"AAUW of Iowa opposes any legislation that strips Iowa women and girls of their reproductive freedoms. Therefore, we reject further restrictions on abortion care by the Iowa legislature ..." more

"It is disturbing to learn that we have an Eldridge City Council person who shares that worldview and apparently believes that our library brings no value to our community ..." more

"Trump Republicans direct their supporters' attention toward cultural issues because they can't complain about economic issues anymore ..." more

So, just where is Bomont? more

So what did Eldridge get for $3.5 million in federal tax dollars? more

The page 1 headline in the daily paper the day we left, June 18, was "Attack on school kills 41 in Uganda."  more

July 4, 1973: The Eldridge Lions Club was gearing up to host a summer festival in town. World champion horseshoe pitcher Glenn “Red” Henton of Maquoketa was set to host an exhibition and said he would take on all challengers. In addition to the horseshoes, activities included a white elephant sale, the Scott County Cookout King contest, children’s Olympics, and a dance. more

"Since our U.S. Constitution is still the law of the land I would like to exercise my First Amendment right to free speech and give my opinion on a couple of local issues ..." more

"How can anyone believe there is no return on investment when our library provides a foundation and love of learning for our youth ... " more

You see the big signs every time you drive into town – “Eldridge: Hometown With a Vision.” more

June 27, 1973: An attempt by cattle rustlers to steal cows from the Harold Kearney farm northwest of Donahue was thwarted thanks for 17-year-old Richard Rank of Bettendorf. Rank spotted the cattle rustlers and attempted to chase them down, but one of the thieves struck him in the head with a rifle as they attempted to escape. Cattle theft had been plaguing Iowa throughout the spring, and it was thought these thieves had planned to kill and butcher a cow and carry the meat away by helicopter. Rank said a similar incident had taken place at his father’s farm near DeWitt.  more

Eldridge council members heard actual usage statistics when Scott County Library board president Kristal Koberg Schaefer attended the June 19 meeting. At the time, council member Bruce Cheek suggested the Scott County Library System was presenting misinformation. more

"I am outraged to think that some of our city council members would even think of taking the building away from our library ..." more

"I was shocked, dismayed and angered by the comments made by city council member Bruce Cheek regarding the Eldridge library and his perceived, factless uses. Clearly, or unclearly for Mr. Cheek, he has no idea what a gem our library is in this community ..." more

"I would like to thank good Samaritans Lori and Sarah for being kind enough to stop their vehicles, get out, call for help, and stay with me until professional responders arrived ..." more

It’s rarely ever truly quiet in the North Scott Fine Arts Auditorium, even in the summertime. And I have got loads to tell you about the theatrical productions you can expect to see there in the next year or so, starting with Countryside Community Theatre. more

Like good reputations which take a lifetime to build but can be destroyed with one senseless act, structures which take years to build can come down in no time at all. Four such structures are coming down in the Quad Cities: more

June 20, 1973: Dixon experienced its worst flooding in 138 years after the banks of Walnut Creek and Mud Creed overflowed due to flash flooding. Wave depths of 16-30 feet swept over the road from Dixon to Big Rock, leaving debris scattered. Fire chief Clarence “Butch” Richeln Jr. and assistant fire chief Leon Moeller narrowly escaped drowning after their boat capsized during an attempt to evacuate Mrs. Perry Doss from her flooded home. They were rescued by sheriff’s deputies and posse members, patrolmen with the Iowa Highway Patrol, Dixon residents and members of the fire department. more

Reps. Randy Feenstra, and Mariannette Miller Meeks joined Sen. Joni Ernst for the annual congressional baseball game, June 14 at Nationals Park. more

"More people who do good don’t get much press, but are active ..." more