April 2022

Explore the highways and byways of Nebraska during Bargain Buyway

If you’re looking to get out of the house and hit the road for a short road trip, look no further than the annual Bargain Buyway sale, taking place April 22-24 in throughout North Central Nebraska.

Hailed as “the ultimate road trip,” the event will send you through 27 communities along a 250-mile stretch of the state. Vendors and merchants in towns along the route will have everything to complete your treasure hunt – antiques, tools, old machinery, books, crafts, woodworks, quilts, rugs, and, of course, lots of food.

Two of the primary goals of Bargain Buyway is to encourage tourism in the state in general and to highlight small towns in Nebraska specifically.

“We not only have beautiful country – we have very talented people,” the event’s website reads. “It is important for our small communities to promote themselves. We have so much to offer, but not many ways to get people to our area.”

Bargain Buyway’s website includes contact information for event organizers in each of the towns represented, as well as a list of hotels and lodging along the route.

For more information, visit www.bargainbuyway.com, call Gary and Diane Ober at 402-893-2880.

April 2022

Pay up for paper goods at the annual Iowa City paper show

Collectors of paper and ephemera will descend on the annual Iowa City Postcard, Stamp and Paper Show on April 8 and 9 at the Johnson County 4-H Fairgrounds in Iowa City.

The show is back after a successful 2021 event, according to organizer Herb Staub.

Staub says the Iowa paper show is special because “many of our dealers do not appear at the other popular Midwest shows.”
Vendors from within the state and new vendors from other states will be selling their wares at this year’s event. Past shows have included Kevin Lunn of Jewell, IA, as a popular vendor of American stamps and coins, Staub added. An estimated 50-60 sellers are expected to be present this year.

The show is free and open to the public, and free parking is available on site. For more information, contact Herb Staub at
319-400-6498 or herbiniowa@mchsi.com.

April 2022

Bates City Antiques to host Customer Appreciation Day

Local businesses are the lifeblood of any smaller town, and Bates City Antiques in Bates City would like to say ‘thanks’ to its loyal shoppers with a Customer Appreciation Day on April 9.

The day will include plenty of extras to bring shoppers in, including drawings, door prizes, and refreshments. But the star of the show will be the deals on antiques, vintage items, and collectibles throughout the store – from 20% all the way to 50% off.

Before you head out for the big day, check out Bates City’s website first for a peek into its vast array of inventory, including a special section dedicated to unique finds, such as a Mobil tire stand and a 19th-century yarn winder.

For more information, visit www.batescityantiques.com.