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Mother's Diary - January 12, 1950
Whatever else may be said about my hometown in South Dakota—it did have wonderful hills on three sides for excellent sledding at this time of year. The school house itself used to be on a hill and a… more →
Mother's Diary by Grace Jones
Savoring Independence Day
Louise Gunderson Shimon wrote 6 hours ago: Grain elevator, Rolfe, Iowa. Photo taken by Clara Gunderson Hoover, June 2009. (Click photo to e … more →
The Best Farm to Live On?
ngtjill wrote 9 hours ago: I have been doing a lot of driving around the Midwest over the last two weeks on my way to interview … more →
What about Arthur Collins High?
diane wrote 14 hours ago: The Cedar Rapids School Board followed the local tradition of naming schools for presidents when … more →
4th of July, SAY WHAT? Presidential Quotes
dross08 wrote 15 hours ago: On the Fourth of July Americans acknowledge and celebrate the birth of this experimental nation in a … more →
Ahmed Moustafa's Science Paper Online
erik wrote 16 hours ago: As mentioned previously, Ahmed Moustafa had his manuscript accepted by Science and it has recently b … more →
Lake Okoboji and the Taco House -- Two Spices of Life
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Louise Gunderson Shimon wrote 16 hours ago: (Click here to go to this blog’s home page.) West Lake Okoboji and Taco House beef and black olive n … more →
GOP On Health Care: 'Let Them Eat Cake'
Democrashield wrote 18 hours ago: Republican Senator Chuck Grassley (IA) had a bit of difficulty when asked about health care reform a … more →
Cup of Joe
jennyjoline wrote 20 hours ago: Anyone who knows us well knows that we love our local coffee shop, Cup of Joe. We love the people t … more →
Sioux City, IA: Councilman who pushed for pit bull ban has "vicious" Lab
stopbslcom wrote 20 hours ago: Although I usually refrain from posting dog bite stories, the sad irony in this story teaches a valu … more →
Current Location: Lawrence Kansas
jennawoestman wrote 21 hours ago: We ran into more road construction yesterday than we ever have before. In fact, I am convinced that … more →
Mother's Diary - August 20, 1964
Bruce Jones wrote 22 hours ago: Well – I went all out – defied the powers that be – and baked an angel food cake for Steve’ … more →
The Twilight, LeClaire to Dubuque
Kathleen wrote 1 day ago: This boat makes a day trip to Dubuque, stays overnight and comes back to Leclaire. Here is a view f … more →
Cantilever lanes on I-80 bridge
Kathleen wrote 1 day ago: Here is a better view of the cantilevered outside lanes on the I-80 bridge. These outside lanes are … more →
College Football Preseason Top 25
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leagueofourown wrote 1 day ago: By: Peter Legrand (College Football Executive) *A brief word to all readers before you dive into m … more →
10 Things ... That Are Great About Independence Day
Niki wrote 1 day ago: Sparklers. Discovering the mysteries of light, gas, & their effect on the air around them, wri … more →
A Perspective on Deaths
tarheeltalker wrote 1 day ago: Over the past several days, there have been some very high profile deaths with which we are all some … more →
Mennonites protest church exclusion of gays
TGO wrote 1 day ago: It sure is good to be an atheist. I don’t need to deal with all of the BS associated with reli … more →
I think we're alone now...
The Art of Beginning
misssarahkate wrote 1 day ago: “I long to accomplish great and noble tasks, but it is my chief duty to accomplish humble task … more →
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