Bill used to occasionally chide me about the length of the stories I wrote, but something tells me he wouldn't be complaining today, because this one's about him. I don't think just a few words are going to cut it. more

Today, we are honoring the life of an extraordinary man. To many he was defined by his role in community journalism, and through his philanthropic efforts, and by his involvement in Rotary and the church. But to my sisters and me, he was Dad. Our best teacher, most dedicated coach, mentor, sounding board, our biggest cheerleader and supporter and our safest safety net. more

Our love for our Papa will always be alive. more

I’m fortunate to have known Bill Tubbs for many years, over 40 to be specific. I first knew of Bill when I was in high school, and he was the owner and editor of the NS Press.  He knew my parents and my in-laws very well and was always supportive of all things North Scott.  more

Oct. 2, 1974: Scott County Extension director Don Olson estimated $6.1 million in crop damage to Scott County farmers after the first frost came two weeks earlier than normal. Olson also said corn yields would be down 10 percent, and bean yields down 30 percent. His pre-frost yield estimates had already been adjusted downward due to poor weather conditions early in the growing season. more

"The hallmark of democracy is equality.  Republican’s Project 2025 would trade the Constitution for a dictator.  Laws passed by the current administration in Des Moines are more compatible with Project 2025 than with democracy’s freedoms, rights, and struggle for equality ..." more

“I was hoping you’d send your resume.” more

Sept. 29, 1999: The North Scott football team scored a major upset of state-ranked and previously unbeaten Bettendorf, 28-26, to ensure a happy Homecoming. Meanwhile, Anne Hamilton and Steve Gsell were crowned Homecoming royalty. more

Thirty-three years ago on a snowy Friday in November, the nightmare of mass school shootings shocked Iowa like it has never been shocked before. more

"Clean, safe water is essential to life! We should all keep this national issue in mind as we vote ..." more

"It is time  to hire Christina Bohannan. Christina understands what real problems are, and has comprehensive solutions that will solve them and benefit Iowans. She will do the work that Miller-Meeks failed to do ..." more

"Illinois reminds me of an old 3 Stooges movie where the Stooges are in a sinking boat and they drill holes in it to let the water out. They raise taxes to raise revenue and drive out businesses and people ..." more

Sept. 23, 2009: A new culvert system was installed at Sheridan Meadows. The project was done to help alleviate flooding problems around the softball and baseball diamonds at the park. more

I have fielded a bunch of emails, text messages and phone calls in the days since the school shooting in Winder, Georgia. more

"I’m running so that we can make room for that respectful debate once again. That’s what makes America the great democracy it is, and I believe that anyone who undermines it doesn’t belong in elected office ..." more

"A vote for Trump not only is a vote for a dictator, and Project 2025. It also is a vote for a person who is not in touch with reality ... " more

"The felon Donald Trump running on the GOP ticket dislikes women and speak about them just like the Taliban do. To whom are they appealing ..." more

Please excuse me if this isn't the column I wanted to write. There was a breaking news story of state importance with roots 12 years ago in Scott County that I wanted to comment about – and had actually done research for it in June – but I spent six nights at University Hospital in Madison, Wis., last week to prepare for follow-up heart valve surgery this week. more

Sept. 12, 1984: The North Scott School Board officially voted to switch to five-on-five girls’ basketball for the upcoming season, becoming the last school in the Mississippi Eight Conference to approve the change. Speaking on behalf of the players, Betsy Braack said the team had accepted there was nothing to be done and they would give the new format their best shot. Superintendent Doug Otto acknowledged the change was a “dramatic move” by the conference that didn’t give the team much time to adjust, but said “It’s time to do the inevitable, and do it now.” more

"When people embrace hate, when they wallow in it. It wreaks havoc on the mind ..." more