I love the small town feel of this neighborhood post office! Staff are friendly and for the most…read morepart it is always easy to get quick service (ie short lines). Its also located in the Beaverdale business district so it is a convenient stop when running errands or out for coffee. They also have drop boxes in the boulevard so you can drop your mail off without leaving your car.

This is my favorite post office to visit -- never thought I'd say that. Convenient location to my…read morehome and errands, and the staff who works the counter are always friendly and helpful. This location also delivers mail to my home and we've had some hiccups there but they are always work to fix it!

We went to Iowa to get married. I did the application through the mail, as there is a three day…read morewaiting period. I called the recorders office several times before I left Austin to make sure I had everything together. The big day arrives. We show up, and, are greeted by a very friendly clerk who goes over the license with us, then sends us on our way to get married. After the Judge did his thing, we went back and got the official copy of the license on the spot. No waiting! The lady who took care of us was super friendly and knowledgeable. Thanks guys. BTW the fee for the license is only $35.

Well the only times I came here was for vehicle registration changes, property tax information, or…read moremarriage license application. I had no idea they had a section of the building known as the Heritage Gallery! This Gallery showcases art works for different occasions from different artists. They update the works every couple months I believe. When we visited, they had local high school art work showcased and it was cool checking them out! The Gallery is not that big, all you need is 15 minutes max to take a look at everything closely and read their descriptions. Of course, this is free admission! There is a staff member at the desk to the Gallery for you to ask any questions about regarding the artwork!

Thank you for showing such compassion and caring when I was in a car accident. The officer was…read morethere quickly and first made sure I was alright and got my statement before I was taken to the hospital. The officer also came to the hospital to make sure I was doing alright because I had gone head first into the A Frame post of my vehicle and got a nasty bump on the head. The wonderful staff we talked to at the reports department were very friendly and easy to work with and made sure to give us any update that they had. We got the accident report about a week later and we were able to turn it right into insurance. No hassle. Their later hours (7am-7pm) made it very convenient to pick up after work.

I am a disabled lady. I reported a stolen package earlier this year. The package contained…read morenutraceuticals to treat my health condition. To the best of my knowledge and belief, the officer falsified information on the police report, the detective assigned to my case did not perform due diligence to properly investigate the theft and no arrest has ever been made. They would only give me a redacted copy of the police report. These people are criminally incompetent, willfully negligent, and are engaged in fraud and misconduct. Someone needs to sue them! I have no reason to trust this business at all!

Being a native of Iowa. Yet moving away 12 yrs ago. I have to say…read more The Midwest has many pockets where you would least expect. The high level of customer service & genuine level of kindness. The building is honestly still absolutely beautiful In it's design. People were very helpful & friendly. Now the- Clerk of Court employees. Debbie, Marsha & Albert. These 3 are God sent Angel's. I have been dealing with a matter over the phone. Via from Las Vegas, NV. From day one. I believe starting July. I have had the pleasure speaking & working with all 3 of these lovely individuals. They all listened to me. Went above and beyond their required job duties. I couldn't thank them enough. So if you are ever needing assistance from the Clerk of Court. Make sure you get one of the mentioned 3 individuals. You are definitely in good hands. I highly recommend this court house. Even if it's just to stop by & check out nothing more then all of its beauty. From the people. To its wondrous Architectural design.

Watching news..., Individuals say they are going to represent themselves. I've found, dumbest thing…read morea person can choose. I did the same one time in DSM/Polk. The judge was a total attacking Clown. Told me; You're No lawyer..., You're No lawyer. You don't know what you're doing! Etc. Just a HUGE, BIASED MOUTH. Terrible. Suffice to say, even with all my evidence..., judge yelled, No no, I choose the other side, cuz they Are a lawyer! Huh... ! So, careful going to court around here. They'll Steamroll yuh. Have a Good attorney & money !!! In my opinion, don't go to court. Tomi, Iowa.

