Author Archives: Jeff

Sep 22

License Plate Letters — BPY

Posted on Sunday, September 22, 2013, at 1:41 PM by Jeff

I am a little surprised it’s all the way in September and we’re still in the B’s. On the other hand, a lot of early plates were replaced with Z’s before those ran out.

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Sep 21

No 0-fer for NT

Posted on Saturday, September 21, 2013, at 11:01 AM by Jeff

North Tama 19, Iowa Valley 2. That’s good. Prior to last night’s game, the Redhawks had 47 rushing yards on the season. That’s bad.

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Sep 20

Sports blogger’s Midwest trip

Posted on Friday, September 20, 2013, at 1:43 PM by Jeff

Iowa City was among Bill Connelly’s stops in “a journey through football’s heartland.” It gives you a good taste for the area, but two things stand out: The link writer needs more familiarity with the area. It says “Michigan Notre … Continue reading →

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Sep 20

Last Kmart in Cedar Rapids to close

Posted on Friday, September 20, 2013, at 10:54 AM by Jeff

Story from KCRG.

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Sep 19

Laurel NE B-17 crash memorial

Posted on Thursday, September 19, 2013, at 1:01 AM by Jeff

July 12, 2013: This memorial is on US 20 in Laurel, Nebraska, 47 miles west of Sioux City. This is the text of the black marker: On Aug. 5, 1944 a formation of 18 – B17 bombers were on a … Continue reading →

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Sep 17

Run that by me again

Posted on Tuesday, September 17, 2013, at 2:21 PM by Jeff

July 12, 2013: One of the buildings at the Harrison County Historical Village and Welcome Center northeast of Missouri Valley.

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Sep 16

Desperation

Posted on Monday, September 16, 2013, at 2:11 PM by Jeff

Sponsored rest areas? Is the state really that hard up for transportation money? And then only charging $2,500 a year?

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Sep 15

“Musical Memories” off WMT

Posted on Sunday, September 15, 2013, at 3:08 PM by Jeff

I only caught the end on Sept. 1, but it sounded like the show was moving off WMT-AM 600 to KMJM-AM 1360 the following week. The last song was “May the Good Lord Bless and Keep You”, written by Iowa’s … Continue reading →

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Sep 15

She even SAID “Brunch”

Posted on Sunday, September 15, 2013, at 11:15 AM by Jeff

MeTV needs a proofreader. The voiceover woman pronounced it “brunch” too.  

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Sep 14

Uh O

Posted on Saturday, September 14, 2013, at 8:45 PM by Jeff

It is entirely possible that both North Tama and Iowa State will go 0-fer this football season, the worst composite record since 1994 (2-17-1). NT has already been shut out twice this season — the most in 20 years. In other … Continue reading →

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