Author Archives: Jeff

Jun 08

Mor chikin

Posted on Friday, June 8, 2012, at 1:11 AM by Jeff

Cedar Rapids is getting a standalone Chick-Fil-A. It will be the second one in the state. The other is in Davenport and all other locations in Iowa are inside mall food courts.

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Jun 07

Illinois trip Day 5

Posted on Thursday, June 7, 2012, at 12:55 PM by Jeff

Traer, Iowa, May 26 — This was an easy day, partly tracing previously traveled routes. The key here was being able to travel US 34 west of Burlington after it had IA 163 added to it. Route: Old US 66 to … Continue reading →

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Jun 06

Illinois trip Day 4

Posted on Wednesday, June 6, 2012, at 9:24 AM by Jeff

Lincoln, Illinois, May 25 — It is the only city named for the president before he became president. It was also the next stopping point on my trip. Route: I-57, IL 148, IL 37, I-57, US 51, IL 121 I … Continue reading →

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Jun 05

Primary Day

Posted on Tuesday, June 5, 2012, at 12:03 PM by Jeff

This is the first election with the new state Legislature and U.S. House districts. It’s the first election ever where Tama County is in U.S. House District 1. There’s something for both political parties in Tama County in this election. … Continue reading →

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Jun 05

Illinois trip Day 3

Posted on Tuesday, June 5, 2012, at 9:00 AM by Jeff

Sikeston, Missouri, May 24 — Today was Bridge Day. I encountered four bridges from the late 1920s and early 1930s. Each had that classic superstructure that’s not used anymore. Route: IL 13, KY 56, KY 109, US 60, KY 91, … Continue reading →

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Jun 04

And the Big Ten picks…

Posted on Monday, June 4, 2012, at 2:00 PM by Jeff

File this under “never going to happen in a million years but thanks for the gesture.” Hold that thought, because this idea may sound a little nutty: The NCAA needs to institute a draft to end the torture. … 7. … Continue reading →

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Jun 04

Cedar Rapids off the island

Posted on Monday, June 4, 2012, at 12:23 PM by Jeff

It’s been the case since the flood in 2008, but today it was official. The Cedar Rapids city government is now headquartered in the old federal courthouse. Before now (before 2008, that is), it was located on Mays Island. For … Continue reading →

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Jun 04

Illinois trip Day 2

Posted on Monday, June 4, 2012, at 9:00 AM by Jeff

Harrisburg, Illinois, May 23 — This just in: Illinois is tall. Really tall. I realized that once I started truly studying my planned route. Fortunately (for once!) I overpacked. Route: I-57, I-74, US 45, US 150, to north cemetery in … Continue reading →

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Jun 01

Illinois trip Day 1

Posted on Friday, June 1, 2012, at 10:00 AM by Jeff

Here’s the first post about my vacation at the end of May. More will come starting Monday. Champaign, Illinois, May 22 — I had the flexibility to put off this trip for a few days, and was glad I did. … Continue reading →

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Jun 01

License plate countdown — ZKJ, ZKM

Posted on Friday, June 1, 2012, at 6:00 AM by Jeff

Or, as the Czech said when asked to read the eye chart, “Read it? I know him!”

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