In Dexter, we made a candy stop at Drew's , where the group filed in to sample and buy some homemade chocolates . I drove the group next over to Stuart to see the old RI depot there and to take a quick restroom break. Next, we returned to Dexter and went to Weesner Pharmacy . At Weesner's, one can browse and purchase copies of historical photographs of Iowa. The collection of postcard size photos is organized into storage boxes, in alphabetical order by town.
Subjects are mixed, but include lots of railroad depots, schools, and churches.
Our next leg was northeast to see a few old Iowa rights of way and depots. We drove back east toward Boone for a couple of miles and then went north and down into the Des Moines River valley to see the famous Kate Shelley bridge . On the way to lunch in Boone, I took the group past the CNW yard area to view the old concrete coaling tower and assorted work equipment. We had some time to spare, so the group checked out the museum area and gift shop inside the depot. After signing the guest book , we relaxed in the waiting room .