Author Archives: Jeff

Jun 08

Dismounting

Posted on Wednesday, June 8, 2016, at 10:00 AM by Jeff

June 1, 2015: Mount Union post office. The Henry County town of Mount Union wants to disincorporate. It would be the fourth Iowa town to do so this decade. According to records from the Iowa secretary of state, Mount Union was … Continue reading →

Posted in Iowa Miscellaneous, Post offices | Comments Off on Dismounting
Jun 07

Iowa’s House freshmen learn challengers today

Posted on Tuesday, June 7, 2016, at 10:00 AM by Jeff

Aside from today being the last state primaries in the presidential process, it is primary day for Iowa races. In northeast and southwest Iowa, Democrats will pick their nominees to face two freshman Republican U.S. House representatives. The 1st District … Continue reading →

Posted in Iowa Miscellaneous | Comments Off on Iowa’s House freshmen learn challengers today
Jun 06

Peak population decade for each Iowa county

Posted on Monday, June 6, 2016, at 10:00 AM by Jeff

The Washington Post’s Wonkblog carries an entry with an ominous headline, “The places in America that already have their best days behind them”. It’s about the counties across the United States that peaked in population decades ago, and it leads … Continue reading →

Posted in Iowa Miscellaneous | Comments Off on Peak population decade for each Iowa county
Jun 04

Those roided-up monsters still aren’t Ninja Turtles

Posted on Saturday, June 4, 2016, at 10:00 AM by Jeff

I said it before and I’m saying it again: What Michael Bay and his henchmen have done to the “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” franchise is criminal. Nearly $200 million criminal, but still. With the sequel rolling around, this time, you … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off on Those roided-up monsters still aren’t Ninja Turtles
Jun 03

Tama County Freedom Rock dedicated

Posted on Friday, June 3, 2016, at 10:00 AM by Jeff

On Monday, in conjunction with Gladbrook’s Memorial Day service, the Tama County Freedom Rock was dedicated. It’s right beside the All Veterans Memorial. The rock was unveiled Dec. 20. The front (side facing IA 96) is a procession of soldiers … Continue reading →

Posted in Tama County | Comments Off on Tama County Freedom Rock dedicated
Jun 02

Final bell in Walnut

Posted on Thursday, June 2, 2016, at 10:00 AM by Jeff

Students walked out the doors of the Pottawattamie County town of Walnut for the last time last week. Next year it will be part of a fully consolidated AHSTW. (The population on the town sign mentioned in the story is … Continue reading →

Posted in Schools | Comments Off on Final bell in Walnut
Jun 01

If you build it, they will come

Posted on Wednesday, June 1, 2016, at 10:00 AM by Jeff

Vin Scully recites the “Field of Dreams” speech. People will come, Vin. Vin Scully recites the most iconic speech from a baseball film ever. #HallofFameTourhttps://t.co/ci59idkKOW — MLB (@MLB) May 26, 2016

Posted in Iowa Miscellaneous, Sports | Comments Off on If you build it, they will come
May 31

US 71 reroute delayed again

Posted on Tuesday, May 31, 2016, at 10:00 AM by Jeff

The 511ia.com website now shows that IA 196 is closed until June 24. The road was closed this year in order to finish up shoulder work that was not done before Thanksgiving last year, once projected to open May 7, … Continue reading →

Posted in Construction | Comments Off on US 71 reroute delayed again
May 30

A flag-lined path

Posted on Monday, May 30, 2016, at 10:00 AM by Jeff

May 28, 2012: Goldfield cemetery, Memorial Day.

Posted in Iowa Miscellaneous | Comments Off on A flag-lined path
May 27

Harmony’s final gift

Posted on Friday, May 27, 2016, at 10:00 AM by Jeff

Harmony High School graduated its last class on Sunday. The 21 seniors each received a $2,900 scholarship, reported the Burlington Hawk Eye (if that’s unavailable, AP version). The school distributed the money from two alumni estates. Juniors and sophomores were … Continue reading →

Posted in Schools | Comments Off on Harmony’s final gift