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Jun
07
The kolach inflation index
For the first time in five years, St. Ludmila’s Catholic Church in Cedar Rapids is having a real kolach festival. There was no celebration in 2020 or 2021 (but there were sales), and 2022 was somewhat but not quite normal. … Continue reading
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Jun
05
Des Moines’ Grand-Fleur intersection undergoing big change
The intersection of Fleur Drive (originally SW 21st Street) and Grand Avenue on the west side of downtown Des Moines had a history in the state highway system. Fleur was the main way for downtown traffic to get to the … Continue reading
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Jun
03
Springville interchange still four years out
It has been more than a decade since the US 151-X20 intersection at Springville gained notoriety as a crash-prone spot. It’s been five years since upgraded warning signs were placed there. A long-proposed interchange will not be built for another … Continue reading
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May
31
The sign of ‘Freedom’
I wrote something last week that starts with something very much in my zone but goes a little beyond it. I wouldn’t suggest extrapolating it too much into my thinking of things. It got picked up by the Iowa Capital … Continue reading
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May
28
South Page to resume sending students to Clarinda
South Page will be sending students in grades 7-12 to Clarinda in the fall. According to both an article on KMA and Clarinda’s report of a March 19 work session, South Page will “tuition out” its upper grades to Clarinda. … Continue reading
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May
24
Orient-Macksburg could dissolve
Iowa’s next school dissolution could happen next year. The Creston News-Advertiser reported in mid-May that Orient-Macksburg students did a presentation on the possibilities for the tiny district and recommended whole-grade sharing with Nodaway Valley. KSIB radio reported that at a … Continue reading
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May
20
My trivia night with Iowa PBS
Where are both Captain James T. Kirk and Thomas Jefferson key to a trivia quest? In Iowa, of course!
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May
17
Iowa Valley Scenic Byway episode now online
Iowa PBS’ “Road Trip Iowa” series rolls on with an episode that visits Tama County, the Lincoln Cafe in Belle Plaine, and the Amana Colonies. It’s the Iowa Valley Scenic Byway and more. There’s even a segment in Vining, where … Continue reading
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May
14
Goodbye to Garfield, Arthur schools in CR
I went to open houses for two elementary schools in Cedar Rapids that are closing at the end of the school year. The Gazette ended up interviewing some of the same people, but I ran into someone no one else … Continue reading
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May
10
Jeopardy Masters? More like Jeopardy minors
James Holzhauer, the worst Jeopardy villain of all time, and Matt Amodio, possibly the third-worst Jeopardy villain of all time, both had no answer for this clue last week: This state is not famous as a source of jazz talent, … Continue reading
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