Monthly Archives: August 2017

Aug 04

Does US 30 need four-laning in eastern Iowa?

Posted on Friday, August 4, 2017, at 10:00 AM by Jeff

Ever since the mid-1960s, US 30 has been viewed as an eventual four-lane corridor across the state of Iowa. Over the years, it’s been improved in fits and phases across eastern and central Iowa, while the western part has fallen … Continue reading →

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Aug 03

Clear Creek Amana plans for a new high school. Again.

Posted on Thursday, August 3, 2017, at 10:00 AM by Jeff

Less than a decade after opening a new high school facility and 3½ years after approving a bond issue for a fourth elementary school, Clear Creek Amana needs more room. On Sept. 12 — the same day Gladbrook-Reinbeck will vote … Continue reading →

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Aug 02

Gladbrook-Reinbeck dissolution vote set

Posted on Wednesday, August 2, 2017, at 10:00 AM by Jeff

On July 17 the Gladbrook-Reinbeck school board accepted the dissolution committee’s proposal on division of the district and set a vote for Sept. 12 concurrent with regular school board elections. A yes vote is to end the district; a no vote … Continue reading →

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Aug 01

Wide IA 9 shield in Waukon

Posted on Tuesday, August 1, 2017, at 10:00 AM by Jeff

KCRG had a story last week about Waukon’s preparations as a host town for RAGBRAI. At the 2:01 mark of the video above is a shot of downtown. There is a “Jct 9” assembly visible — and the 9 is … Continue reading →

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