Nostalgic drive on old Highway 218 through Cedar Rapids to Iowa City
A reader recalls a memory lane trip on old 218, noting changes like a concrete Iowa River bridge, North Liberty growth, and faded landmarks. The column weaves in local history, landmarks, taverns, and a letter about Muhammad Ali, reflecting on aging and the evolving corridor from Iowa City to Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Iowa City
Hawkeye
Points North
Umuwel Lalo
Dubuque Street
Iowa River
Bob Caldwell
Old 218
North Liberty
Iowa
Lighthouse
Shannon's
Ranch Club
Cou Falls
Holland
Happy Hour
Shueyville
218
You
Jim Leonard
Washington St
Gus
Muhammad Ali
Ali
Jim
Chicago
Cassius Clay
Rome
The
Gazette Company
Third Avenue SE
Gal Rapids
U.S
Associated Press
Belgian to Brussels by tuk-tuk on 12 400 mile odyssey from Bangkok
Axel Ewbank, a 32 year old Belgian, departs Bangkok with his tuk-tuk and dog Raja for a year long journey to Brussels. He plans to cross Malaysia Bangladesh India the Middle East and Europe hoping for publicity and sponsorship support despite flat tires weak brakes and back pain risks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bangkok
Thailand
Brussels
Tourism Authority of Thailand
Raja
Axel Ewbank
Malaysia
Bangladesh
Indian Subcontinent
Middle East
Europe
Ewbank
Belgium
Tuk-Tuk
Universal preschool urged for all children
A Carnegie Task Force report calls for two years of high quality preschool for ages 3 through 10 to build academic self image and connect early learning with kindergarten. It notes current patchwork programs miss coordination between preschool and elementary teachers and with after school and media.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Carnegie Corp
Shirley Malcom
Malcom
American Association For the Advancement of Science
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Canada
Vietnam
Joe Louis
Dempsey
Marciano
Gus Schrader
the Gazette
National Golf
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
C.R. Productions
C.R. Symphony
Clancy's
Computer Guys
Copyworks
Tree Service
Diet Center
Fox Eye Institute
Guaranty Bank
Lowa Lottery
Ia.net
Jerry Ask Investment
Kirkwood Community
Larry Roberts Interiors
Longbranch
Marion Family Pharma
Marion Physical Thera Medicenter West
Mercy Medical Center
Otologic Medical Cent
S.W. Cedar Rapids Cor Credit Union Sight & Sound, Skogman Realty
St. Luke’s Hospital
Technigraphics the Blind Factory
360 ° Communications
Televi
City Carton
Sixth St
Lucky Times
Technigraphics
Center Point Rd
Or Hail
American Academy of Cosmetic Dentist
David Hall
D.D
42Nd St. NE
Oquneata
Anna A Anldon
Southwest
Cedar Rapids Community Credit Union
C Street
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