Accolades

An aerial view of Fort Madison with a large church featuring a tall steeple, surrounded by numerous houses and trees, with a river and islands in the background under a partly cloudy sky at sunset.

Seal or badge with the text 'IOWA TOURISM 2022 AWARD WINNER' and decorative blue stars.

Outstanding Community 2022 (Metro)

Awarded by Travel Iowa to Fort Madison, Iowa.

Outstanding Marketing Collaboration 2022 (Metro)

Awarded by Travel Iowa to the Lake Cooper Loop Group for working together to promote Southeast Iowa and Western Illinois as a region.

View from a kayak on a river with green lily pads and white flowers on the water, surrounded by lush green trees under a blue sky with scattered clouds.

A circular badge with the text 'Iowa Tourism 2022 Award Winner' and two blue stars, indicating recognition or award in tourism for Iowa in 2022.

Outstanding Lodging Property 2022 (Metro)

Awarded by Travel Iowa to the Kingsley Inn for their work with Virtual Railfan to promote railfanning from the property during the pandemic.

A brick building with three stories, large windows, flower boxes on the balcony, and an entrance with decorative arches. A modern glass-walled section connects to the building, and there are potted plants and a streetlamp outside.

Badge indicating the 2022 Iowa Tourism Award Winner surrounded by text and stars.

Aerial view of a town with many trees displaying fall foliage, a prominent church with a white spire, and a hilly horizon in the background under a blue sky.

All-Star Community 2022

Awarded by Iowa League of Cities

Interior of a rustic event space decorated for a wedding or celebration with round tables, black tablecloths, floral centerpieces, candles, and string lights, featuring a barn-like setting with wooden beams and shelves filled with flowers and decorative items.

Outstanding Dining Business 2023 (Rural)

Awarded by Travel Iowa to Harvestville Farm for their Farm to Table Dinners.

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Outstanding Retail Business 2024 (Rural)

Awarded by Travel Iowa to Harvestville Farm.

Badge with text 'Iowa Tourism 2024 Award Winner' and blue stars

Collage of scenes from the Fort Madison Tri-State Rodeo, including riders on bucking horses and bulls, a clown performing, and a large crowd at the event.

Outstanding Event 2024 (Rural)

Awarded by Travel Iowa to the Tri-State Rodeo for their record breaking 75th Anniversary event.

Graphic featuring the text "2024 Iowa Tourism Award Winner" with stars and circular design elements.

ProRodeo Hall of Fame Class of 2024

The Tri-State Rodeo Committee was inducted into Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame in July of 2024.

Assorted packages of various cheeses, including crumbled, cubed, and sliced, with a container of fresh spread quark cheese in the center.

2023 Iowa State Fair

Awarded by the Iowa State Fair to Hinterland Dairy for the best cheese curds in Iowa.

2024 Iowa State Fair

Awarded by the Iowa State Fair to Hinterland Dairy for their Fiery Fiesta cheese curds and Garlic & Herb Quark won the blue in cultured dairy products and took home overall best of show!