Author Archives: Jeff

Jun 26

Technical difficulties

Posted on Friday, June 26, 2020, at 10:00 AM by Jeff

Please stand by?

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Jun 24

Woodbury County to sign Historic US 20

Posted on Wednesday, June 24, 2020, at 10:00 AM by Jeff

Radio Iowa (via KSCJ) reports that Woodbury County will be signing its original US 20 route. This is another step for the Historic Route 20 Association in getting the highway recognized across the country. The only part of original 20 … Continue reading →

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Jun 22

Mixmaster ramps to get codes

Posted on Monday, June 22, 2020, at 10:10 AM by Jeff

In the June letting is a signage project labeled “statewide” but is entirely in Polk County, in two locations: the west and northeast (or east) I-35/80/235 mixmasters. The signs that look like mile markers will say “Ramp” at the top … Continue reading →

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Jun 18

nooooooooooooooo

Posted on Thursday, June 18, 2020, at 10:00 AM by Jeff

Washington Post: Is this goodbye to make-your-own waffles? Coronavirus may end the hotel breakfast as we know it. Los Angeles Times: At the budget end of the price spectrum, if you’re a regular guest at Hilton’s Hampton Inns, Cordell said, … Continue reading →

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Jun 16

SPORTS

Posted on Tuesday, June 16, 2020, at 10:00 AM by Jeff

Iowa, the only state with the crazy notion of playing summer sports in summer, gets to be the first state with high school sports reactivated this week. Baseball and softball games started statewide yesterday, but North Tama starts this evening, … Continue reading →

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Jun 15

Luther College cancels Homecoming

Posted on Monday, June 15, 2020, at 10:00 AM by Jeff

From Decorah News: “Luther College is cancelling the in-person observance of Homecoming scheduled for October 9th, 10th and 11th.” I’m posting this because this is the first fall event I know of — that is, not your typical summertime celebrations, … Continue reading →

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Jun 12

Hello, Trenton

Posted on Friday, June 12, 2020, at 10:00 AM by Jeff

KTTN Radio in Trenton MO, on US 65 about halfway between the state line and US 36, has a little story from a press release. Iowa construction project may delay Missouri drivers on I-35 It has a large photo with … Continue reading →

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Jun 11

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Posted on Thursday, June 11, 2020, at 10:00 AM by Jeff

OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO 🙁 #BREAKING: The Iowa State Fair will not be held in 2020 because of concerns about the coronavirus pandemic. The Iowa State Fair board made the decision in a live vote during Wednesday’s board meeting. https://t.co/PUKb7TYDo2 — Des Moines … Continue reading →

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Jun 10

Seippel Road exit has opened

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

Close to a month late but: The Dubuque Telegraph Herald and KDTH Radio both reported that the US 20 Seippel Road exit, which will also be the the west end of the Southwest Arterial, opened May 19. I have seen … Continue reading →

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Jun 08

A street ‘transfer’ in Sioux City

Posted on Monday, June 8, 2020, at 10:00 AM by Jeff

On the Transportation Commission agenda for tomorrow is this line item: Transfer of Jurisdiction – Portion of Virginia Street from Sioux City to Iowa DOT. This has to refer to the newly built Virginia Street in the area of the I-29 … Continue reading →

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