 am - 4 pm. Crafts, demonstrations and food. The museum and...
- 27THRU 28
- Pond Exploration
- 1:00 p.m. Sunday, May 27 at North Overlook Camground.1:00 p.m....
