(Des Moines) The Iowa Tourism Office presented 25 awards recognizing excellence in the tourism industry during the 2023 Iowa Tourism Conference in Altoona this past week.
Awards, divided into metro and rural distinctions, were made in 13 categories. In addition, conference attendees voted for the People’s Choice Award; nominees were the second-highest scoring nominations.
Recipients in southwest Iowa include: Council Bluffs – Outstanding Community; Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience, Council Bluffs (Metro) – Outstanding Event; and Sidney Iowa Championship Rodeo (Rural) – Outstanding Event.
