Author Archives: Jeff

Sep 11

Traer Museum fundraiser Sunday

Posted on Friday, September 11, 2026, at 10:00 AM by Jeff

The Traer Historical Museum, in addition to owning the building the museum is in on Second Street, also owns the Star-Clipper/Canfield building down the block, home of the Winding Stairs. The Canfield building needs a lot of work. A story … Continue reading →

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Sep 09

New Lansing bridge to open early

Posted on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at 10:07 AM by Jeff

The Black Hawk Bridge’s replacement in Lansing is now expected to open in “early November,” rather than in 2027, according to a press release from the Iowa DOT. The press release uses the phrase “Mississippi River Crossing at Lansing” instead … Continue reading →

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Sep 05

Football? I guess?

Posted on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at 10:00 AM by Jeff

This is painfully, horribly accurate. I couldn’t name one if I tried. The Athletic expects ISU to go 0-fer in conference and lose to Iowa. [deep, exasperated sigh] (I’m a bit disappointed in SEC Shorts’ embrace of AI for its … Continue reading →

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Sep 02

An intra-Tama County forfeit

Posted on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at 10:00 AM by Jeff

Meskwaki Settlement has forfeited Friday’s game to Gladbrook-Reinbeck, KCCI reports. The school cites player numbers and injury concerns. Meskwaki lost its opener to HLV/Tri-County 64-16. Meswaki and GR are both in North Tama’s district now that the Redhawks have dropped … Continue reading →

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Aug 27

Clayton County Museum Crawl 3

Posted on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at 10:00 AM by Jeff

Dolls, tiny museums, and opera houses that no longer have operas but do have plays, are part of the third installment of the 2026 Clayton County Museum Crawl. I was not compensated at the time of the posts, but a … Continue reading →

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Aug 25

St. Joseph’s last Mass

Posted on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at 10:00 AM by Jeff

Cindy Hadish of Homegrown Iowan visited St. Joseph’s Parish in Chelsea, among others, as they prepared to have a final Mass. The Archdiocese of Dubuque is engaged in a restructuring process, and the reduction in services and realignment of pastorates … Continue reading →

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Aug 19

Photos from RAGBRAI LIII

Posted on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at 11:00 AM by Jeff

Instead of a story from this year’s RAGBRAI route, I did a photo gallery. (Time is not a luxury, alas.)

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Aug 17

The 1996 Iowa State Fair and a ribbon that connects generations

Posted on Monday, August 17, 2026, at 10:00 AM by Jeff

OK, I admit I should have made this particular headline a little more SEO-friendly. Also, although I donated it, it might not actually BE on display at the Iowa State Fair this year, and I feel part of that is … Continue reading →

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Aug 11

Clayton County Museum Crawl 2

Posted on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at 10:00 AM by Jeff

Here’s the second half of my six-museum marathon from one day in June.

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Aug 06

Always looking for the local connection

Posted on Thursday, August 6, 2026, at 10:00 AM by Jeff

Le Grand Reporter 4/13/23: Herbert Hoover calls on relatives LeGrand included in Iowa itinerary — Uncle Davis and Aunt Amelia warmly greeted LeGrand entertained distinguished company Thursday afternoon and evening. Herbert Hoover, member of President Harding’s cabinet and one of … Continue reading →

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