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Monthly Archives: January 2014
Jan
06
Greetings from Hoth
When it gets below 250 Kelvin, you know you’re in trouble. Remember, being cold builds character. Des Moines’ three lowest highs for Jan. 6 are -10, -3, and a balmy 1 above; Waterloo’s are -15, -6, and -5. Monday’s temperature … Continue reading
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Jan
04
On the DOT’s new logo
When the Iowa Department of Transportation released its redesigned homepage in July, I was very disgruntled. I saw the triumph of style over substance, a three-button splash screen that obscured more than it helped. (In other words, I had the … Continue reading
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Jan
03
IA 2 no longer runs through Fort Madison
December 18, 2006: Near the foot of the Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad bridge across the Mississippi River in Fort Madison, all three components of this sign assembly have changed: US 61 is now Business 61, the Hiawatha Pioneer Trail … Continue reading
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Jan
02
I know I write a lot about feeling old
…but this is ridiculous. I hope the mailman was in error.
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Jan
02
Ox Yoke Innterstate on I-80 closed
The Ox Yoke Innterstate restaurant at the I-80/US 151 interchange has closed, reports the Cedar Rapids Gazette. The original in the Amana Colonies will remain open. Business likely suffered after the Wasserbahn water park across the street closed in June. … Continue reading
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Jan
01
Happy and sad
The ISU men’s and women’s basketball teams went undefeated in non-conference play. It’s the men’s best start ever (12-0) and one of the best for the women (11-0). So, squee? Squee. But on a sad note, Johnny Orr died on New Year’s … Continue reading
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