The Muscatine Journal reports that the pictured Graffiti Barn was destroyed in an early morning fire; arson is suspected. Located two miles west of Grandview on Highway 92, the Graffiti Barn had become an area landmark. The barn was covered with many layers of graffiti, primarily painted by students from the Louisa-Muscatine and Columbus Junction school districts.
Published May 21, 2011 |
Features, Historic Sites |
Louisa County
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Located along Main Street in the Taylor County seat of Bedford, the Eatery is open Tuesday through Friday for lunch and Saturday evenings for dinner. Diners can try the daily special is written on a white board outside the restaurant, or choose from their small menu of sandwiches and entrees. Canned soda, tea, and lemonade are available drink options, and slices of homemade pie make for great dessert.
While you’re dining in the quaint restaurant, be sure to take note of the excellent interior restoration work. Woodwork and doors were removed, stripped, and replaced, while the detailed tin ceilings were exposed, cleaned, and painted. The renovation work, both inside and outside, garnered awards for owner Shirley Winemiller. Preservation Iowa and Main Street Iowa both recognized The Eatery, which opened for business August 8, 2009.
Published May 9, 2011 |
Businesses, Features |
Taylor County
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Several previously-featured places are in the news. Details in our special Saturday post:
- St. Joseph’s Catholic Church (Featured January 18, 2011)
After sitting vacant over two years, a wrecking crew tore apart the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in the Webster County town of Duncombe in March 2011. The church was built in 1907.
- Gallery: Iowa Post Office Closings (February 27, 2011)
According to Carroll radio station 1380 AM, up to 64 post offices in Iowa could be on the chopping block. They highlight the potential closing of the area town of Lohrville. In addition, the Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier notes Post Offices in Orchard and St. Lucas are in jeopardy.
- Feature: Burlington Bees (June 16, 2010)
Over the baseball off-season, the Minor League Burlington Bees team switched affiliates; it’s now the lower-level Single A affiliate of the Oakland A’s. Their first home game is Monday, April 11, when the Peoria Chiefs are in town. Schedule and ticketing information can be found on the Bees’ website.
Published April 9, 2011 |
Features |
Keep your expectations realistic when you enter the drive thru lane at the Tastee Inn & Out, a long-standing institution located just east of Business Highway 75 near downtown Sioux City. The food will be greasy and atmosphere non-existant, but it hits the spot when you’re looking for a local fast-food choice with some menu options you won’t find anywhere else in the area. It all starts with their onion chips, thick-cut onion pieces that are battered and deep fried, served with a side of ranch-like dressing. The chips are available in a number and sizes and make for a great appetizer or a meal in and of themselves.
Beyond the famous onion chips, the Tastee sandwich is another popular menu item. Wrapped in wax paper and served on a soft, small bun, these sandwiches are comprised of seasoned loose-meat hamburger, chopped onions, and a couple pickles. A slice of processed cheese can be added for a quarter. A number of meal options pair sandwiches, fries, or onion chips with one or more sodas — you can usually find a deal to meet your needs and save a dollar or two.
Tastee Inn & Out is open year-round, seven days a week for lunch and dinner.
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Published April 4, 2011 |
Features |
Woodbury County
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In the Sunday Des Moines Register, Kyle Munson filed a story on the loss of post offices in small towns across the state, including the Boone County town of Luther. The pictured photograph closed February 10, 2011, after a truck drove into the side of the building.
Photographs of seventeen of the other post offices set for review are in the below gallery:
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Published February 27, 2011 |
Features, Post Offices |
