WINTERSET, Iowa (AP) — Like many rural communities, the central Iowa city of Winterset has an idyllic town square, variety stores and a historic movie theater. But Winterset also has a unique claim to ...

This charming getaway in Iowa is John Wayne's hometown and highlights historic architecture, unique outdoor recreation ...

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A bronze statue of John Wayne stands at the entrance of a new museum in his hometown of Winterset, Iowa. A life-size statue of John Wayne, set against the backdrop of Monument Valley, where five of ...

WINTERSET, Iowa — The John Wayne Birthplace Museum has acquired a camera used to film its titular star's first leading role, the museum announced on Facebook. Then 23-years-old, Iowa-born John Wayne ...

WINTERSET, Iowa - The biggest of big stars had a big party recently to celebrate the centennial of his birth. Marion Morrison, who would later dazzle the world starring as John Wayne in 152 movies, ...

WINTERSET, Iowa -- Movie stars are larger than life, but in John Wayne's case he didn't need a movie screen to make him large. Born Marion Robert Morrison on May 26, 1907 in Winterset, he was big ...

TO MEETING DEBATE CRITERIA. TODAY IN WINTERSET, PEOPLE GOT THE CHANCE TO SEE PLANES FROM THE PAST DURING THE CITY AIRPORT’S BREAKFAST FLYING EVENT. IT’S PART OF THE JOHN WAYNE BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION ...

THE KNAPP CENTER AT DRAKE UNIVERSITY. WELL, A ONE OF A KIND CELEBRATION WAS HELD IN WINTERSET TODAY. THE WINTERSET MUNICIPAL AIRPORT HELD A FLY IN BREAKFAST IN CONJUNCTION WITH A JOHN WAYNE BIRTHDAY ...

This year’s RAGBRAI route may not be the Walk of Fame — but it will take on some Hollywood flavor in an Iowa sort of way. Cyclists will roll through Greenfield and Winterset, both having been the ...