Tag: Alliant Energy

I Don’t Carry Cash

I Don’t Carry Cash
Another chilly day arrived in North Iowa, but at least the wind wasn't blowing as hard as predicted, along with the much lower temps than they'd forecasted. There'll be a number of people squealing li … continue reading
Posted on January 6, 2025

Their Golden Bennies

Their Golden Bennies
I didn't look to confirm my suspicions, but I do believe our temps downtown topped-off above eighty degrees today, which likely set a record. I'm sure once we get back to normal late October and early … continue reading
Posted on October 29, 2024

Cutting Another Fat Hog

Cutting Another Fat Hog
In spite of the wind having finally gone down, it was exceptionally chilly outdoors today due to the high humidity. For about five or ten minutes later this morning, the skies were spitting what looke … continue reading
Posted on March 21, 2024

Deeply Moved By The Sight Of It

Deeply Moved By The Sight Of It
Another windy day arrived, and from what the meteorologists are saying, we're gonna have a full week of it. I did notice it's the jet stream wobbling again, so I guess we can be thankful it's not happ … continue reading
Posted on May 1, 2023

2020 Vision

2020 Vision
Of course like nearly everyone else, my first chore of the day, was to get the snow that fell overnight, shoveled off the sidewalk at the front of my office, along with getting another pass-thru creat … continue reading
Posted on February 23, 2023

The Free World Has Rallied Behind Ukraine

The Free World Has Rallied Behind Ukraine
Nearly everyone I talked to today had something to say about our weather along with what's going on in Ukraine. With the exception of a handful of our "bat-shite" crazy U.S. Representatives, I'd say R … continue reading
Posted on March 11, 2022

The Biggest Geo-political Threat

The Biggest Geo-political Threat
As we're rapidly skating thru the last days of February, it looks like Mother Nature wants to remind us she's still in absolute control. It sounds like we may be getting some additional snow tomorrow … continue reading
Posted on February 23, 2022

Alliant Energy’s Warehouse

Alliant Energy’s Warehouse
Oh how quickly the mid-afternoon suddenly turned wicked with the light snow being blown about by such a strong north wind. Isn't it amazing how quickly North Iowa's weather changes, and it almost alwa … continue reading
Posted on February 12, 2020

Automate and Subcontract

Automate and Subcontract
With our month nearly half over, I'm quite happy that I've been busy enough to where the days have been flying by, and thankful for it because November is my most despised month, and December/January … continue reading
Posted on November 14, 2019

Over-all Demeanor

Over-all Demeanor
Alas the sun broke out of our extended cloud cover, but with it came the north wind which really cooled things down to the point where I think there were some who had their furnaces turned on. I fear … continue reading
Posted on October 3, 2019