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I want a bomb
On our recent biking trip through Missouri, I noticed that bombs are a popular motif in outdoor decorating around the St. Louis airport area. I saw bombs welded into an archway in front of a war memorial, a bomb doubling as a sign accent and even a bomb as a fence post in a yard.
The welded bombs were about a foot and a half long. The biggest one spread about four feet and hung by stout chains below a sign reading “Military Surplus.” Customers walked underneath it on their way into the brick building. The bomb in the yard was somewhere in between in size.

Geraldine (Rogers) Allen, 68, formerly of Iowa City, passed away at her home in Springdale, Ark. on Aug. 11, 2009. Services were held in Springdale on Aug. 21. She is survived by her son, Steve of Springdale and daughter, Kristy Allen of Tyler, Texas.
Also surviving are four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a brother, Ron (Virginia) Rogers of Tucson, Ariz.; and sisters, Pat (Ron) Prymek of Des Moines and Candace (David) Daniels of North Liberty. She was preceded in death by her husband, Larry; mother and stepfather, Dorothy and Ralph Tompkins; and her father, Gerald Rogers.

Betty Irene Starr, 77, of Cedar Rapids, died at her home Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2009 after a short illness. Visitation was held Friday, Aug. 21 at Teahen Funeral Home, Cedar Rapids.
Betty is survived by a son, Don (Cindy) Starr of Solon; two daughters, Diane (Bob) Hathaway and Karen Stearns, both of Cedar Rapids; seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; her mother, Leota Hunter of Cedar Rapids; and a sister, Wilma VanOsdal of Burlington.
Her father, Frank Hunter, preceded her in death.

SUTLIFF– The Sutliff Bridge Authority and Baxa’s Sutliff Store & Tavern are sponsoring Sutliff Day on Sunday, Sept. 6, from 12-6 p.m. The Hot Hand Blues Band will play from 1-5 p.m. and food and drink will be available. There is no gate admission, but donations are welcome.

NORTH LIBERTY– It’s already been one year since Debut Dance & Pilates opened its doors in North Liberty. Owner Megan Snyder is excited to celebrate the studios birthday with a night of free classes. The event is tailored for adults interested in trying Mat or Reformer Pilates and Zumba, a Latin-inspired fitness dance class.