The Bakery on Broadway was the site for author Megan Bannister during the weekly "What's Happening With" event. Bannister is the author of two books, Iowa Supper Clubs written in 2020 and Secret Iowa, a Guide to the World of

Who knew there was a Star Trek connection to the great state of Iowa?

Secret Iowa author Megan Bannister joins the DMPL Podcast. She discusses traveling across the state to discover the fun, unknown sites featured in this book, her favorite roads in Iowa, and what famous authors she outsold at a bookstore in Iowa

Iowa author Megan Bannister's family never took a road trip without a few stops at whatever oddities were along the route. Now, she shares a quirky collection of tourist attractions across Iowa in her book, Secret Iowa: A Guide to

Megan Bannister has called the state of Iowa her home for the last fourteen years. She loves finding the quirky roadside attractions that make road trips more interesting and sharing them on social media. Then, she realized everyone needed to

100 Things to Do in Iowa Before You Die My book, 100 Things To Do In Iowa Before You Die is the perfect Iowa travel guide. It’s the perfect size for your purse, backpack, or the glove box in your car. Secret

As a lifelong Iowan, Business Record columnist Dave Elbert knows a lot about Iowa. But even he learned a few things from a book called Secret Iowa: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful and Obscure. It was written by Megan

Megan Bannister lists the spookiest places in Iowa

Megan Bannister became an Iowan by choice, and enthusiastically immersed herself into all the wonders this state offered. Her delightful guide will enthrall cultural adventurers as they find excuses to travel to wondrous destinations in the Hawkeye State. Secret Iowa:

An Iowan author will be featured next Friday at the Pearl Button Museum Friday, Oct. 6. Megan Bannister, author of Secret Iowa: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure will talk about her book. Her book is all about places

What is there to see in Iowa? Plenty! A new book by a central Iowa woman offers dozens of entertaining options, including the world’s largest popcorn ball, the biggest bull, the most crooked street and the smallest church. Megan Bannister’s

Secret Iowa: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful & Obscure author Megan Bannister shares about her book covering over 80 hidden gems in our state.

Who knew Riverside would get so much milage out of adopting Capt. James T. Kirk as its future native son? On Oct. 10 the city’s Trekkie side was featured on the first segment of the premier episode of Iowa PBS’s

When I saw the new book Secret Iowa: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful and Obscure ($27, published by St. Louis-based Reedy Press), I had to have it. The author, Chicago native Megan Bannister, came to Des Moines more than

Local travel writer Megan Bannister, author of Secret Iowa: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure, will be making an appearance at Brick Road Books in Winterset during the Covered Bridge Festival.

Today we have a fun chat with Megan Bannister, the gal behind the travel blog Olio In Iowa. Megan shares how she’s found blogging success focusing on writing about the weird and the wonderful. She also shares some hidden gems

Are you running out of things to do in Iowa? Megan is a Chicago native turned willing Iowan. For the past decade She's called Des Moines home, and has truly come to love everything the Hawkeye State has to offer.

Prepare to step into the intriguing world of Iowa as we journey through some of its hidden gems with our guest Megan Bannister from Olio in Iowa. Megan, a walking trove of fascinating facts and tales about the Hawkeye State,

While some call the Midwest flyover country, there are more hidden gems in Iowa alone than you may think. Blogger and Author Megan Bannister shares her new book Secret Iowa.

What is there to see in Iowa? Plenty! A new book by a central Iowa woman offers dozens of entertaining options, including the world’s largest popcorn ball, the biggest bull, the most crooked street and the smallest church. Megan Bannister‘s book

What is there to see in Iowa? Plenty! A new book by a central Iowa woman offers dozens of entertaining options, including the world’s largest popcorn ball, the biggest bull, the most crooked street and the smallest church. Megan Bannister’s

As your podcast hosts, we can't wait to take you on an adventure through the heart of America with our special guest, Iowa enthusiast and author Megan Bannister (Olio in Iowa). Brace yourselves for an enthralling journey as Megan uncovers

Some claim there's nothing to see in flyover country. But take a closer look and you'll discover that Iowa is home to hidden gems and secret spots abound.