Presidential candidates traipsing across Iowa every four years affords us the rare opportunity to get up close and personal with some remarkable Americans. It's an opportunity people in 49 other states do not have, so the Rotary Club of North Scott, for one, takes advantage! Over the years, speakers have included Vice President Dan Quayle, U.S. Senators Lamar Alexander and Richard Lugar, and business leaders Morrie Taylor and Carly Fiorina – all Republicans. more

It was after the 24-10 homecoming win over state playoff qualifier Iowa City Liberty. After going through the post-game handshakes, Lancer coach Kevin Tippet jogged toward me. more

Nov. 9, 1994: Thanks to an agreement between the Dixon Telephone Company and Central Scott Telephone, calls between the two companies would now be toll-free. Dixon’s Howard Hunt and CST’s Norm Harvey credited expanded fiber optics to Donahue for the deal. more

"To the City council: Thank you for the fast and positive action regarding the East Franklin Street problem ..." more

Impeachment: Two points of view more

"I don’t waste $113 on fast food even when I travel. But even if I did, I didn’t find your cavalier statement to be all that helpful ..." more

"What matters is that the city is proceeding to commit $7 million of our tax dollars and raising our property taxes for an amenity without a vote of the citizens ..." more

"Hi folks, I am Kevin Wohlford, here to share a few rumors I've heard concerning Rustic Ridge Golf Course ..." more

"When will Donald Trump cross the line of unacceptable moral, ethical, and legal behavior for his supporters to reject him as President ..." more

"But still, a part of me feels bad for Donald. Instead of removal by a Senate trial, I truly think he deserves the love and help an intervention would bring ..." more

"America must find a way to combat the mass indoctrination of our children and expose the truth about socialism, communism, and the evils and pitfalls of this totalitarianism philosophy ..." more

Eldridge has come a long way since, but the raising of the Happy Joe's Pizza and Ice Cream Parlor sign on East LeClaire Road in May 1976  was a big deal. It was the first franchise restaurant in our little town of 2,500 and brought instant recognition and credibility. more