Monthly Archives: July 2016

Mid-July Happenings

July 14, 2016 | by Steve Nicewanger

2016 Iowa Corn 300 Newton Iowa is located 30 miles to the east of Des Moines along Interstate 80 and is the home of the Maytag Washing Machine Corporation. It’s also the home of the Iowa Motor Speedway. Last Saturday, July 9th, the IndyCar boys gathered there for the tenth … Read More

I’ll Drive

July 14, 2016 | by CJ Woods III

I was watching TV with my eldest daughter, Lisa, when she commented on the program: “I don’t think that will work for me.” The news item was about self-driving cars and the technology that enables them. She told me a frightening story of vigilance and caution that made me think … Read More

Fourth of July, Part 2

July 14, 2016 | by Rose Mary Clarke

“It is sobering to reflect that one of the best ways to get yourself a reputation as a dangerous citizen these days is to go about repeating the very phrases which our founding fathers used in the struggle for independence.” —Charles A. Beard, quoted in the masthead of the “Knightstown … Read More

World War I 100 Years Ago: July 15-21

July 14, 2016 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Star, Friday, July 21, 1916: A carload of comfort for the Indiana soldiers on the Mexican border is the goal set by the Women’s Press Club of Indiana. Governor Ralston has designated the Women’s Press Club to take charge of the Soldiers’ Comfort Fund, and the club … Read More

100 Years Ago This Week: July 15-21

July 14, 2016 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Star, Wednesday, July 19, 1916: “City planning is a scientific, rational scheme of looking ahead and Indianapolis has got to take it up or be left in the race of American cities…. (Cities) are realizing there must be careful coordinating of rail and street traffic systems to … Read More