Many places to visit with lots of awesome local entertainment. Great fun for the family or even a…read moreday-date! We spent hours on the tour and didn't even hit all locations. We ended at Carl's Place (a local bar) which is listed as a "point of interest" on the tour's map. Having a cold beer was a perfect ending to my tour of the neighborhood. This was a really well-organized event. Most (if not all) of the staff were volunteers from the neighborhood. They were all welcoming and friendly. Great community outreach.

This weekend was the 41st anniversary of the Doors to the Past walking tour of the historic homes…read more Lots of volunteers at the homes-all of them were very friendly-even with the rainy/cold weather. It was so interesting to be able to tour numerous homes in the Sherwood area. Some have been renovated back to their original charm. Some are "works in progress" and some had amazing modern touches. It was amazing to see the original plaster details still present and restored tin ceilings. These home owners take great pride in these historical homes and have graciously opened them for the public to view.

As an avid amateur photographer and Iowa native... How can you not make the hop, skip, and a jump…read moredown (over or up) to explore the covered bridges of Madison County...? Here's a secret. I've never seen the movie or read the book, but I did run into Clint Eastwood and his entourage back in the day (1995ish). We weren't able to get too close though. Lol The covered bridges take you back to a much simpler time. When people and cars just weren't as complicated as they are now. The construction of each one seems to be a little unique and diffent from the next. It's too bad that they have been plagued by graffiti artists, people who can't seem to leave things as they find them, and even arson over the years. If you live within a decent driving distance you can experience the bridges in all the seasons. It might sound a little silly, but as a photographer sometimes a few months can make a world of differece in your pictures...sometimes even days. While there is curb appeal to all the bridges Roseman is probably my personal favorite. The Roseman bridge location also has a nice little gift shop you can stop at to take home a momento of your visit (open May 1st through the end of October). Don't miss the shopping opportunities in downtown Winterset. Expect to get dusty, as most of the bridges are on gravel roads, and enjoy your visit!

Constructed in 1870 by Eli Cox, this 79 foot long timber town lattice truss covered bridge is the…read moresecond oldest of the six surviving in Madison County. Originally traversing the North River, in 1979 it was moved to its present location inside Winterset City Park. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1976. There is ample parking, and access to the park is paved. We recommend a visit at the peak of fall foliage, when the park is breathtaking.

This dam spillway is a fun destination for a picnic a short drive from Des Moines. There seems to…read morealways be someone out here fishing, including anglers using bows. Several picnic spots located here and camping sites.

Please check your surroundings before using the bathrooms. A grown man was hiding out in the…read morewomen's bathroom in the first stall on Memorial Day in 2021. I had to use the restroom, there was already someone in the first stall but I didn't know it was a man in the stall next to me until I seen the huge guy shoes and noticed the hairy legs that it was a grown man. I quickly got my knife out just in case, when another woman walked in (thank God she did.) As soon as she closed the stall door he quickly ran out of the stall and ran outside, so I ran out after him and stood there to find him stumbling over to his group of friends sitting at a picnic table right next to the bathrooms drinking beer. They were all laughing as they watched him stumble back towards their group and he was laughing as well. I couldn't understand what they were saying as they spoke in a different language and I still don't know why he was just sitting in the women's bathroom. It all happened so quick. There were people everywhere, so you wouldn't think something like this could happen, but it did. My family that was waiting outside in the parking lot didn't even know what had happened. So please be cautious, especially if you have kids!

The tower itself is lovely and a nice to see. You can walk around inside and out and go up to the…read moresecond level via stairs. You can even go up to the rooftop but the ladder/stairs are very steep and you need to be careful. When we visited, another person that was on site said that the roof had been cleaned up considerably and that there is typically a lot more debris , so again be careful, but the structure is beautiful and makes for great photos. It needs better signage for hikers and bikers for sure though as it can get somewhat confusing and the roads in and out are narrow one-way roads but it's definitely worth the trek.

Located in Winterset City Park Clark Tower is a great place to take some picturesque family…read morepictures. Or to maybe just take a nice short hike for a local adventure... Constructed in 1926 this 25 foot tall castle like structure was built on the 18th anniversary of the founding of Madison County. As a testament to its construction Clark Tower survived being struck by an EF 4 tornado in 2022!