Among the best in the nation, new districts are drawn every 10 years to reflect population shifts. The lines in Iowa, unlike most states, are drawn by a nonpartisan group, the Legislative Services Agency, without regard to where incumbents live or what their party affiliation is.

Sept. 24, 1981: Gene Schneckloth was elected president of the North Scott School Board, succeeding James Tank. Robert Medd was voted in as vice president.

Iowa’s nonpartisan redistricting process has long been held up as a model for the country, even though most other states have shown little interest in adopting it.

Twenty years ago Sept. 11, the United States was attacked by al-Qaeda terrorists who had received training and refuge in Taliban-controlled Afghanistan. Twenty years ago next month, the U.S. and the U.K. launched Operation Enduring Freedom, and the Afghanistan war was begun. Over 80 percent of Americans supported the war effort in the beginning.

"This image is from Grant Wood’s 'American Gothic.' It is a statement of praise for Governor Reynolds’ employment of a relevant style of management ..."

"While we understand the challenges of these times, the members of the North Scott Clergy Group strongly advise that Wednesday nights continue to be safeguarded for the sake of our families and congregations ..."

"However, when Miller-Meeks shared a conspiracy theory about whether or not children could spread the COVID virus – they can - I started to seriously consider her credibility ..."

"A big thanks to our citizens as we work through personnel issues at city hall. This is not where we want to put our time and energy. It's a difficult situation, but we continue to work for YOU ..."

"With all the things going on in the world today, Jesus and the Bible are the only things I can have confidence in ..."

"An estimated 620,000 men lost their lives in the U.S. Civil War. In addition, 675,000 deaths occurred in the United States during the 1918 flu pandemic. Today, 664,000 deaths in the United States, plus an additional 1,800 deaths a day from COVID-19 and its Delta variant ..."

Larry and Cara Matzen, along with Scott and Kelly Ashby, announce the upcoming wedding of their children, Jentz Matzen and Nicole Ashby, on the evening of Oct. 9 at the Matzen family home at 24689 Scott Park Road in Eldridge at 7 p.m.

Norman Joseph Stender, “Joe,” passed away peacefully in the loving arms of his family on Sept. 7, 2021, in Iowa City.

Arthur R. Petersen, age 79, of New Liberty, passed away on Friday, Sept. 17, 2021, at Cedar Manor in Tipton. Memorial services will be held on Friday, Sept. 24 at 2 p.m. at Chapman Funeral Home in Clarence. Burial will follow in the New Liberty Cemetery. Visitation will be held from noon until service time at the funeral home.

Danielle (Hennings) Rentfro, 46, of Davenport, died Sept. 2, 2021, in Davenport. No services will be held, and a celebration of life will be held at a later date. Trimble Funeral Home & Crematory is assisting the family with arrangements.

Raymond Gene Thomsen, 82, of Long Grove, died Sept. 17, 2021, in North Liberty. A family burial with military honors will be held at the Rock Island National Cemetery on Friday, Sept. 24. The family invites all friends and family to a Celebration of Life Open House at Don and Lisa Brunning’s home at 30858 144th Ave., Long Grove, on Saturday, Sept. 25, from 12-5 p.m.

A funeral service for Marilyn J. Wriedt, 83, of Eldridge, was held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 18, at DeWitt Evangelical Free Church. Visitation was Saturday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at the church. Burial was in Fairmount Cemetery, Davenport. The Runge Mortuary, Davenport, assisted the family with arrangements.

A funeral service for Alyn Elmer "Aly" Rittmer, 90, of DeWitt, will be held at noon Saturday, Sept. 18, at the Schultz Funeral Home, DeWitt. Visitation will be from 9-11:45 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery, DeWitt.

A family burial with military honors for Raymond Gene Thomsen, 82, of Long Grove, will be held at Rock Island National Cemetery on Friday, Sept. 24. The family invites all friends and family to a Celebration of Life Open House at Don and Lisa Brunning's home at 30858 144th Ave., Long Grove, on Saturday, Sept. 25, from noon - 5 p.m. 

A memorial service for Arthur R. Petersen, 79, of New Liberty, will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 24, at the Chapman Funeral Home, Clarence. Visitation will be two hours prior to the service on Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in the New Liberty Cemetery.

Barbara Bauer of Taylorville, Ill., will celebrate her 90th birthday Sept. 30 with a card shower. All family and friends are invited to send Barbara birthday wishes to her home in Taylorville Estates at 705 S. Houston St., #24, Taylorville, IL 62568.

Steven and Denise Smith of Long Grove will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an anniversary reception on Sept. 24. All friends and relatives are invited to call from 5:30-8 p.m. at Buzzy’s in Welton.

Jordan and Kaley Delp of Davenport are the parents of a daughter born at 5:18 a.m. July 7, 2021, at Genesis Birth Center, Davenport.

Dean Johannsen, loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully in his sleep Sept. 4, 2021 at the age of 77.

On Aug. 27, 2021, the community of family and friends surrounding Robert W. York, of Eldridge, lost a beautiful soul. Bob’s life ended too soon, taken suddenly through natural causes. 

A celebration of life for Lori Marie Warrington, 46, of Davenport, was held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 14, at the Runge Mortuary, Davenport. No visitation was held.