Author Archives: Jeff

May 23

Clutier’s Zip Code Day

Posted on Tuesday, May 23, 2017, at 10:00 AM by Jeff

The numbers for Monday’s date (5/22/17) matched the ZIP Code for Clutier (52217) and the town celebrated with, what else, kolaches and polka music. Unfortunately, I didn’t know this was happening (otherwise I would’ve blogged about it!). The only notification … Continue reading →

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May 22

Baxter, Collins-Maxwell separately joining Iowa Star Conference

Posted on Monday, May 22, 2017, at 10:00 AM by Jeff

(Pulled out of the drafts folder from months ago. — Ed.) I don’t dip into all the “conference realignment” on the high school level, mostly because there’s so much of it going on right now. In this case, it relates … Continue reading →

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May 19

Arkansas’ abuse of highway numbers continues

Posted on Friday, May 19, 2017, at 10:05 AM by Jeff

Buried in the continuing resolution that funds the federal government through the end of the fiscal year were two interstate designations. One is designating the US 67 freeway from Little Rock to Walnut Ridge, Arkansas, as Interstate 57. However, there … Continue reading →

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May 18

Mass sign replacement coming to Tama County

Posted on Thursday, May 18, 2017, at 10:00 AM by Jeff

September 21, 2007: This LGS on US 63 at the east end of IA 175 is among those slated to be replaced, using a slightly different font. Among the projects at the DOT’s April contract letting is a sign project … Continue reading →

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May 17

Statewide bridge database available online

Posted on Wednesday, May 17, 2017, at 10:00 AM by Jeff

September 1, 2009: Despite being less than 50 years old, the IA 136 bridge over the Mississippi River at Clinton is classified as poor condition and functionally obsolete. Without any fanfare, the state has put a valuable resource online: A … Continue reading →

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May 16

Highlights, analysis of 2018-22 five-year plan

Posted on Tuesday, May 16, 2017, at 10:00 AM by Jeff

August 8, 2009: The Youngville Cafe will be preserved when an interchange for US 30 and US 218 is built in 2018. Ramps will be in the northwest and southeast quadrants, with a north-south bridge. An access road to the … Continue reading →

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May 15

OABCIG will try consolidation vote a third time

Posted on Monday, May 15, 2017, at 10:00 AM by Jeff

The Battle Creek-Ida Grove and Odebolt-Arthur school districts will make a third attempt at consolidation, the Sioux City Journal reports. Odebolt-Arthur voters have resisted full reorganization out of fear the former O-A district would be outnumbered/outvoted on issues and the school … Continue reading →

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May 13

Where in the World…

Posted on Saturday, May 13, 2017, at 10:00 AM by Jeff

It’s last week’s SNL, yes, but WOW, the thought that went into the production design, clothing, and animation for a two-minute skit is clearly from a position of love for the source material. They even got the gumshoes’ coats right! … Continue reading →

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May 12

IA 17, I-80 meetings planned next week

Posted on Friday, May 12, 2017, at 10:00 AM by Jeff

The Iowa DOT has two public meetings planned next week. The first, Tuesday at the United school, is the next step in relocating IA 17 off the Lincoln Highway east of Boone. As I write this, the new plan is … Continue reading →

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May 11

Griswold addition will cost two towns their schools

Posted on Thursday, May 11, 2017, at 10:00 AM by Jeff

October 22, 2014: The Elliott gym has been separated from the present elementary building since at least the late 1970s. Over the past year or so, the Griswold school district in western Iowa has been looking at saving money through … Continue reading →

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