'Amazing Iowa' offers a deep dive into the state's fascinating people and places

KGAN BROADCAST PARK, Iowa — Iowa author Michelle Sprout Murray joined Iowa's News Now to discuss her new "Amazing Iowa" book.

Readers can expect a treasure trove of information that uncovers the weird, wild, and wonderful people and places of the great state of Iowa.

It also offers visitors and locals a peek at the people you’ve heard about in the news and those you should have heard about.

The book is now available wherever books are sold and online.

Upcoming Events:

Presentation and Book Signing

Saturday, March 29 | 5 to 6:30 p.m.

Three Bells Books, 14 S. Commercial Alley, Mason City, IA 50401

Free and open to the public

Presentation and Book Signing

Saturday, April 19 | Noon to 2 p.m.

Birdsall’s Ice Cream Co., 518 N. Federal Ave., Mason City, IA 50401

(641) 423-5365

Free and open to the public

Presentation and Book Signing

Tuesday, April 22 | 6 to 7 p.m.

Charles City Public Library, 910 Clark St., Charles City, IA 50616

(641) 257-6319

Free and open to the public

Book Signing

Saturday, April 26 | 10 a.m. to Noon

Three Bells Books, 14 S. Commercial Alley, Mason City, IA 50401

Free and open to the public

Presentation and Book Signing

Saturday, May 10 | 1 to 2:30 p.m.

Mason City Public Library, 225 2nd St. SE, Mason City, IA 50401

(641) 421-3668

Free and open to the public