Billy Wardle Happenings

 The westbound resarea is similar to east bound but they are separated by a few miles.  It has a playground, picnic areas, flowers and a memorial to Columbus.  I could not identify the three rivers but two may be Fox River and Illinois River.    Eastbound

 The rest are heading west just before Adair. Iowa is about Sources of energy.  It has a tall blade to a windmill and then gives other details.   solar nuclear wind coal natural gas hydro bio fuel

 Iowa 80 is ery close to the Illinois border on the I-80.  This is a very large gas station and truck stop.  Inside are seven or eight restaurant, including Wendy's where I ate.  I had two meal deals, which was a bit much but I ate for both lunch and dinner.  There is a truck museum next door.  

 & at the Republic, Missouri Kum and Go.   Passion We love what we do and it shows in our work.  Energy, friendliness, balance, service, value,  integrity, we do the right thing, even when it is difficult.  We believe that greatness is only achieved in unity.  Give, inspire others, be kind and patient, dream, caring.  We have genuine compassion for our customers, our associates, families and communities.  Lend a hand, Excellence.  We expect and deliver superior performance where "&" means more. Republic Fall Festival, Growing together, Pumpkin Daze, Proud of our Veterans, Steam-O-Rama,  Republic, Tigers, Chartered 1871, E's Inn Hamburgers, Frisco Depot, Battle of Wilson Creek 1861, Ray House: Field Hospital for Southern Soldiers.

 Golden Corral is around the corner from our house on Cornhusker.  I actually went with Jeremy and the boys to Golden Corral in Mishawaka, Indiana.  The boys all had steak.  I stuck to chicken and meatloaf. I also had a big salad to top it off.  I especially liked the seafood salad.   I found the food good.  The desert bar is not as good post covid as it was pre covid.  This is because they no longer have the chocolate fountain.  Instead they put chocolate on marshmallow and Rice Krispies treats for you.  I enjoyed the pudding with vanilla wafers.  The boys really enjoyed the ice cream.  One boy had gummy bears without the ice cream under.   So although not the best place to eat, we enjoyed ourselves. 

 Some gas stations have an & display.  I think the are the old Kum & Go station which are no Mavericks.  The displays have stayed.  This is one I saw in Iowa City. This mentions: Iowa River, I-80, Shopping Corn Ridge, Museums, Golf,Iowa Flood of 2008, Great Floos of 1993, Coralville Lake, Denovian Fossil Gorge, Edgewater Park, There is a capital building.  (Iowa City was the territorial capital, but changed to Des Moines when it became a state,), Hawkeye Express and Sounds of summer.