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Bsky home of the Office of the State Archaeologist, a nationally recognized archaeological research center & repository at the University of Iowa, est. in 1959. archaeology.uiowa.edu
You can also watch the video playlist version of the EB Hwy 30 bridge story! It introduces the #NRHP, the basics of historical bridge construction & design, & notable bridges in #Iowa tinyurl.com/yn7z4ab7 #pubarch 🏺
The US 30 Cedar River Bridge: An Iowa Historic Property Study - YouTube
U.S. 30 eastbound bridge over the Cedar River was completed in 1953 (FHWA #33470). This bridge was evaluated as eligible for the National Register of Histori...
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May 21, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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"pigs in hoglot view north," 1983, from a highway archaeological survey in Washington County, Iowa. They look like happy hogs!

Fact: "There are 23.4 million pigs on Iowa farms, according to a report from the Department of Agriculture. That means for every one Iowan there are 7.3 pigs." (2024) 🐷
November 27, 2024 at 5:19 PM
"pigs in hoglot view north," 1983, from a highway archaeological survey in Washington County, Iowa. They look like happy hogs!

Fact: "There are 23.4 million pigs on Iowa farms, according to a report from the Department of Agriculture. That means for every one Iowan there are 7.3 pigs." (2024) 🐷
November 27, 2024 at 5:19 PM
The 1000+ pg scientific report is also free! Access a print-quality or web-friendly PDF here: bit.ly/OSA_RP49-1 #archaeology
OSA_ResearchPaper_49-1 - Google Drive
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November 22, 2024 at 7:51 PM