Lincoln Logs: Lincoln Cafe to Reopen-- Tama Bridge

Lincoln Logs-- Some new news about an old road.

1. LINCOLN CAFE TO REOPEN-- The Lincoln Highway News reports that the closed Lincoln Cafe in Belle Plain, Iowa, will be reopening soon. It has been closed for about a year and a half because of a murder.

Glad to hear this as we were fortunate to eat there several years back and they had great food.


2. TAMA BRIDGE-- From Jan. 9, 2011, Tama (Iowa) News-Herald.

Farm equipment passing over that stunning 1915 bridge east of Tama on the old Lincoln Highway, was damaged recently when farm machinery ran into the side of one rail, causing $1500 damage. It was covered by insurance, but while the repair company was looking at it, other damages due to age were discovered to a total of $4,382.

Back in 2006, another $10,675 was spent for bridge repairs.

Tama's Mayor Chris Beardon urged the council to ok the expense, which they did.

The council also ok'd the purchase of seven new Lincoln Highway banners to replace the old ones which have wear and tear. They cost $153 apiece.

The old banners will be offered for sale at a later date.

Tama's 150th anniversary will be celebrated in 2012.

So Here's Your Chance to get a Piece of the Lincoln Highway When Those Banners Go Up for Sale. --RoadDog