Exira, Iowa
Exira is well known for its Fourth of July parties, which have been celebrated since 1861. The morning parade and the evening fireworks draw thousands of visitors to the town. Other attractions in the area include the Plow in the Oak Park, south of Exira on Highway 71, and Littlefield Recreation Area,  southeast of Exira, which features a  lake, prairie restoration area and a live bison pair.