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May
28
Des Moines’ Moulton Elementary ends service
Moulton Elementary School in Des Moines, the core of which began life as the original Des Moines North High School, will be demolished this summer. The oldest part is 110 years old. The Des Moines City Council approved demolition in … Continue reading
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May
22
Iowa and the Underground Railroad
As endorsed by former Des Moines Register editor and current president of the Iowa Freedom of Information Council, Randy Evans: “This is a very readable account of the role Iowa, and Iowans, played in slaves gaining their freedom in the … Continue reading
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May
20
Iowa radio and TV in the 20th century
Jeff Stein came to Toledo last month to give a presentation based on his book about Iowa news on the airwaves. It’s about the early years of radio and television. This story been printed in the two Tama County papers, … Continue reading
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May
18
IA 21 to close south of Belle Plaine in 2028
For the summer of 2026, US 30 between US 63 and IA 21 is serving as a detour route for US 63. Two summers from now, it will flip to being a detour route for IA 21. A meeting in … Continue reading
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May
14
Perry roundabout plan reveals messed-up street map
The DOT at its May meeting approved a batch of RISE grants. These “Revitalize Iowa’s Sound Economy” awards are for construction that isn’t necessarily on roads on Iowa’s highway system, but will contribute to economic development. One of the grants … Continue reading
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May
08
US 34 construction creates long official detour
Officially, US 34 between Chariton and Albia has been closed to thru traffic since April 27 for a concrete overlay. The construction is from Albia west to near the Melrose corner. The detour runs up IA 14 to Knoxville, then … Continue reading
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May
06
Centennial Bridge meeting at Rock Island this month
The Illinois Department of Transportation is the lead agency on replacement of the Centennial Bridge, US 67 across the Mississippi River. There will be an open house on May 20 from 3 to 6 PM at the Holiday Inn in … Continue reading
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May
01
Ramp at US 218/IA 58 to close for two months
A press release from the Iowa DOT says that starting next week, the ramp from northbound (westbound) US 218 to southbound IA 58 will close until late July. The detour involves going north on 218 to the Lone Tree Road … Continue reading
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Apr
29
History sites to see
I spent “spring break” going museum-ing in two cities and doing heavy research in Des Moines. This is the last weekend for the Green Book exhibit in Omaha, but the rest of the Durham Museum is a must-see any time. … Continue reading
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Apr
28
Black Hawk and the Army at Fort Madison
When the U.S. Army built Fort Madison, the first fort on the west side of the Mississippi River, the Native American tribes in the area took notice. Chief Black Hawk was the leader of one of those tribes. Through his … Continue reading
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