It may have taken place 16 years ago, but I remember the conversation as if it were yesterday. I was sitting in Chris Porter’s corner office on LeClaire Road and signing the papers to insure the … [Read more...]

I wouldn’t walk across the street to tour a museum dedicated to boxing. At least, until last week I wouldn’t have. But, this week is a different story. I’ve just returned from Louisville, … [Read more...]

May 30, 1973 Father Raphael Maher retired as pastor of St. Ann’s Catholic Church after having served the parish since 1942. North Scott teachers Sharon Braunschweig and Joan Erps were chosen … [Read more...]

Thursday night, for first time, I experienced an Honor Flight returning to the Quad Cities when it was announced at Chordbusters' rehearsal that the Illinois-based Bend of the River Chorus would be … [Read more...]

Saturday morning I spent about 20 minutes on the phone with new North Scott wrestling coach Drew Kelly. To say I was impressed would be an understatement, but it wasn’t his unbelievable wrestling … [Read more...]

Some people still think of me as an Illinoisan in Hawkeye territory. Others just call me The New Guy. Either way, the essential fact remains the same: In a community where many set up roots decades … [Read more...]

One of my good memories at The NSP is working with Glen Suiter to publish a four-page pull-out to celebrate the opening of the new Farmers Savings Bank building in Princeton at Thanksgiving time in … [Read more...]

This is the time of year for speeches. Distinguished guests don long robes and floppy hats to address college graduates on campuses across the country. Top-ranking students stand up as stiff as their … [Read more...]

One of the worst actions of the Iowa Legislature in recent years was changing the law regarding school board elections. The traditional way that served us well provided for three-year terms for board … [Read more...]