—————— Thanks to all of the EIMers who came out for this year’s Holy Cross Festival and Parade held in the town of Holy Cross this past Saturday. The weather turned out to be spectacular and the parade (including our little “party” at the assembly point) as fun as ever. The parade-goers certainly enjoyed our […]
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EIM at the Heartland British Auto Fest
Posted by Gil-galad on August 7th, 2016
—————— Congrats to EIMer Jim M. on his award winning entry in this year’s Heartland British Auto Fest held in LeClaire this past Saturday! It was a perfect day for showing off all of the UK classics. Thanks to the EIMers who came out and supported this event. Additional photos may be found in our […]
Bandana’s, Banana Gloss, and Banana Splits
Posted by Gil-galad on July 4th, 2016
It was wonderful to see the superb showing of EIM MINIs and motorists at our recent EIM “BBB” Meet, Eat, & Shine, starting out at Bandana’s BBQ in Coralville, transitioning via some curvy country backroads to the Riverside Auto Spa in Riverside (owned by our own EIM MINI mate Bill. S.) and finishing up back […]
A Recap of the EIM Black Hills Stampede
Posted by Gil-galad on May 27th, 2016
—————— Not counting multi-club regional and national events, there are very few MINI groups in the U.S. who rival Eastern Iowa MINIs when it comes to exciting and fun-filled, multi-day, out-of-area MINI motoring adventures to special destinations. This year’s 2016 EIM Black Hills Stampede, held on 18-22 May in the scenic Black Hills region of […]
Another Successful Skirmish…
Posted by Gil-galad on April 23rd, 2016
…and no Gophers or Badgers (or MINIs!) were harmed in the process. Simply wonderful to be able to enjoy excellent weather, superb twisties, and great companionship this past weekend at the 2016 EIM Border Skirmish Drive. After meeting up at the Decorah Trout Hatchery and enjoying the views, feeding the fish, and checking out the […]
Some NewBo-ots and Bonnets
Posted by Gil-galad on March 22nd, 2016
Photo Credit: Chris Griswold (click to zoom) —————— The NewBo City Market in Cedar Rapids turned out to be a great new venue for our 9th Annual EIM Spring has [Almost] Sprung Meet-n-Eat, held this year just one day prior to that seasonal milestone on March 19th. Despite the unimpressive weather forecast, Mother Nature was […]
What a Difference a Year Makes…
Posted by Gil-galad on February 21st, 2016
—————— If the weather yesterday for the EIM Quad Cities Meet-n-Eat in Davenport is any indication, the weather gods look to be smiling on EIM for the 2016 motoring year. Glorious! Thanks to all who came out to enjoy the beautiful day and MINI camaraderie with us, and for supplying us with such a great […]
Wigging Out
Posted by Gil-galad on January 26th, 2016
Thanks to all of our faithful MINIacs who came out for our first gathering of 2016 — the EIM Meet-n-Eat at the Wig and Pen Pub hosted in Iowa City this past Saturday. It was great to see a good turnout and our folks enjoying the cooperative weather, great food, and conversation on our winter […]
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 […]
Wrapping up 2015 in Dyersville
Posted by Gil-galad on December 6th, 2015
—————— Thanks to all of the EIM folk who came out for our end-of-the-year EIM Meet-n-Eat at the Country Junction held this past Saturday in Dyersville. Congratulations to all of the annual EIM Recognition Award winners for 2015, and a special nod to Jeff & Sue N., our 2015 EIM Motorists of the Year. Thanks […]
