Iowa’s state park system was created 100 years ago. Thanks to COVID-19, its birthday party is being delayed.
“We’re looking to reschedule this fall,” Iowa Department of Natural Resources Parks, Forests and Preserves Bureau Chief Todd Coffelt said about plans for the May 28 kickoff of a yearlong celebration of the parks’ centennial.
The kickoff celebration was planned for Backbone State Park south of Strawberry Point in Delaware County. The park, which was dedicated May 28, 1920, is considered the system’s flagship, Coffelt said.