Across Cedar Rapids to Marion A Wanderer’s Vexation Tale
A humorous travel recollection follows two brothers driving First Avenue from Cedar Rapids to Marion. They observe a humid summer night, air particles, shifting light, and a city in flux while meeting travelers near Edgewood Road. The voyage includes a gypsy mechanic, street scenes, and a few vivid details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Larry
Marion
First Avenue
Edgewood Road
Anamosa
Westdale Mall
Periodic observations from thoughtful Eastern Iowans
A reflective piece by Mark Yother of Cedar Rapids outlining a cross town trip with KCCK-FM and Kirkwood Community College notes. It recalls shifts in fashion and traffic life along with humorous glimpses of radio licensing, personal journeys, and the changing pace of time.
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Mark Yother
Cedar Rapids
Kcck-Fm
Kirkwood Community College
KCRG
Alter Our Philosophy to Avoid Destruction
The author reflects on nuclear fear and argues the United States must rethink its approach to cold war danger. Two major tasks emerge: disarm the Soviet Union and reform our own militaristic policies to reduce fear and prevent further arms buildup.
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U.S
Soviet Union
Language shifts and calls for restraint in a cold war era
The piece discusses a linguistic shift where people say go for said and leads with examples from Springville and Van Horne. It criticizes the misuse of lead and urges moral integrity, economic strength, and cultural exchange to reduce NATO era tensions and avoid escalation while noting Richard Simon Hanson of Decorah, a Luther College professor, as a traveling archaeologist and author.
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Springville
van Horne
Elfriede Freshwaters
Arlene Dutton
Nebraska
Florida
Richard Simon Hanson
Decorah
Luther College
Turkey
Israel
Mediterranean
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Hitching Post Veterans Memorial
Wamsutter
Wyo
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Lamont
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Thomas Park
Quad Cities
Spruce Hills
Dr. Bettendorf
Iowa
Stouffer's Five Seasons
First Ave
N.E
Hewlett Packard
Jenanette Shortley
Russia
Eee
Morgensten
Curtis Decker
West
Earth
INC
APPLE
Brewer's Yeast
Honey Grahams
Jojoba
Jolden Haryl Loe Vera Jisturizin
An Nureh
Sauder
Chase
Golden Harvest
OF the Orient
Wiyamun
GNC
Neers
Roe Save
Lakeshore
Fraires
Old Capitol Mall
Iowa City
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