Category Archives: Iowa Miscellaneous

Mar 09

Oxymoron of the week

Posted on Sunday, March 9, 2014, at 10:48 AM by Jeff

“Clive Town Center.“

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Feb 07

Emerald ash borer found in Black Hawk County

Posted on Friday, February 7, 2014, at 11:02 AM by Jeff

No, this isn’t about highways or schools, but it is about Iowa, and in this case, something close to Tama County. The sighting in Waterloo is the fourth in a county not bordering the Mississippi River. Hug your ash trees, … Continue reading →

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Jan 27

Mother Nature, you’re mean when you’re drunk

Posted on Monday, January 27, 2014, at 1:59 PM by Jeff

At least it’s above zero.

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Jan 21

What Girl Scout camps have in common with school consolidation

Posted on Tuesday, January 21, 2014, at 11:50 AM by Jeff

Today, a trial starts in Scott County to stop the Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois from selling four camps in the state, reports the Cedar Rapids Gazette. Meanwhile, the Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa also intends to … Continue reading →

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Jan 06

Greetings from Hoth

Posted on Monday, January 6, 2014, at 12:33 AM by Jeff

When it gets below 250 Kelvin, you know you’re in trouble. Remember, being cold builds character. Des Moines’ three lowest highs for Jan. 6 are -10, -3, and a balmy 1 above; Waterloo’s are -15, -6, and -5. Monday’s temperature … Continue reading →

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Jan 04

On the DOT’s new logo

Posted on Saturday, January 4, 2014, at 2:46 PM by Jeff

When the Iowa Department of Transportation released its redesigned homepage in July, I was very disgruntled. I saw the triumph of style over substance, a three-button splash screen that obscured more than it helped. (In other words, I had the … Continue reading →

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Jan 03

IA 2 no longer runs through Fort Madison

Posted on Friday, January 3, 2014, at 11:00 AM by Jeff

December 18, 2006: Near the foot of the Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad bridge across the Mississippi River in Fort Madison, all three components of this sign assembly have changed: US 61 is now Business 61, the Hiawatha Pioneer Trail … Continue reading →

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Jan 02

Ox Yoke Innterstate on I-80 closed

Posted on Thursday, January 2, 2014, at 12:04 PM by Jeff

The Ox Yoke Innterstate restaurant at the I-80/US 151 interchange has closed, reports the Cedar Rapids Gazette. The original in the Amana Colonies will remain open. Business likely suffered after the Wasserbahn water park across the street closed in June. … Continue reading →

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Dec 31

Census: Iowa has grown 1.45% since 2010

Posted on Tuesday, December 31, 2013, at 1:04 AM by Jeff

According to the census estimate for 2013 (link to page with Excel spreadsheet which may not have the state names but is in alphabetical order), Iowa has 3,090,416 people, which is an increase of about 44,000 people and 1.45% from the … Continue reading →

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Dec 26

Albion Methodist Church building to be torn down

Posted on Thursday, December 26, 2013, at 11:51 AM by Jeff

This isn’t in Tama County, but close, and it’s right there for everyone to see on IA 330 in Albion. I saw the “No Trespassing” sign on the plywood covering the entrance of Albion UMC, and I wanted to find … Continue reading →

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