Monthly Archives: June 2016

Jun 06

Peak population decade for each Iowa county

The Washington Post’s Wonkblog carries an entry with an ominous headline, “The places in America that already have their best days behind them”. It’s about the counties across the United States that peaked in population decades ago, and it leads … Continue reading

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Jun 04

Those roided-up monsters still aren’t Ninja Turtles

I said it before and I’m saying it again: What Michael Bay and his henchmen have done to the “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” franchise is criminal. Nearly $200 million criminal, but still. With the sequel rolling around, this time, you … Continue reading

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Jun 03

Tama County Freedom Rock dedicated

On Monday, in conjunction with Gladbrook’s Memorial Day service, the Tama County Freedom Rock was dedicated. It’s right beside the All Veterans Memorial. The rock was unveiled Dec. 20. The front (side facing IA 96) is a procession of soldiers … Continue reading

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Jun 02

Final bell in Walnut

Students walked out the doors of the Pottawattamie County town of Walnut for the last time last week. Next year it will be part of a fully consolidated AHSTW. (The population on the town sign mentioned in the story is … Continue reading

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Jun 01

If you build it, they will come

Vin Scully recites the “Field of Dreams” speech. People will come, Vin. Vin Scully recites the most iconic speech from a baseball film ever. #HallofFameTourhttps://t.co/ci59idkKOW — MLB (@MLB) May 26, 2016

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