Well, 2024 threw us a curveball we weren’t expecting. Like a lot of folks in north-central Iowa, we got hammered by the June flooding that tore through the area. Forest City saw 5.50 inches of rain, and our property sits right along the Winnebago River, so you can imagine what happened next. Our detached garage
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The Lodge Resort Hotel has become an unexpected sanctuary for Midwestern city dwellers seeking a genuine escape from the bustling pace of urban life. Drawing visitors from three major metropolitan areas—Minneapolis-St. Paul, Des Moines, and Madison—this charming retreat offers something increasingly rare in our hyperconnected world: authentic peace and quiet. For the nearly 285,000 residents
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Forest City offer exceptional freshwater fishing year-round. The Lodge sits directly on the Winnebago River, giving guests immediate access to quality fishing for northern pike, channel catfish, walleye, smallmouth bass, and various sucker species. Walk from your room to multiple fishing spots along our riverfront or use our complimentary canoe and kayak rentals to explore
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Our favorite place to hike is Pilot Knob State Park. It’s only about 10 minutes from The Lodge. Type in 2148 340th Street, Forest City, IA 50436 for your GPS. You can also check out the website here. Pilot Knob is one of the earliest parks in Iowa’s state park system, featuring sweeping vistas and
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