In 1956, the Eisenhower Bandwagon bus rolled into Coeur d’Alene with three “Ike Girls” on board. And the city helped re-elect Ike.
October 4, 2026
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The Thong Man debate
‘Now you can wear your thong to City Beach’
Tim Bowman sunbathed in a thong swimsuit at City Beach for three years without attracting attention. In summer 1993, however, his sun-kissed bliss ended when he was noticed by a church group that was waiting for a cruise at Independence Point.