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Category Archives: Tama County
Sep
29
NT remains undefeated against GR
That is all. So it’s only 11 games in 25 years. Still counts!
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Sep
22
Toledo intersection stoplight pattern debated
Sept. 21, 2007: This mileage sign was at the 1954-2010 intersection of US 63 and US 30 in Toledo. The stoplight assembly that’s the subject of this post is on the left. When the stoplight at US 30/63 was set up … Continue reading
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Sep
19
Dysart cemetery vandalized
Ugh. (From KCRG, which about a month ago introduced a revised front page with “Top 9” stories)
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Sep
06
Matchstick museum reaches “name-drop” status
U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-MN, talked to Iowa Democrats at the convention in Charlotte, NC. Here’s how she familiarized herself, according to Politico: “You have Albert, the world’s largest bull, we have the world’s largest ball of twine. You carve … Continue reading
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Sep
05
Kyle Munson and “A Place for Heroes”
He went to Traer and met up with the movie producer and my dad. I didn’t know anything about this until yesterday. We dined Tuesday beneath the gaze of the mounted deer head and pheasant at Sunnyside tavern and restaurant, … Continue reading
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Sep
04
“A Place for Heroes” continued coverage
From the Marshalltown Times-Republican. The Hollywood types have been impressed with our attitudes and hospitality: “Everybody’s been so welcoming and nice,” [Samantha] Tuffarelli said. “People actually acknowledge you and are so helpful.” See also the cover of Sunday’s paper (PDF).
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Aug
28
More on “A Place for Heroes”
Filming continues in Traer. It sounds like they staged one of our customary Memorial Day services. Yes, that is one of my relatives making an appearance. “The man inspired me. Very moving. It’s nice to see patriotism passed on,” said Max … Continue reading
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Aug
24
KWWL piece on “A Place for Heroes”
Article here. Video embedded below. Norbert Caloud’s name got misspelled again, but Cecelia Podhajsky’s is fine. Go figure. KWWL.com – News
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Aug
23
Obama’s visit and Tama County
When President Obama did his three-day trip across Iowa last week, he came through Tama County. The president’s Tuesday leg included going north from Oskaloosa and then west for stops in Haverhill and Marshalltown, then back and along 63 north … Continue reading
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Aug
21
A Place for Heroes
The small movie company that made films in Clutier in 2010 and Traer in 2011 has returned to Tama County, this time for a movie about veterans called A Place for Heroes. It takes place in the towns and has … Continue reading
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