Last January we were strolling the dry and open parking lot in Iowa City in bright, warm sunshine and light jackets. This year’s traditional January EIM Meet-n-Eat at the Wig and Pen Pub, held on the 26th, was only for the bravest of intrepid winter travelers. Mother Nature always seems to find a way to […]
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Happy Holidays!
Posted by Gil-galad on December 5th, 2018
—————— Eastern Iowa MINIs hopes whatever package Santa leaves under your tree — and maybe the special gift wrap it comes in — brings you much fun and joy aplenty. To all of our MINI faithful, friends, and families, we wish you a very happy holiday season, Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year! —
MTTS 2018 “Rally to the Rockies”
Posted by Gil-galad on January 5th, 2018
—————— MINI USA has published the official route for MINI Takes the States (MTTS) 2018. Separate east and west coast routes starting in Orlando, FL and Portland, OR, respectively, converge on Keystone, CO over an eight-day period from Saturday, 14 July to Sunday, 22 July. More information is available on the main MTTS 2018 Website […]
Happy Holidays!
Posted by Gil-galad on December 5th, 2017
—————— Eastern Iowa MINIs extends its best wishes to everyone for a joyous holiday season, a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! —
Happy 10th Anniversary EIM!
Posted by Gil-galad on August 29th, 2017
—————— On August 31, 2007 a small group of MINI Cooper fans from various eastern Iowa communities gathered together for the first time at the Sonic Drive-In in Coralville. These folks had come to know of each other through posts made in an online MINI enthusiasts community and shared an interest in establishing an avenue […]
Happy Holidays!
Posted by Gil-galad on November 28th, 2016
—————— Eastern Iowa MINIs extends its sincerest wishes to all of our friends and families for a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Motoring Year! See you in 2017! ——————
You Like Me!
Posted by Gil-galad on January 24th, 2016
—————— Just hit 200 EIM Facebook Page fans. Glad to have you along for the ride! —
MINI USA Sets the Route for MTTS 2016
Posted by Gil-galad on December 24th, 2015
—————— MINI USA has released the route for the upcoming MINI Takes the States 2016 (MTTS 2016). The biennial MINI adventure begins at Road Atlanta in northeast Georgia on July 9, 2016 and finishes at the Thermal Club in Palm Springs, CA, on July 23, 2016. For additional details please check out the MTTS 2016 […]
Seasons Greetings!
Posted by Gil-galad on December 15th, 2015
—————— Eastern Iowa MINIs extends its sincerest wishes to all of our friends and families for a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Motoring Year! See you in 2016! ——————
Yes, of Course!
Posted by Gil-galad on November 14th, 2015
Many of us had the great honor and delight of assisting EIMer Jay T. with his extra-special proposal of marriage to Kristin D. this past Saturday in Davenport. Jay left no stone unturned in planning out the MINI choreography and details, and we were blessed with unseasonably beautiful mid-November weather. It was all so perfect, […]
