Lincoln Logs: Colo, Iowa-- Ames, Iowa-- Heritage Byway

Some New news About An Old Road.


1. COLO, IOWA-- The historic Reed/Niland Corner in Colo is named for the original owners. In 2001, the city purchased the old canopy gas station, motel, and cafe at the intersection of the old Lincoln Highway and US-65.

This originally belonged to John Niland who lived across the street.

I see that Brian Butko in his Lincoln Highway News reports that it is temporarily closed due to illness of the woman running it.

Hope it is open by next summer. I'd sure like to get a bite to eat there and perhaps spend a night at the motel.


2. AMES, IOWA-- The Lincoln Highway goes west into town on Sheldon Avenue, then heads north on Ontario Street.


3. HERITAGE BYWAY-- Two years ago, the Iowa Department of Transportation designated the entire length of the Lincoln Highway in the state as a Heritage Byway and it is now eligible for National Scenic Byway status.

Imagine That, The Lincoln Going National. As If It Isn't Already. --RoadDog