Category Archives: Iowa Miscellaneous

Oct 29

One C.R. Wendy’s has closed

Posted on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at 10:00 AM by Jeff

The Wendy’s on 33rd Avenue SW in Cedar Rapids, next to I-380, has closed permanently. Signage had been completely removed as of Sunday, and the location on the corporate website gets a 404 error. There are still four other locations … Continue reading →

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Oct 22

History at the 2026 Iowa State Fair (2)

Posted on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at 10:00 AM by Jeff

Once again, a story just fell into my lap: For one day only during the Iowa State Fair, a DNR employee talked about the history of Iowa’s state parks.

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Oct 20

History at the 2026 Iowa State Fair (1)

Posted on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at 10:00 AM by Jeff

This year in Des Moines, I saw a pop-up exhibit on the American Revolution and Darcy Maulsby’s excellent history about food in Iowa.

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Sep 24

Covering Rob Sand in Marengo

Posted on Thursday, September 24, 2026, at 10:00 AM by Jeff

As a member of the Iowa Writers Collaborative, I had some assistance in getting to cover Rob Sand’s campaign stop in Marengo on Sept. 3. There was a press gaggle — me and video streamers for the Des Moines Register … Continue reading →

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Sep 22

Jeopardy season starts with Iowa-related near-whiff

Posted on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at 10:00 AM by Jeff

The clue on the first Wednesday of “Jeopardy!” Season 43, $800: I’ve had fun in Correctionville, but it’s time to leave the Midwest; US-20 West starts us off to SUX, the airport serving this city Writers (for which there was … Continue reading →

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Aug 27

Clayton County Museum Crawl 3

Posted on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at 10:00 AM by Jeff

Dolls, tiny museums, and opera houses that no longer have operas but do have plays, are part of the third installment of the 2026 Clayton County Museum Crawl. I was not compensated at the time of the posts, but a … Continue reading →

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Aug 19

Photos from RAGBRAI LIII

Posted on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at 11:00 AM by Jeff

Instead of a story from this year’s RAGBRAI route, I did a photo gallery. (Time is not a luxury, alas.)

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Aug 17

The 1996 Iowa State Fair and a ribbon that connects generations

Posted on Monday, August 17, 2026, at 10:00 AM by Jeff

OK, I admit I should have made this particular headline a little more SEO-friendly. Also, although I donated it, it might not actually BE on display at the Iowa State Fair this year, and I feel part of that is … Continue reading →

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Aug 11

Clayton County Museum Crawl 2

Posted on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at 10:00 AM by Jeff

Here’s the second half of my six-museum marathon from one day in June.

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Aug 06

Always looking for the local connection

Posted on Thursday, August 6, 2026, at 10:00 AM by Jeff

Le Grand Reporter 4/13/23: Herbert Hoover calls on relatives LeGrand included in Iowa itinerary — Uncle Davis and Aunt Amelia warmly greeted LeGrand entertained distinguished company Thursday afternoon and evening. Herbert Hoover, member of President Harding’s cabinet and one of … Continue reading →

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