California's Iowa diaspora brings out shared tales
A reader reviews Peter Rowe's California column on former Iowans who meet as kindred spirits. The piece notes light, curious tone, the Iowa pride dynamic, and contrasts with New Yorkers in exotic locales. The writer muses on weather, culture, and a light wager about Dale Evans' horse Buttermilk vs Buttercup.
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New de-icing plan could bring winter flight delays
FAA plans to require stricter de-icing, with an expected surge in training and new fluids and facilities. The move follows 16 accidents in ten years linked to failure to de-ice, killing over 100 people, and targets implementation by November 1 for upcoming winter service.
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Today and Tonight Arts and Events Schedule
A compact listing of performances lectures readings and meetings in Iowa venues including Roadside Theater in Amana Jansen Music Hall Clarke College Dubuque Faith No More in Davenport and a lecture series at Luther and Coe. Also charity readings at U of Iowa Beems Library Cedar Rapids meetings across Linn Johnson and Benton counties.
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University of Northern Iowa
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Dinosaurs Spitfires and Sea Dragons by Christopher MacGowan
Christopher MacGowan’s readable guide corrects common dinosaur misconceptions. He disputes apatosaurus brontosaurus rearing up and notes a long tail balances the head and forequarters. He finds lambeosaurus skeletons balanced to rock with a touch of a finger.
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