Author Archives: Jeff

Aug 19

A Grundy County suffrage pioneer

Posted on Wednesday, August 19, 2020, at 10:00 AM by Jeff

Women in Iowa had been given partial suffrage in 1894, allowed to vote “on school issues, local officers, or bond-related matters.” The suffrage movement had been active in Iowa for half a century before ratification of the 19th Amendment to … Continue reading →

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Aug 18

The edge of suffrage

Posted on Tuesday, August 18, 2020, at 10:10 AM by Jeff

Cedar Rapids Evening Gazette, August 14, 1920: Women go after House votes in Tennessee for a final show down Nashville, Tenn, Aug. 14 — “I do not believe that men of Tennessee will surrender honest convictions for political expediency or … Continue reading →

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Aug 17

Some derecho pictures

Posted on Monday, August 17, 2020, at 10:00 AM by Jeff

The worst part of the derecho that wreaked havoc on so much of Iowa its effects can be seen from space lasted about an hour and a half. Its effects will be felt for years. August 12, 2020: MANY places … Continue reading →

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Aug 14

Iowa’s 1920 highway system: Are you suggesting that highways migrate?

Posted on Friday, August 14, 2020, at 10:00 AM by Jeff

September 13, 2015: Of all the routes listed below, IA 93’s west end and IA 96’s east end are the only endpoints that retain both their number and location from 1920. Four other endpoints have the same location but different … Continue reading →

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Aug 13

Zearing school being demolished

Posted on Thursday, August 13, 2020, at 10:00 AM by Jeff

Due to circumstances extremely beyond our control, blog posts will be limited to those previously scheduled for a while. — The Management Zearing school demolition. Photo credit: Laurie Yocumk The three-story Zearing school building is being torn down this summer, … Continue reading →

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Aug 10

IA 141 flyover nearly complete

Posted on Monday, August 10, 2020, at 10:10 AM by Jeff

The flyover ramp from northbound I-35/80 to IA 141 in Urbandale should be open by the end of this month, KCCI reported recently. (Like too many TV stations nowadays, unfortunately, I am unable to embed the video.) Lanes will be … Continue reading →

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Aug 07

Iowa’s oldest active four-lane has refreshment plans

Posted on Friday, August 7, 2020, at 10:00 AM by Jeff

US 75 between the north side of Sioux City and Merrill is the oldest four-lane road in the state system, in use for 70 years. But, as a road from 1949, it was not built to anything resembling expressway standards … Continue reading →

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Aug 06

I-74 bridge update: Illinois bridge begins

Posted on Thursday, August 6, 2020, at 10:00 AM by Jeff

Story from WQAD.

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Aug 05

Southwest Arterial has a month to go

Posted on Wednesday, August 5, 2020, at 10:00 AM by Jeff

The long-awaited, long-under-construction Southwest Arterial in Dubuque County is nearing the finish line. KCRG reports the city is intending to open it around September 1, which would slightly beat the Labor Day expectation issued at the beginning of the year. … Continue reading →

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Aug 03

Old Dubuque Road intersection closes permanently

Posted on Monday, August 3, 2020, at 10:00 AM by Jeff

Old Dubuque Road will have its north end at its intersection with four-lane 151 blocked off permanently today, reports the Anamosa Journal-Eureka. This will sever a link (or modern version of a link) in the path of 1920’s IA 28. … Continue reading →

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