Tiny Eldon in southeast Iowa has been losing population, jobs and business for nearly five decades, but one woman is trying to turn things around with a focus on tourism centered around the ...

Julie Aronson's story of how Grant Wood's iconic "American Gothic" came to be at the Cincinnati Art Museum this fall is a lesson in not censoring yourself while brainstorming. "This is something I ...

Grant Wood’s American Gothic (1930) is a painting that needs no introduction. It’s a deceptively simple work of art—a seemingly straightforward portrait of an old farmer and his daughter, pictured in ...

If you’ve been keeping up with the Hawthornes on this summer’s thrilling murder mystery American Gothic, you may have noticed a few running themes. First, there’s the near-constant reminder that no ...

From overlooked roadside attractions to offbeat museums and obscure natural wonders, Local Hidden Gems will showcase some of the unique and unexpected treasures that make America extraordinary. We ...

It is among the blue ribbon winners at the Wapello County Fair crafts barn, built out of 16 Popsicle sticks. It’s printed on yellow banners that hang from lampposts lining Elm Street. And down ...

One of the most famous paintings in American history will be on display in central Iowa over the next two months. American Gothic by Cedar Rapids native Grant Wood will be unveiled tonight at the Des ...

Showrunner Corinne Brinkerhoff talks with THR about the hidden gems in each episode of the CBS summer drama. By Sarah Huggins American Gothic S01E01 Still - Publicity - H 2016 American Gothic is more ...