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Nov 21

Decade milestone of the week (2) (continued)

November 21, 2009, 5:07 PM: The second-to-last time the words “IowaSt.” would appear on a scoreboard at Faurot Field in Columbia, Missouri. Iowa State at Missouri 2009 was, at the time we left the stadium (and went to see the … Continue reading

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Nov 20

Decade milestone of the week (2)

Columbia, Missouri, November 21, 2009 — It was entirely a whim. It turned out to be more meaningful than that. I happened to have the Friday and Saturday the week before Thanksgiving off. Iowa State (6-5, 3-4), under new coach … Continue reading

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Nov 19

Decade milestone of the week (1)

November 18, 2009: Ten years ago, this baby came home. It is, by far, my longest-lived main Mac. In fact, it’s outpaced both the G4 tower and iBook combined. (I am very very hoping this blog post does not jinx … Continue reading

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Nov 18

Toledo gets second grocery store

The former Pamida/Shopko store in Toledo has become a “Hy-Vee Dollar Fresh” grocery store — right across the street from Fareway. The KCRG story says this is the fourth Dollar Fresh store. A quick Google check shows the other three … Continue reading

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Nov 15

Iowa-Minnesota game preview

(I am glad ISU did not hire P.J. Fleck. At least, I think I think so.)

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Nov 14

Yes, we have no information

The visitor information booth that was visible coming into the Iowa State University campus from the south on Elwood Drive University Boulevard has been demolished, according to this short blurb on the ISU website. But the growth of mobile-friendly websites … Continue reading

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Nov 13

North Tama volleyball’s turn in 2019 state tournament

For the second time in three years — and by extension, the second time ever — North Tama volleyball is in the state tournament. The Redhawks will be playing a late quarterfinal tonight against Le Mars Gehlen, one of three … Continue reading

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Nov 12

Two diverging diamonds proposed for I-380

The plans for last week’s meeting about expanding I-380 to six lanes between US 30 and I-80 are online (south PDF, north PDF, handout). Stories: Gazette, KGAN. The most notable part of the proposal is diverging diamonds at the County … Continue reading

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Nov 11

Iowa’s last two Kmarts will close

Weeks ago, USA Today reported that more Sears and Kmart stores would be closing in the future, but did not have information about which ones. Now we know that whatever’s left of the shambles of Sears/Kmart won’t include Iowa. KCHA … Continue reading

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Nov 08

Iowa-Wisconsin game preview

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