Author Archives: Jeff

Sep 30

Wapello bypass meeting this week

Posted on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at 10:20 AM by Jeff

A DOT meeting about the US 61 Wapello bypass will be held Wednesday evening, according to a press release from the DOT. At publication time, a PDF was not available. The line on the map shown on the website appears … Continue reading →

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Sep 25

Part of Dayton Avenue exit to close in 2026

Posted on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at 10:00 AM by Jeff

The Ames Tribune reports that the eastbound exit and entrance ramps to Dayton Avenue will be closed for seven months next year. Westbound ramps will be closed in 2027. The closure from April 1 to Nov. 15 is part of … Continue reading →

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Sep 23

Mega Saver, mega recognition

Posted on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at 10:00 AM by Jeff

This story was entirely dumb luck (stopping at a Marion Kum & Go that was in the process of becoming not-a-Kum-&-Go) followed by the usual “This data set has to exist somewhere. It doesn’t? Guess I have to find out myself.” … Continue reading →

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Sep 15

South Page extends sharing with Clarinda to 2030

Posted on Monday, September 15, 2025, at 10:00 AM by Jeff

In the previous school year (2024-25), the South Page school district resumed sending its upper grades to Clarinda after a short time with Bedford. Last September, shortly after the year began, the two schools agreed to make an extended contract. … Continue reading →

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Sep 10

License Plate Letters — QCR

Posted on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at 10:00 AM by Jeff

For the first time in 40 years, but only skipping one cycle that whole time, Iowa’s alphanumeric license plates have a Q as the first letter. The 1986 series, which was issued during calendar year 1985, set the Q’s aside … Continue reading →

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Sep 06

IA 8 between Traer and Dysart closing for a month

Posted on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at 10:00 AM by Jeff

I am going back home at least three times in the next month, so of course this is going to happen. Beginning at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 9, through Friday, Oct.10, weather permitting, crews will close Iowa 8 from … Continue reading →

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Sep 04

Who wants to read about pie?

Posted on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at 10:00 AM by Jeff

OK, eating pie is better than reading about pie, but I can only do so much. Here’s a look at one of the pie contests at the Iowa State Fair.

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Sep 02

IA 330 through Albion closing for a month

Posted on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at 10:00 AM by Jeff

A project I was keeping an eye on months ago is finally about to start. On Thursday, IA 330 between IA 14 and US 30 through Albion will close for a month. It’s just a small project south of Albion … Continue reading →

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Aug 28

RAGBRAI in Aplington

Posted on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at 10:00 AM by Jeff

Here’s my Substack story from when RAGBRAI passed through Aplington and Parkersburg. It’s only been a month since it happened, and if you haven’t read it, it’s new to you!

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Aug 26

Tiny town, big exhibit

Posted on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at 10:00 AM by Jeff

The sign along Kansas Highway 9 said “Open every day”, and given that it was Sunday, I was going to give a museum in tiny Logan a chance. I was extremely not disappointed, and got a sneak peek at a … Continue reading →

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