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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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