Love, love, love this museum. Nestled right on the Pentacrest of The University of Iowa campus, we…read morereally do have an amazing resource in our own backyard (for those of us who live in the Eastern Iowa corridor area, at least). The museum hasn't changed much since I last visited 10+ years ago, but that's okay. Rusty the Sloth and the polar bear in the gift shop are staples. Macbride Hall houses the Department of Anthropology at U of I. Wouldn't it be cool to see these artifacts every day as a student? The pair of lions in Mammal Hall were placed in an enclosed case in 202 (previously not enclosed) and a nice mural was painted behind them. From what I could tell, that's the most recent update to one of the museum's exhibits. Museum is free, but a donation is suggested. Please don't skip the donation box located near the guestbook in the gift shop. As indicated in a previous review, some of the exhibits have become quite 'well-loved.' Interactive features no longer work, particularly in the Hall of Birds. Mammal Hall is my most favorite, but there's so much to learn from each area of the museum. The museum covers 3 floors of Macbride Hall. Take the stairs and work those quads! Elevator available as well. Due to the summer season museum hours are a little different, so I'd call ahead or check the website for details. Parking during the summer on the street is easy to find. $1.50/hour. Highly recommend!

Great spot to walk around and explore with kids. Staff was friendly, fun scavenger hunt.read more

MAKE AN APPOINTMENT. You'll be taken care of right away if you make an appointment in advance,…read moreonline. I came in to get a driver's license printed, on a Saturday morning, and got right in because I had an appointment. The office wasn't too busy, but individuals without appointments were waiting. I was in and out in less than 15 minutes. It took about as long to make the appointment online as the appointment took itself. None of the employees were wearing masks, so boo. Sign-in at the self-serve kiosk when you enter.

I have never felt so disrespected. The worst part is i cant go somewhere else. All i was trying to…read moredo is get a new drivers license. Wow i just cant the lady wouldn't even talk to me. Just told me call the number well, 38 min later they told me to go inside they would be able get me in well guess what still no license. JUST CALL

This is the Johnson County Freedom Rock. Completing the Freedom Rock tour of all 99 Iowa counties…read moreis 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... 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!

You want books, they got books…read more That really is the number one requirement for a library. However, the North liberty community library has a very friendly staff, a nice selection of computers to work on, and they also participate in a program which allows you to electronically borrow e-books and audiobooks. While it isn't the biggest, the most historic, or the most beautiful on the inside, it has everything you need in the library with small-town charm.

Library staff is very nice and helpful. There is a lot of CD and DVD selections for patrons to…read moreborrow. Internet stations are available to use and a study room as well. They always have different activities available to patrons. Examples include: Teen night, Storytime, movies, video game night, etc. It's always fun there. Make sure you say hello to Flat Stanley!

Excellent service, excellent quality and value…read more They always help you with any problem and explain the solution.

I mailed a four pound package of popcorn to my father in southern California. He received a ten…read morepound box of baby clothes. Neither the North Liberty or the CA post office want to do anything concerning the theft that occurred. I am out sixty dollars but I have learned my lesson. Do not mail anything via USPS because they do not care if your items are stolen or never arrive and they do nothing to fix the situation. I was given the runaround and told to call the corporate headquarters and then told to call the local post office to no avail. The local post office said because a package was delivered on time, there's nothing that they can do about it. So unless you purchase their ridiculous insurance (as though I am supposed to somehow account or be responsible for the screw ups made by the post office), the package you send could in theory be opened, replaced and even though there is absolute conclusive evidence that shows that the package was tampered with, "there's nothing we can do about it," is the response you will get. Corporate told me that "they'd look into it." That's another way of saying don't call us anymore until we call you, if we call you at all. Popcorn doesn't grow heavier with time. I understand that you don't need a PhD to work at the post office but seriously, I ship out a 4 pound box, and the receiver receives a 10 pound box (he was there immediately to receive the package); let's see 10 pounds minus 4 pounds, after the intense algebraic formula calculation; it can be gathered that there is a 6 pound difference that happened between North Liberty and CA. I didn't get as much as an apology for my package being tampered with and stolen. Show some accountability or just be honest and warn your customers that their packages run the very probable risk that they will be tampered with and stolen, and that insurance in highly recommended.

Well it's just a stone marker, but it's a cute idea. Worth the visit for the selfie if you're a…read morefan. The marker has been moved from where a lot of maps show it, but there are directional signs. It is near the city hall at 2022 on Greene St. The Voyage Home museum and shop is a few blocks away, across from the statue of Kirk, in Railroad Park off of first street.

We were in Coralville, Iowa, so had to drive down here (30 minutes each way) to check out this…read morequirky feature. In the last few years, they've moved things around, but are also better at pointing them out. The "future birthplace marker" is near the post office and city hall as of 2022 on Greene St. The statue of Kirk is across the street from the museum, in Railroad Park off of first street. Not much else to see here, but if you want a bit of quirky fun, and are close, then it is a strange/fun picture opportunity.

Great assortment of books. Book sales too. Summer reading programs. Author meet and greets. Great…read moreplace. Has 3 computer rooms.

Another in the incredible list of family friendly and hilarious things to do up the Amana Colonies…read more Winterfest comes once a year, generally at the end of January and is a chance to come celebrate the cold with both warm beverages and delicious chili! In standard a man of fashion the businesses coordinate the day and have festival type activities 4 people. The highlights of this year, 2016, where the marshmallow and pretzel chocolate dipping that occurred at the chocolate haus, the wine and beer walk, at the end of which you received a delightful glass, and the ever famous ham put - the Amana rendition of the shot put with a frozen Christmas ham. In addition, the firefighters of the Amana Colonies hold a fundraiser where they make chili and sell it in some delightful mugs for $10. The mugs are seriously awesome, and are definitely meant for eating out of, rather than sipping a beverage. Something that was particularly cool, and that we would consider if we want moving in the near future, would be purchasing the 12 years set of mugs for 100 bucks. The chili was quite tasty and particularly good as it was about 25 degrees outside. Another unexpected highlight of the time here was our discovery of wine infused hot chocolate from one of the wine and cheese places in the village. It was absolutely incredible! It was something like a half cup of wine - 4 cups of milk and add any hot chocolate that we desired. It was really, really good and something will be trying at home. Other things to see included the slap shot of a pork chop, ice carving with a chainsaw, and our kids favorite activity, playing with marbles and the small wooden ramps in the information house. As is generally the case, this is a great place to go and spend a few hours with the family or just with friends. You'll find something you didn't know you liked, and probably have a good reason to come back next year! Well played Amana Colonies, well played.