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Mar
16
A very pre-emptive turnover of not-old 61
In the Transportation Commission’s March meeting this week, a transfer of jurisdiction for US 61 in Des Moines County was approved. But here’s the thing: It’s not the recently rerouted portion of 61 (which was in Louisa County). It’s not … Continue reading
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Mar
15
Missouri Valley bypass idea is WAY out there
A DOT public meeting earlier this week (postponed from earlier because of bad weather) laid out two “study areas” for a US 30 bypass of Missouri Valley, and one of them is off the beaten path. Like, way off. Like, … Continue reading
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Mar
14
Roundabouts to be inflicted on urban Lincoln Highway segment
Johnson Avenue in western Cedar Rapids carried the Lincoln Highway, and then US 30, until 1940. Back then, it was outside the city. Nowadays, it’s a minor urban arterial that’s about to be reduced in capacity. The city of Cedar … Continue reading
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Mar
13
When the Navy landed in Ottumwa
In the middle of World War II, 75 years ago today, the U.S. Naval Air Station opened north of Ottumwa. It served as a training site for cadets. The most famous Navy personnel to pass through were future president Richard … Continue reading
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Mar
12
Two more videos for Sabula
First, from the Illinois DOT, the implosion of the Savanna-Sabula bridge Friday: Second, from the Iowa DOT last year, a video rendering of the construction process for the replacement overflow bridge that was closed Feb. 26:
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Mar
10
Sabula bridge demolition today
The 1932 Savanna-Sabula bridge is to be imploded somewhere around the time this blog post goes live, according to a press release from the Illinois DOT. With the closing of access to the new bridge nearly two weeks ago because … Continue reading
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Mar
08
Boater helps Sabula after bridge closure
September 27, 2015: Mississippi River Overflow Bridge entering Sabula on US 52/IA 64. The new Sabula-Savanna bridge over the Mississippi River got about three and a half months of an opening run. A nearby bridge on the Iowa side, for … Continue reading
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Mar
07
The Tater Tot Trot
October 15, 2013: A tater tot casserole. Jewell held its first (of many?) Tater Tot Trots last weekend. Participants run a mile, eat a mini tater tot casserole, then run back. I am 1000% in favor of making this the … Continue reading
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Mar
06
No roundabouts on University Avenue in Waterloo
The Waterloo City Council last month overwhelmingly rejected following in Cedar Falls’ footsteps, opposing use of roundabouts on University Avenue, the Courier reports. The road, which hasn’t been US 218 for more than two decades now, has deteriorated. The DOT … Continue reading
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Mar
05
Virtual tours of old, new I-74 bridges
This looks pretty cool: Through May, the Moline Public Library will offer a “VR experience” of the old and new I-74 Mississippi River bridges. (Story: WQAD) The library’s promotion of the “unique, immersive experience” made possible by collaboration between the … Continue reading
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