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Heartland Acres Agribition Center in Independence, IA is planning the Annual John Cannon Memorial Tractor Ride for Saturday, June 10, 2017. The ride will start at 8:30AM from the Heartland Acres parking lot at 2600 Swan Lake Blvd., in Independence, Iowa. Entry forms for preregistration are available at Heartland Acres admission office or download your […]

To welcome spring and see a preview of new displays at Heartland Acres there will be an open house on Saturday, April 1 from 10AM to noon. Activities for kids include milking a cow, shelling corn, and a planting project and other activities. As part of the morning events in the museum, children will also […]

Sunday, February 12, 2017 is the date for the Heartland Acres Ice Fishing Derby and Lions Club Brunch at Heartland Acres in Independence, IA. The Ice Fishing Derby starts and 9AM and ends a noon.  Teams and individuals are encouraged to get registration forms in to Heartland Acres with their payment by 1/31/17. Also taking […]

Mark your calendar for Sunday October 30, 2016 noon to 4PM.  This fun filled afternoon is for the young and young at heart.  Children admitted FREE  with adult paid admission which is half price ($5.00) for this event only.  Have a good time with your kids and see the museum and some of our new exhibits. […]

The picture above is of Jim Arnold on his John Deere 4020.  Jim recently passed away and was a great help in the Heartland Acres Tractor Ride.   The 2016 tractor ride is set for Saturday, June 11 and will travel to the FFA Museum in La Porte City.   Heartland Acres Agribition Center in Independence, […]