Monthly Archives: November 2017

Nov 30

ISU’s 2017 season has parallels with 2005

Posted on Thursday, November 30, 2017, at 10:00 AM by Jeff

December 31, 2005: Midfield of Reliant Stadium for the 2005 Houston Bowl between Iowa State and TCU. ISU lost the game 24-21 and finished 7-5; the following year, the regular season expanded to 12 games. Iowa State football is 7-5. … Continue reading →

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Nov 29

Photo 31,000

Posted on Wednesday, November 29, 2017, at 10:00 AM by Jeff

April 30, 2016: This trompe l’oeil mural on the side of a building in downtown Bussey illustrates the history of the town and prominent buildings. A larger version of the photo can be seen here. Bussey, in Marion County, was … Continue reading →

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Nov 28

Grandview bypass opened last week – UPDATED

Posted on Tuesday, November 28, 2017, at 10:00 AM by Jeff

The Muscatine Journal‘s coverage of the Louisa County Board of Supervisors earlier this month had a single paragraph mentioning that US 61 from the county line to 130th Street was expected to open Nov. 20. The new four-lane includes interchanges … Continue reading →

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Nov 27

Idle thoughts for the week

Posted on Monday, November 27, 2017, at 10:00 AM by Jeff

In retrospect, scheduling the physical for the Monday after Thanksgiving may not have been the brightest idea. The Shopko (former Pamida) in Vinton was open for business with a semi-sizable crowd at 7:30 PM on Thanksgiving. Everyone voluntarily involved in … Continue reading →

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Nov 26

Video highlight of Saturday’s game

Posted on Sunday, November 26, 2017, at 10:00 AM by Jeff

Bill Snyder has single-handedly whittled Kansas State’s series deficit against Iowa State to one game. He isn’t just a wizard, he’s a dang vampire, sapping our spirits. (Michigan men, you think YOU have refs working against you? It is to … Continue reading →

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Nov 24

A brief from the Fashion Police

Posted on Friday, November 24, 2017, at 10:00 AM by Jeff

The blog graciously allocates some space for a public service. — Ed. Attention shoppers, On this, the holiest day of American capitalism, we must alert you to a holey plague that has gone on for a year at least, with … Continue reading →

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Nov 22

Grand Junction overpass finished

Posted on Wednesday, November 22, 2017, at 10:00 AM by Jeff

US 30 on the east side of Grand Junction opened a week ago (via Greene County News Online).

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Nov 21

Short life for ’90s country station

Posted on Tuesday, November 21, 2017, at 10:00 AM by Jeff

Remember how excited I was that I found a radio station playing real country music that isn’t on the airwaves anymore? Well, that was short-lived. The changeover happened while I was on vacation. iHeartMedia has flipped Classic Country 1360 KMJM Cedar … Continue reading →

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Nov 20

Des Moines wants a big-city trait

Posted on Monday, November 20, 2017, at 10:00 AM by Jeff

Des Moines doesn’t charge for parking in the ramps or on the streets on weekends, which was a benefit for me. But part of that is going to change. Tonight, the Des Moines City Council will have the first of … Continue reading →

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Nov 17

New Sabula bridge opens today

Posted on Friday, November 17, 2017, at 10:00 AM by Jeff

September 27, 2015: My last trip across the Savanna-Sabula Bridge, before any major construction began on its replacement. A ribbon cutting for the new US 52/IA 64 bridge over the Mississippi River, officially known as the Dale Gardner Veterans Memorial Bridge, … Continue reading →

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