Did you know?

Did you know... where and when this photo was taken? This was the April snowstorm of 1973. The red and white building on the left was the Maid-Rite on Willis. Today this is Lou's Restaurant. This was only a couple of years after the big blizzard of 1971. I do not know if it's just global warming or if we are just lucky, but it seems we get off easier now weather-wise. I remember when there were huge piles of snow down second street, waiting to be removed. I hope Mother Nature is not offended by my memories of April's past, I for one remember this, but do not miss it.

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This article originally appeared on Des Moines Register: Did you know column for April 18, 2024