Nobody asked me to write this. Some may be upset that I have and others may wonder why, but I can't help it. The lawsuit filed against the North Scott School District in the Tik-Tok bullying incident, reported skillfully in last week's NSP by Mark Ridolfi, screams for justice. more

There is very little down time in high school sports. Coaches and athletes of all ages seem to work year round to build, improve and solidify their respective programs. more

Aug. 2, 2006: A groundbreaking ceremony was held for Courtyard Estates, a new assisted and independent-living facility in Walcott. In addition to the 40-unit main complex, plans also called for 10 duplex units. more

U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley took to Twitter last week to encourage all eligible Iowans and Americans to get vaccinated against COVID-19. more

"We are in great danger: there are threats coming from several sources ..." more

"The National Football League is going woke. Now the NFL plans to play the Black Anthem with the Star Spangled Banner ..." more

"There could not have been a better grand marshal to the Eldridge Sesquicentennial than Luella Stark Wiese ..." more

"I write this to anyone interested in the future of our country ..." more

Editorials are falling out of favor at many American newspapers, for various reasons, including a desire not to upset and chase away readers. more

This column originally appeared Sept. 2, 2020 more

This column originally appeared Dec. 18, 2019 more

July 20, 2016: The North Scott trapshooting teams claimed six national titles at the Scholastic Clay Target Program National Championships in Marengo, Ohio. They competed against more than 2,600 shooters from 30 states. more