Category Archives: Iowa Miscellaneous

Aug 19

A Grundy County suffrage pioneer

Posted on Wednesday, August 19, 2020, at 10:00 AM by Jeff

Women in Iowa had been given partial suffrage in 1894, allowed to vote “on school issues, local officers, or bond-related matters.” The suffrage movement had been active in Iowa for half a century before ratification of the 19th Amendment to … Continue reading →

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Aug 17

Some derecho pictures

Posted on Monday, August 17, 2020, at 10:00 AM by Jeff

The worst part of the derecho that wreaked havoc on so much of Iowa its effects can be seen from space lasted about an hour and a half. Its effects will be felt for years. August 12, 2020: MANY places … Continue reading →

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Jul 29

2010s state travel recap, a town view

Posted on Wednesday, July 29, 2020, at 10:00 AM by Jeff

Originally written shortly after Christmas 2019, then fell down the line. You will see why that’s important. — Ed. July 26, 2016: Joice is 11 miles from the state line and half an hour from the nearest Wal-Mart (Albert Lea and … Continue reading →

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Jul 23

A cure worse than the disease?

Posted on Thursday, July 23, 2020, at 10:00 AM by Jeff

Spanish Influenza yields to old-fashioned remedy Recent research tells us that the Spanish influenza germ and the Grippe germ are much alike. The sneezing, the racking cough and the inflammation in chest and throat of Spanish influenza is swiftly relieved … Continue reading →

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Jul 13

The Gone-der-burger, 13 months too late

Posted on Monday, July 13, 2020, at 10:00 AM by Jeff

Gunder is a map dot in Clayton County with one establishment to its unincorporated name: The Irish Shanti, home of the Gunderburger, a whole pound (post-cooked!) of delicious cow packaged between two slices of bread, served with crinkle fries or … Continue reading →

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Jul 03

The Great Interruption

Posted on Friday, July 3, 2020, at 10:00 AM by Jeff

Traditions are still no match for the plague. The latest victims: Pufferbilly Days in Boone and the Knoxville Nationals. But it’s not just the big stuff. Let’s look just in southern Benton County in the first half of 2018: February … Continue reading →

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Jul 01

Those old-time town shenanigans

Posted on Wednesday, July 1, 2020, at 10:00 AM by Jeff

Have you heard how the Sioux Rapids Boosters slickered the smart guys up at Spencer? Well here is the tale. Sioux Rapids sent a bunch of boosters out in cars to advertise the Fourth of July celebration. Spencer merchants made … Continue reading →

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Jun 24

Woodbury County to sign Historic US 20

Posted on Wednesday, June 24, 2020, at 10:00 AM by Jeff

Radio Iowa (via KSCJ) reports that Woodbury County will be signing its original US 20 route. This is another step for the Historic Route 20 Association in getting the highway recognized across the country. The only part of original 20 … Continue reading →

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Jun 15

Luther College cancels Homecoming

Posted on Monday, June 15, 2020, at 10:00 AM by Jeff

From Decorah News: “Luther College is cancelling the in-person observance of Homecoming scheduled for October 9th, 10th and 11th.” I’m posting this because this is the first fall event I know of — that is, not your typical summertime celebrations, … Continue reading →

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Jun 11

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Posted on Thursday, June 11, 2020, at 10:00 AM by Jeff

OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO 🙁 #BREAKING: The Iowa State Fair will not be held in 2020 because of concerns about the coronavirus pandemic. The Iowa State Fair board made the decision in a live vote during Wednesday’s board meeting. https://t.co/PUKb7TYDo2 — Des Moines … Continue reading →

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