Tag Archives: IA

Hear No Evil, See No Evil, Read No Evil

Posted on November 4, 2021 by Marty Ryan

Censorship: “the suppression or prohibition of any parts of books, films, news, etc. that are considered obscene, politically unacceptable, or a threat to security.” What is so attractive about shutting down the ability of another to read, see, or hear … Continue reading →

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Teen Curfews Can Be Comical

Posted on August 31, 2021 by Marty Ryan

A recent blog was focused on how us Vail, Iowa, kids got our exercise during the day.  We didn’t stop there; we also exercised at night.  Nighttime exercise was more vigorous than daytime exercise. The town of Vail hired nightwatchmen … Continue reading →

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Midnight Saving Time

Posted on March 13, 2021 by Marty Ryan

The town of Vail, Iowa, has a population of fewer than 500 residents.  Nonetheless, it has a swimming pool.  It’s not a publicly-owned government pool, but a community pool ran by community activists and volunteers which has been in existence … Continue reading →

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Jumping Off Perfectly Good Bridges

Posted on July 11, 2012 by Marty Ryan

Kids used to break legs and arms all the time. It was like wearing a plaque, a medal, or a trophy. Continue reading →

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