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Historic exhibits from Heartland Acres Agribition Center will be visiting area attractions in September. In an effort to better identify the Heartland Acres Agricultural Museum and Auto Museum with local and regional attractions, several exhibits from Heartland Acres will be on display at the John Deere Fall Fest and Salisbury House and Gardens. John Deere […]

Heartland Acres Agribition Center is a nonprofit agricultural museum located in Independence, Iowa. The new facility was opened in May 2007 and is celebrating their Five Year anniversary. Heartland Acres has responsibility for maintaining their facilities and grounds and keeping it in good condition for generations to come. This summer the facility began a 4 […]

Heartland Acres Agribiton Center announces the arrival of the rare and historically significant 1944 WWII Case SI “Airborne” Tractor. The display joins a line-up of agricultural displays, ranging from the early 1800’s to present day. WWII U.S. military supremacy was aided by agricultural manufacturers during one of the largest military build-ups of the day. U.S. […]

Heartland Acres Agribition Center celebrated their 200,000th visitor June 25, 2012 since opening the doors in May of 2007. Chad and Liz Smith with their two children, Gracie and Gage, all of Stratford, Iowa made a quick stop to the campus in hopes of seeing Big Bud, the World’s Largest Farm Tractor and all the […]

Heartland Acres Plans June 9, 2012 Tractor Ride The Heartland Acres Tractor Ride is on again for 2012. Mark your calendars for Saturday June 9, 2012. The ride will start at 8:30AM from the Heartland Acres parking lot at 2600 Swan Lake Blvd, in Independence, Iowa. Entry fee per tractor is $25.00. Entry forms for […]