Category Archives: Iowa Miscellaneous

Aug 29

That May rain would come in useful right about now

Posted on Thursday, August 29, 2013, at 10:32 PM by Jeff

100% of Iowa is back into “abnormally dry” and more than a fifth is in “severe drought”. Waterloo has received less than half its average rainfall for August after receiving 1½ times the average in May.

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Aug 25

Developers, developers, developers, developers

Posted on Sunday, August 25, 2013, at 1:33 PM by Jeff

Wanted in Rock Valley. (Sioux City Journal) I’m sorry. After Friday’s news about Steve Ballmer, I couldn’t resist.

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Aug 22

Very long ESPN piece about Dan Gable

Posted on Thursday, August 22, 2013, at 1:00 PM by Jeff

and how his struggle to save Olympic wrestling fits with the rest of his life.

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Aug 20

KCCI’s not so peak performance

Posted on Tuesday, August 20, 2013, at 12:40 PM by Jeff

From today’s noon news. *buries head in hands*

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Aug 19

This is supposed to be a flattering profile?

Posted on Monday, August 19, 2013, at 3:28 PM by Jeff

Ames Tribune: There is nothing extravagant about this state. Iowa rates in the middle tier of population and average income. It’s not a destination setting for outsiders, and there’s no big-city draw. Iowa’s weather is often frustrating, and other than … Continue reading →

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Aug 16

State fair observations

Posted on Friday, August 16, 2013, at 11:34 PM by Jeff

In no particular order: Friday was the 30th anniversary of the hottest day ever of the Iowa State Fair — August 16, 1983, which was Older Iowans Day that year. I was there. However, the National Weather Service was not … Continue reading →

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Aug 14

Not so Extreme Sunday

Posted on Wednesday, August 14, 2013, at 12:56 PM by Jeff

For a while now, the Iowa State Fair has offered half-price admission on the last day of the fair, and certain days after 5 PM, and advertised it as such. This year, now that a ticket has risen to $11, … Continue reading →

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Aug 13

Unclear on the Concept Dept., Money magazine edition

Posted on Tuesday, August 13, 2013, at 9:30 AM by Jeff

Ankeny — Iowa’s 10th-largest city in 2010 and 8th-largest school district in 2012 — is #37 on Money magazine’s list of “America’s Best Small Towns”. Waukee — Iowa’s 29th-largest city in 2010 and 11th-largest school district in 2012 — is #22 on … Continue reading →

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Aug 12

Of course you realize, this means war

Posted on Monday, August 12, 2013, at 12:24 PM by Jeff

Cedar Rapids Gazette: Iowa-based animal rights group douses State Fair ‘Butter Cow’ with red paint The Des Moines Register has an article and video. Perhaps the Onion was on to something with its “Iowa State Fair Guards Told To Shoot Non–Iowa … Continue reading →

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Aug 12

Waterloo Fazoli’s closed July 26

Posted on Monday, August 12, 2013, at 10:37 AM by Jeff

Noooooo! I wonder if location became an issue. It was in a very visible spot, on the west side of Hawkeye Road between San Marnan Drive and US 20, but it was hard to get to — coming from 20/21, … Continue reading →

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