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Where to Find July 4th Fireworks Shows in Eastern Iowa!
There are going to be lots of fireworks shows for July 4th holidays! You can find an extensive list for events in eastern Iowa at the KCRG news web page. The Coralville 4thFest will be at S.T. Morrison Park 1513 7th Street on July 4th at 9:45 PM. The Iowa Capital Dispatch has the lowdown…
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Sena Gets her Measles Vaccine-and Will Not Be Defeated!
Sena got a measles vaccine booster today just to be on the safe side given the increase in the number of measles cases all over the country, including Iowa. The history of the measles vaccine is fascinating by the way. It can make it challenging to figure out who might need a booster. Despite the…
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CDC Advisory Committee Meeting on Vaccines Starts Tomorrow
The CDC ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON IMMUNIZATION PRACTICES (ACIP) is scheduled to begin their meeting tomorrow at 10:00 AM ET despite US Senator Bill Cassidy’s recommendation that it be postponed due to concerns about the lack of experience of the committee members and because there is not yet confirmation of a new CDC Director. In fact,…
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Svengoolie Schlock Alert!
“Calling all stations, clear the air lanes, clear all air lanes for the big broadcast!” (Svengoolie show intro). Fee Fi Fo Fum, something shlocky this way comes! Next Saturday the Svengoolie show will present the movie “Frankenstein Meets the Space Monster.” It’s not the Frankenstein’s monster you know and love necessarily, and it involves Martians…
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University of Minnesota CIDRAP Story on CDC ACIP Meeting Next Week
The University of Minnesota Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP) posted a news report about the upcoming CDC ACIP meeting next Wednesday. Apparently, so far the new advisory committee draft agenda does not include a vote on the Covid-19 vaccine.
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Extreme Heat Watch in Eastern Iowa This Weekend!
There is a Heat Advisory forecast for much of Eastern Iowa this weekend. Temperatures could be above 100 degrees with the heat index. Plan accordingly and be aware of National Weather Service alerts.
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Dept of Health & Human Services to Reconstitute CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices
HHS announced the removal and replacement of the current members of the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices in a press release today. The CDC ACIP meeting for vaccine recommendations is still scheduled for June 25-27. According to the Federal Register announcement under Supplementary Information: “SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Purpose: The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices is…
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Help Me Find the Origin of the Bald Eagle Joke!
Help! I’m stuck on this bald eagle joke that I heard decades ago and I wonder if anyone my age can remember who originally told it. I could write the joke here, but it’s sort of a live performance thing so I have to do a little acting. That’s why I made the short video.…
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Update on the Tree Bag Thing
I have a quick update on the tree bag project around here. The landscaper dropped by and replaced a plant. Sena asked for his opinion on tree bags. He says tree bags are good. Sena got four of them, one on the front yard maple and three for the rest of the trees in the…
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Big Mo Blues Show Tune
I was all set to hear the Big Mo Blues Show on KCCK 88.3 tonight starting at 6 pm and guess what? I must have fell asleep sitting up in my chair and didn’t wake up until this song “Bye Bye Blues” by Larry McCray came on a little past 6:30 pm. It makes me…
