Madison County's iconic covered bridges, remnants of a bygone era, offer a glimpse into history, with six original structures still standing for pedestrians and cyclists to enjoy.

Covered bridges from a bygone era embrace a romantic view of Iowa, inspiring a bestselling novel, a Hollywood movie, and a Broadway show that launched its touring production in Iowa. As part of a USA ...

A Madison County covered bridge that had a Hollywood moment is among the six most- endangered properties on Preservation Iowa's 2026 list.

MADISON (WKOW) -- Music Theatre of Madison is putting the finishing touches on its production of The Bridges of Madison County. The musical tells the story of an Italian woman in Iowa, circa 1964. She ...

Madison County, Iowa, once home to 19 covered bridges, now has six, five of which are on the National Register of Historic Places. The bridges gained fame after Robert James Waller's 1992 novel, "The ...

The Holliwell Covered Bridge that Meryl Streep leaned against for a photo in a scene from the summer 1995 hit movie "The Bridges of Madison County" still stands ― but unsteadily. After years of ...