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Independence, Iowa – Heartland Acres Agribition Center will open a new interactive exhibit April 27, 2016.  It will be open through May 25, 2016. “It Takes An Iowan,” focuses on Iowans as leaders in the ongoing endeavor of providing food for the nation and the world. “I am excited this exhibit, educating all Iowans on […]

From Mrs. Donna Schmitt, Second Grade Teacher at Carver Elementary in Dubuque, Iowa – March 2, 2016 Carver second graders took a field trip to Independence, Iowa to the Heartland Acres Agribition Center on Wednesday, March 2nd. What was special about this field trip was that the students in Mrs. Valentine and Mrs. Maneman’s classes […]

Sunday, February 14, 2016 is the date for the Heartland Acres Ice Fishing Derby and Lions Club Valentine’s Day Brunch at Heartland Acres in Independence, IA. “The ice fishing derby is a great way to get out and enjoy the Iowa winter and catch some fish.”, commented Kale Hersom,  Event Coordinator for the campus.  The […]

Painting a barn of any size takes time, skill and some serious funding. Recently the Barn at Heartland Acres Agribition Center in Independence, Iowa received a new paint job with a bright red paint appropriately named Red Barn. As barns go, the Heartland Acres Barn is a two story, 40 foot high structure with 18,500 […]

Mark your calendar for Sunday October 25, 2015, noon-4:00pm.  This fun-filled afternoon is for the young and for the young-at-heart.  Children admitted free with adult admission which is half price ($5.00) for this event only.  This admission not only allows you to tour the Agribition Center, but includes Halloween games and refreshments.   Mark your calendar […]