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The Buchanan Co. Historical Society announces a DOUBLE HEADER for the night of Nov. 12, 2022. The first event begins at 5-6:30 pm at Heartland Acres Museum, 2600 Swan Lake Blvd. Enjoy an evening of Independence History comes to life to benefit the Buchanan Co. Historical Society and the 175th anniversary of Independence, Iowa. Family-oriented […]

Plans are underway for the 12th Annual Heartland Acres Agribition Center Golf Tournament to be held at the River Ridge Golf Course in Independence, Iowa on Wednesday, September 2, 2020. The best-shot tournament has proven to be a fun end of summer event for the community and a way for individuals and companies to support […]

Heartland Acres Agribition Center is now open. The hours for the museum this summer will be Monday through Saturday 10:00 am to 2:00 pm and Sunday Noon to 2:00 pm. “With the unique challenges that this year has presented us we are proud to have our museum open for the summer,” says Jon Blin, chairman […]

As you are all well aware we are unable to be open at this time due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Once we are able though, the museum will be open from 10 am to 2 pm daily. We are excited to have you back when we can but hope you and your families are staying […]

Plans are underway for the annual Heartland Acres Agribition Center Golf Outing being held at River Ridge Golf Course in Independence, Iowa on Wednesday, September 4, 2019. Teams for the annual Heartland Acres Golf outing will once again be playing for hole-in-one prizes sponsored by Dunlap Motors of Independence as well as a variety of […]