Iowas Last Coast by Art Hough
A two day slow tour from Lansing to Guttenberg on Iowa’s Eastern Front captures Mississippi Valley life. Travelers meet 69 year old Charlie Rooster making fish traps, see St Joseph’s church and old cemeteries, and chat with locals like Bob and Mrs Price.
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Iowa
Mississippi Valley
Lansing
Guttenberg
Charlie Rooster
Charlie
St. Joseph’s Church
Harpers Ferry
Bob Price
New Hampton
Bob
Affectionate farewell marks U high Iowa City closing
More than 1 000 alumni and families will attend a wake for the University Laboratory School known as U high of Iowa City as the 1 2 campus closes. Old students recall mentors like Dr M F Carpenter who shaped careers and ideas in teaching and debate.
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Iowa City
Joann Lembaugh
University of Iowa Laboratory School
U-high of
U-high
University Laboratory Schools
D. Franklin Wells
Mechanics Academy
Easthall
University of Iowa
Ernest Horn
U High
Ervin C. Lewis
Trott
Walter A. Jessup
U. of I
Powers That Be
Jessup
M. F. Carpenter
Dr. Carpenter
University High School
Inside Iowa’s State Graduation Process 6B
A compact report outlines Iowa’s state graduation process 6B with focus on the EL program. It notes key steps, timelines, and involved agencies shaping student outcomes and policy implementation.
Eastern Iowa Summer Calendar Highlights Local Events
Community calendar lists Memorial day observances across towns including Clarence Urbana Newhall McGregor and Postville with parades and cemetery services. June events feature circuses concerts historical museum openings Civil War days Canoe Race and theater productions across Center Point Decorah Manchester Waukon and Kingston venues.
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Clarence American Legion
Urbana
American Legion
Amvets
St. Mary’s Cemetery
Pleasant Grove
Quasqueton
Town Cemetery
Carleton E. Kennedy
VFW
Postville
American Legion Post
Shellsburg Legion Hall
Oakwood Cemetery
King Bros
Decorah
Knights of Columbus
Center Point
Hopkinton
Allamakee County
Waukon
Abbe Creek
Cedar Valley Trail Riders
Toddville Showgrounds
Thrill Park
Shell
Manchester
Emerald Knights
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Art Hough
Mt. Hosmer
Pike’s Peak
McGregor
Marquette
Bridge
Mississippi
Emil G. Trott
Perydyee
Marengo
State Desk
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Ray Post
Walker Cemetery
Sacred Heart
Floyd Williamson Legion Post
Troy Mills
Legion Hall
Bertram Township
Campbell Cemetery
St. Quentin
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