Unique tour comes to Columbus

  • Bringing a colorful bunch of visitors to the Columbus Days celebration Monroe and Janet Neihart of Neihart Tours came to Columbus attired in balloon regatta dress. The Braddyville, Iowa tour spent the week-end in town. Monica Delmont, Chamber of Commerce Director, spent some time visiting with the couple. Courtesy photo.
    Bringing a colorful bunch of visitors to the Columbus Days celebration Monroe and Janet Neihart of Neihart Tours came to Columbus attired in balloon regatta dress. The Braddyville, Iowa tour spent the week-end in town. Monica Delmont, Chamber of Commerce Director, spent some time visiting with the couple. Courtesy photo.
    Bringing a bus full of folks from Braddyville, Iowa to the balloon festival in Columbus and dressing for the occasion is the occupation of Monroe and Janet Neihart.Monroe and Janet Neihart started Neihart Tours in 1989 and have been traveling the United States dressing up in costumes recognizing the event ever since. They are a family owned business along with their driver Corey and gran...

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