State Senator Steve Sodders D-State Center

Iowans and out-of-state visitors looking for interesting things to do this summer have lots of choices.

One way to discover places to explore locally and throughout the state is to use the Iowa Culture App. You’ll find more than 3,500 arts, history and culture, and science and nature destinations in all 99 counties. The interactive map and app are available at www.dcaapp.com.

A few things to check out in our area include:

Otter Creek Lake, Park and Nature Center, Toledo This beautiful park features a 65-acre lake and nature center with a riparian diorama. www.tamacounty.org/naturecenter.html

Fisher Community Center: Art Gallery and Sculptures, Marshalltown – Holds an outstanding collection of original paintings by Impressionist and post-Impression artists

Dysart Historical Center, Dysart – Features a complex of three buildings: A historical museum, a one-room rural school, and a new agricultural museum and interpretive center. Experience the displays, narratives and programs designed to share the inspiring stories of Iowa’s rich agricultural heritage and culture. dysartiowa.com/Museum.htm