In case you missed it, at last week’s Eldridge Summer Festival, there was a small special event in Wiese Park. Eldridge Police Chief Andrew Lellig and Cpl. Jacob Costas officially introduced K-9 officer Marty to the community in a brief demonstration. more

We were resting on a lazy Sunday afternoon when news broke about President Biden's monumental decision to suspend his presidential campaign. The only thing in my memory like it was LBJ's speech to the nation on March 31, 1968 in which he said, "I shall not seek, and I will not accept, the nomination of my party for another term as your president." more

July 25, 1984:  “A Lil’ Bit of Country” was the theme of Walcott Day 1984, and a Dolly Parton lookalike contest was part of the fun.  City council member Jackie Huston was judged the winner. more

"There is no more noble pursuit for any of us who live on this planet than protecting life. Anything less is uncivilized ..." more

"What is missing in the parades is a marching band from our North Scott School. I have heard the band on numerous occasions at The Pit! You guys are great musicians and know how to spread the excitement, and talent ..." more

"My God, I can’t imagine voting Republican knowing what they have become ..." more

"A true Republican would accept his loss and congratulate the winner, and not declare an all-out war. Make no mistake Trump declared war on the U.S., Jan. 6, 2021 ..." more

Last weekend was the biggest event of the summer at our house when our daughters, Anne Olson and Alisa Sleep, their husbands Matt and Joe and six grandchildren, three each from Urbandale, Iowa (Clara, Nolan and Ella Olson), and Verona, Wis. (Ava, Nora and Jacob Sleep) came for the Eldridge Summer Festival and Moonlight Chase. more

July 22, 2009: Walcott police sergeant Jim Vaughan was hired as the town’s new police chief. He would replace Dave Kopatich, who recently took the chief’s position in Eldridge. more

My 25th high school class reunion was this month. While some like to relive the memories of North Scott, the school experience was traumatic for many of us. I was the target of bullying and harassment on a consistent basis. Those weren’t glory days; they were hell. And yet, I had certain generally positive experiences (e.g., Lancer Productions, choir, some friendly classmates, and a handful of teachers who tried to establish a safe and affirming environment). more

"We want to give a heartfelt thank you to everyone who helped us make the 39th Annual Moonlight Chase and the Eldridge Summer Festival a huge success, even in the blazing heat ..." more

"The Iowa labor law of 2023 should never have been passed and any attempt to justify or defend it is clear foolishness.  The fools are the Iowa legislators who voted for the bill and governor who signed it ..." more

"A special tribute to Kathy Fox for her 1972 unusual, ingenious preschool idea. This preschool has served over 1,000 students ..." more

"In November, please vote to reverse the Iowa abortion ban. Vote for Democratic legislators ..." more

Speaking at the Rotary clubs of Ames and North Scott last August, Iowa State Auditor Rob Sand said, without hesitation, that officials who violate their trust and steal from public coffers should serve time behind bars. more

July 10, 1974: The Eldridge City Council questioned whether the police department would be able to guarantee 24-hour patrol coverage during police chief Harley Osmun’s upcoming vacation. At a previous meeting, Osmun had requested part-time help, which the council denied. During Osmun’s vacation, the three other officers would have to work a 56-hour week to ensure 24-hour coverage. more

"The only way we lose is if we don’t vote Democratic, Nov. 5, for President Joe Biden ..." more

"I think it is crazy to change the speed limit on Lincoln Road to 25 mph from First Street to Buttermilk Road ..." more

"I suggest that the condition that we find ourselves in has a huge overlap between the tribes. I suggest that the political bases, the huge voter blocs whose support never changes regardless of the reported facts, simply follow the party lines ..." more

"We were all taught from the get-go that in America no one is above the law, even the president.  But six members of the Supreme Court broke that law with their asinine ruling on presidential immunity ..." more