PRESS RELEASE

FOR AUGUST 9th 2025 AUGUST 9TH  IS NATIONAL HOBO DAY, CELEBRATED AS SUCH IN IOWA FOR THE PAST 125 YEARS, AND CELEBRATED AT LAWS RAILROAD MUSEUM FOR THE FIRST TIME THIS YEAR.

 COME LEARN ABOUT THE RICHLY INTERTWINED HISTORY OF HOBOS AND RAILROADS, BRING YOUNGSTERS FOR RELATED ACTIVITIES, AND EARN A WOODEN NICKEL FOR DRESSING IN YOUR VERSION OF HOBO REGALIA.  THE MUSEUM, AT 200 SILVER CANYON RD., IS OPEN 10-4, AND ADMISSION IS BY DONATION.

TRAIN RIDES ARE REASONABLY PRICED, SO NO HOPPING BOXCARS!