Author Archives: Jeff

May 08

Dubuque Southwest Arterial update

Posted on Wednesday, May 8, 2019, at 10:00 AM by Jeff

From the city of Dubuque on YouTube.

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May 07

‘Blackout’ Iowa license plate to be offered

Posted on Tuesday, May 7, 2019, at 10:00 AM by Jeff

The first time I saw it, I did a double-take. It was a black muscle car with two white stripes across the center from front to back. On the back, instead of the standard Iowa license plate, was a white-on-black … Continue reading →

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May 06

Dad’s new toy

Posted on Monday, May 6, 2019, at 10:00 AM by Jeff

There’s another dependent in the family, and probably his early birthday present to himself. In fairness, this is only the second tractor of the gang that’s younger than I am, and the other isn’t by much. (Consider this, also, our … Continue reading →

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May 04

The only opinion column that matters this week

Posted on Saturday, May 4, 2019, at 10:00 AM by Jeff

Washington Post: James Holzhauer is a menace to ‘Jeopardy!’ (warning: autoplay video) States move to legalize sports betting and a professional sports gambler breaks Jeopardy. Probably just a coincidence. But he didn’t know about either Ben Sasse or the University of … Continue reading →

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May 03

End of a TV era

Posted on Friday, May 3, 2019, at 10:00 AM by Jeff

My EyeTV programming subscription expired today — but it died the evening of Feb. 5. I was away, so I didn’t know it happened until I came back and found an empty screen where the TV listings were supposed to … Continue reading →

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May 02

The most conflicting intersections

Posted on Thursday, May 2, 2019, at 10:00 AM by Jeff

Four intersections between four-lane expressways and county roads have been singled out for extra warning signs this year. In the April DOT letting there’s a contract for “Intersection Conflict Warning Systems.” A diagram shows inclusion of cameras, turn detectors, and … Continue reading →

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May 01

Ladora bank bistro back with caucus theme

Posted on Wednesday, May 1, 2019, at 10:00 AM by Jeff

Earlier this year, the Ladora Bank Bistro closed, and the future of the building was uncertain. But it’s coming back, today, with a twist. It’s called the “Caucus Bistro” and will have campaign memorabilia. (Stories: KCRG, Iowa Public Radio, Des … Continue reading →

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Apr 30

I-80/380 meeting Tuesday night

Posted on Tuesday, April 30, 2019, at 10:00 AM by Jeff

For those who are looking forward to their commutes between Iowa City and Cedar Rapids the next five years or so, tonight is your chance to find out just how bad things are going to START getting. There’s a meeting … Continue reading →

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Apr 28

Politico goes inside the Register

Posted on Sunday, April 28, 2019, at 10:00 AM by Jeff

Linked without further comment.

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Apr 26

Not drafty in here at all

Posted on Friday, April 26, 2019, at 10:00 AM by Jeff

Iowa tight ends in the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft: 2 Iowa football players, all positions, combined, who have been first-round draft picks, according to Ron Steele of KWWL: 23 Iowa State football players, all positions, combined, who … Continue reading →

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