If you are sensitive to moldy smells this is not the place for you. Serious water damage to…read moreceilings throughout building. My concern would be if you buy anything wooden or paper you will be taking that smell home with you

The Egg Krate is a very old building with history in it's walls including on the shelves of the…read morestore. The winding hallways of junk love is never ending and it seems almost like a maze. I could spend 5+ hours in there sifting through other's treasures and have! We visited in October when they had their huge outdoor market and it was crazy fun!

Stopped here over the weekend and it is such a sweet spot. It is a coffee shop/boutique crossover…read morefeaturing specialty drinks (coffee & energy drinks), local bakery treats, baby items, home decor, clothing, etc. It was packed but the staff were very welcoming, kind, and helpful. It did take quite awhile but I was in no rush and had no issue waiting; it seemed like they weren't expecting a rush so I'm glad they were busy with business! The specialty drinks were fun and tasted great. Definitely on the sweeter side if you're into that kind of thing. Our two drinks were $13 (they didn't ask what size I wanted but they were huge!). They also have a punch card club, buy 9 get the 10th free, so picked one of those up as well.

A darling little boutique on Main Street Panora!…read more I love shopping here when I'm back home during the summer and holiday season. They do a great job of rotating their products to pair with the season and current trends. What you'll find inside: - Mini cafe so you can sip coffee while you shop - Floral stand for bouquets - Sections for women's clothes, baby items, decor/lake themed items, and house decor - Basement that tends to rotate based on themes - it was Christmas decor and trinkets during the holidays! Expect boutique prices here but there are some awesome finds for gifts, lake souvenirs, and decor. I've purchased baby gifts, Christmas decor, and some lake-related swag here. The staff are very friendly and fun!

This is the Adair County Freedom Rock in Menlo IA. This was the rock that started it all! The…read moreonly FR that is repainted each year... Completing the Freedom Rock tour of all 99 Iowa counties is something my girlfriend and I have been working on for the past few years. We are four rocks away from the end of our journey at this time. Not only do we learn about the military involvement and the contributions of veterans in each county, but a lot of times we stumble on other hidden gems, that we had no idea even existed, as we venture further into our own backyard. As happy as I am going to be when hit 99 and finish our Freedom Rock Tour...a little part of me is going to really miss these trips. We'll just have to find another "tour" to pick up. When you are checking out each Freedom Rock make sure you explore the surrounding area for other points of interest. And please remember to support local businesses...! Visit https://www.thefreedomrock.com/ for more information on Iowa's Freedom Rocks and the tour!

What used to be the entrance to the limestone quarries when I was going up, is now a tribute to all…read morethe military. I believe in 1999 the Freedom Rock, a large 60+ ton boulder located on highway 25 north of Greenfield, was first painted with a Thank You for our nations Veterans to honor their service to our country. The artist, Ray "Bubba" Sorensen II, was inspired by the movie Saving Private Ryan, as well as, wanting to give Veterans a unique recognition on Memorial Day. Bubba paints The Freedom Rock on his own with support of family and friends. He is not paid to paint the rock but is able to do work on it each year with donations. Each April he begins a new four panel design and finishes around Memorial Day. Take the time to really look closely at the Rock, you will discover names and tributes of fallen locals. It's a great inspiration piece surrounded by miles of corn fields.

I live in Des Moines and make time to come out and shop with Fred. All of his flowers are gorgeous…read moreand priced nicely. Going out tomorrow to get everything I need to plant. Flowers to vegetables, its well worth the drive!

I took a trip down White Pole Rd through Dexter, IA...and discovered a hidden treasure. Red Maple…read moreGreen house is a institution. It's located right past Dexter on old HWY 6. The owner Fred is a wealth of knowledge, and has an immense passion for all things growing. Do yourself a favor and check out his operation. He has everything you need to get your garden going, and a huge selection of flowers to make your place special. Small business operations such as these are well worth a visit, plus you get to see the country side.

EVENT/CUSTOM CAKE REVIEW:…read more We love Crafty's and their incredible gluten free baked goods so knew we wanted to hire them for a custom cake and cupcakes for our event! A few months prior we came by to do a cake tasting and decide on flavors every single thing was unreal it was so hard to pick! We opted for: - almond cake with buttercream frosting - chocolate cake with Bailey's Irish cream frosting - spice cake with cream cheese frosting - lemon cake with lemon cream cheese frosting I can't say enough about the quality of these cakes - nobody could believe they were gluten free!! The frosting and cakes held up outside as we served them and everyone loved each one. It was impossible to pick a favorite!

Great service, friendly staff and wonderful assortment of backed goods with many coffee, tea, and…read moreother drink selections. Especially love the Toast App to order ahead!

Couldn't be better! They carry things that others don't. Their plants have always been very…read morehealthy and last the entire season. Their prices are great too. It is great to see a family run business doing so well! Highly recommend them to everyone. Get there early because they get very busy

Sadly, I have tried to have Heather Nielsen remove a false report of non payment from an auction…read moreplatform more than once without success. She will not respond to my emails. I apologized for the error on my part and despite paying for shipping and the item I never received she has refused to do me the courtesy of removing the mark against me. I have no recourse save posting this publicly since the bidding platform informed me they cannot remove what she will not. I hope this note will spur Heather to please just correct the misinformation and the black mark against me from 2024. Yes, it's still on my record... PM West Central Sales and Auction LLC Bidder requested shipping, was asked to confirm their address. Turns out it was an old address and they disputed their credit card for non-receipt of package. 11/11/2024

They may do a great job in person, but if your an online bidder from out of state, run away…read more... fast. Their shipping costs are out of control. You get the standard, " we don't control them", which everyone knows is total crap. If your shipping costs are this dumb, stop using shipping saint, everyone on the planet knows they are a total rip off to your customers.

I live in Cedar Rapids but visit my sister in Panora from time to time. The last time I was in…read moretown, we visited Fashions on 44 and had a wonderful time! The store staff and owner were so kind, friendly and helpful to not only me and my sister but also to our children that we had with us that day. They had a fun variety of clothing and accessories at various price points but also had a large amount of stuff that was on sale. I found a great little pair of work sandals that day! If you are looking for something comfortable, unique, re-wearable, and affordable, you need to check this place out!!