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Independence is a town in Northeast Iowa.
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US Highway 20 runs along the south side of town, linking Independence with Dubuque to the east and Waterloo-Cedar Falls to the west. Other routes include Iowa Highway 939, which parallels US 20, and Iowa Highway 150, which runs north-south and links to Interstate 380 about 15 miles south to town, providing access to Cedar Rapids and Iowa City.
- 1 Independence Municipal Airport. General aviation airport. No scheduled passenger service.
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- 1 Independence Mental Health Institute, 2277 Iowa Ave, ☏ +1 319 334-2583. Tours by appointment only. An old state mental asylum constructed in 1873, built under the Kirkbride Plan. The hospital is still in operation. The "Days of Yore" museum is open to the public. Free.
- 2 Wapsipinicon Mill, 1st St W along the west bank of the Wapsipinicon River, ☏ +1 319 334-4616. Mid May–mid Sep: Tue-Sun 12:30-4PM. It was built as a flour mill in 1875, and later used to produce stock feed for farm animals. It is operated as a historic museum today by the Buchanan County Historical Society. Restrooms. Wheelchair ramp to the first floor. Fee for groups.
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[edit | edit source]- 1 Checkered Flag Sports Bar, 903 1st St W, ☏ +1 319 334-4554. Mon–Thu 9AM–11PM, Fri 9AM–2AM, Sat 3PM–2AM, Sun 3PM–11PM. Sports bar with pool table and video slots.
- 2 The Sanity Room, 117 1st St E, ☏ +1 319 332-1213. Tue–Wed 3PM-midnight, Thu–Sat noon–2AM, closed Sun–Mon. An inviting lounge where they really play up the mental hospital theme. $10.
Sleep
[edit | edit source]- 1 Comfort Inn & Suites, 2100 Swan Lake Blvd (at Iowa Ave, off US 20 exit 252), ☏ +1 319 334-6400. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: noon. Fitness room, indoor heated pool, free wireless internet, free breakfast. No pets. $150+.
- 2 Super 8, 2000 1st St W, ☏ +1 319 334-7041. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. Low-cost hotel chain. Free wireless internet, pets allowed. $100+.
Connect
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[edit | edit source]| Routes through Independence |
| Fort Dodge ← Waterloo ← | W  E | → Dyersville → Dubuque |