It's hard to believe it was almost three years ago, in January and February 2020, that these editorial pages were flooded with letters in support of the March 3. 2020, vote for the North Scott YMCA. more

A thousand right ways exist to run a newspaper, and a few wrong ones. more

Look, I’m just as surprised as you are. more

Nov. 29, 1972: Gene Green, of Gene’s Barbershop in Eldridge, was elected president of Chapter 1310 of the Iowa Associated Master Barbers. The organization was formed to further the professional knowledge and ability of its members. more

"I predict a massive multi-car/truck/motorcycle pile-up on our new many- million-dollar speed trap, the I-74 bridge ..." more

"We must inform the Republican party that we will not endure the corrupt, do-nothing course they insist on. Listen to the voters. Abandon your outdated platform. Use your resources to elect a candidate who represents the people who work, who define this republic ..." more

"A big congratulations to Scott, on your retirement!  I hate to see you leave, but you are very deserving of the time off ..." more

"We would like to thank Scott Campbell for taking the time to write such a beautiful article about our daughter, Kinley ..." more

Wednesday night, Linda and I took advantage of an early season special at Circa '21 Dinner Theatre to see the classic "White Christmas." Bing Crosby and Rosemary Clooney, stars of the 1954 movie, were not on stage, but Kyle Defauw and Melissa Whitworth rendered a dreamy rendition of the Irving Berlin classic, "Count Your Blessings." more

Two weeks ago, North Scott’s football season came to an end in the Class 4A semifinals, and really, so did my career of regularly covering the Lancers. more

Nov. 28, 2007: Eugene Kreiter took the reins of the North Scott wrestling program. Seniors and returning letterwinners included Tommy Mitchell, Walt Gillmor, Tanner Everding, Garret Seligman, Cory Denison, Garrett Hamilton, Chris Henningsen, Luke Wilson and Brooks Smith. more

"We wish to thank the Eldridge Public Works Department, Fire Department, and Brian Wessel for the quick response to the water and mud deluge that hit West Oak Street on Monday night, Nov. 14 ..." more