Chemistry of fall colors owes little to Jack Frost
Botanist Barb Binhammer explains that fall foliage colors come from daylight, moisture and temperature, not frost. She outlines how chlorophyll fades, revealing carotenoids and anthocyanins, with maples oaks and others showing varied hues and yearly differences. Officials anticipate peak color around Oct 14–15 in northeast Iowa.
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Jack Frost
Barb Binhammer
Indian Creek Nature Center
Binhammer
Iowa
Bill Farris
Pig roasts become Postville local favorites and business
The Postville feature outlines how pig roasts spread from a 55-gallon barrel method to larger operations. Marvin Berg of Alla Ma-kee Clayton Electric Co op heats hogs with charcoal in a 275-gallon barrel roaster, serving 2,500 people this season. His wife Diane assists, adding a distinctive barbecue sauce.
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Postville
Charles Lamb
John Phillips
Wadena
Oscar Mayer Co
Phillips
Marvin Berg
Allamakee-Clayton Electric Co-op Inc
Berg
St. Paul Lutheran Church
Diane
Camping spots abound in upstate New York
Upstate New York state lands offer easy access and low fees for campers. Robert Moses State Park at Massena spans 4122 acres with spacious sites and some electrical hookups. Nearby sights include Moses Saunders Power Dam and Eisenhower Lock with ship traffic and a highway overpass viewing point. Chenango Valley State Park near Binghamton also features roomy campsites. Adirondack Forest camps like Sacandaga near Wells attract visitors. Outdoor areas lack electric hookups in some state forests and offer varied experiences for roughing it.
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New York
UPI
Moses-Saunders
Eisenhower Lock
Chenango Valley State Park
Binghamton
New York City
Robert Moses State Park
Adirondack Park
Sacandaga
Grand slam misplay and sharp inference in a bridge hand
A North-South pair misplayed the hand, yet South still secured a grand slam after dummy captured a spade and West followed with a ten. South justified the play by noting West’s tendency to avoid false cards, shaping his inference about the defense.
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South
West
East
Autumn driving hazards and safety tips
The piece warns of autumn driving risks as leaves and dusk reduce visibility and wet leaves create slick roads. It urges slower speeds, gradual braking, and avoiding scenery gawking. Also notes early twilight and defroster checks, plus planning for heavy traffic to scenic areas. It closes with a historical note on Antioch College opening in 1853.
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Highway Users Federation
Antioch College
Yellow Springs
Ohio
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