Casey: I-80 @ MM 82.5
Few places in Iowa have a history as closely tied to the railroad as Casey. Platted in 1869 along the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad, the town developed as a service point for the surrounding farms of west-central Iowa. Its streets lie amid a gently rolling agricultural region, where grain fields, pasture and small woodlots extend beyond town. Interstate 80 passes immediately north of Casey, placing this small community on one of the country’s principal east–west road corridors. Casey has built a distinctive modern identity around oversized roadside objects, including the World’s Largest Ball of Twine. These installations, created by local resident Greg Rinehart, form a walkable attraction in the town center and reflect an inventive strand of American roadside culture.
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Tucked into the rolling farm country of west-central Iowa near the Middle Raccoon River, Casey is a place whose character is shaped by prairie and the agricultural land around it. Its compact downtown has gained an unlikely identity through oversized roadside sculptures: a giant rocking chair, an enormous ball of twine and other hand-built objects turn ordinary streets into a memorable stop on Iowa road trips. Rather than forming a separate museum district, these installations stand among everyday local businesses, giving Casey a distinctly local take on American roadside folk art. The town also lies close to Interstate 80, a principal east–west route across the state. Continue with other webcams from the area to see how this part of western Iowa connects regionally.
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