The Back Yard

The Back Yard Home Goods & Hangout. Home of Steeped & Stirred☕️+🍸. Collins, IA. Rotating Iowa-only-artists art gallery 🖼️
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For those of you who don’t know, I am an avid reader. Up until recently, I read almost exclusively non-fiction. I’ve sta...
07/17/2026

For those of you who don’t know, I am an avid reader. Up until recently, I read almost exclusively non-fiction. I’ve started dabbling in fiction and I absolutely have not been disappointed.

I’ve been trying to figure out how to incorporate my love of reading in this space, and I think I’ve finally figured out how I want to do it (to start anyway…): a book exchange!

What is a book exchange? It’s where people trade gently used books with one another. Participants bring books they no longer need and take home new ones. It’s a great way to find your next read and make some space on your shelves (something I definitely need to do).

To make this a success, I NEED your help. What day of the week works best for you? Friday evening? Saturday during the day? Sunday afternoon?

I haven’t set a date yet, but this IS happening. 📚📚📚

P.S. books can be swapped with the intention of return to the original owner OR to a new forever home. Whatever you prefer. 🫶🏻

07/11/2026

HOUSE RULES 📝

At The Back Yard, we believe:

1. Community is built one conversation at a time.
2. Art belongs in everyday life.
3. Everyone deserves a seat at the table.
4. Small towns have BIG stories.
5. Supporting local changes everything.
6. Creativity is contagious.
7. You are always welcome here 🫶🏻

Come hang out and have a few ✨

Liza’s Sushi & More is back tonight!!! Can’t wait to hang out 🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻
07/11/2026

Liza’s Sushi & More is back tonight!!! Can’t wait to hang out 🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻

07/10/2026

This weekend (and maybe more weekends going forward) 🫐🫐🫐

Blueberries don’t stop at lattes.

Also available:

🫐Blueberry Margarita
🫐Blueberry Moscow Mule
🫐Blueberry Mojito

Come hang out and have a few 🫶🏻🫐

07/06/2026

Bike trail PSA 🚴‍♀️🚴‍♀️🚴‍♀️

1. Sorry for my squeaky pedal 🤣
2. The water has receded by Maxwell 🙌🏻
3. Beware of downed trees (one between Collins & Maxwell in particular), limbs, and mud.
4. Probably best to give Story County Conservation a few days to get everything cleaned up and cleared.

Come see us on two wheels this week 🚴🏻‍♂️🚴🚴‍♀️🫶🏻

Huge thanks to the group of bikers that made by the detour around the flood waters to stop in today🚴🏻‍♂️🚴‍♀️🚴It was thei...
07/05/2026

Huge thanks to the group of bikers that made by the detour around the flood waters to stop in today🚴🏻‍♂️🚴‍♀️🚴

It was their first time here, and they didn’t let some rising rivers & creeks keep them away. 💪🏻

I made them a deal that water & downed trees won’t be a problem next time they head this way. Fingers and toes crossed it’s true 😬🫶🏻

07/05/2026

Welcome to The Back Yard! 👋

Can’t wait to hang out 🫶🏻

Address

222 Main Street
Collins, IA
50055

Opening Hours

Thursday 5pm - 9pm
Friday 5pm - 9pm
Saturday 10am - 9pm
Sunday 12pm - 7pm

Telephone

+15156867505

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