I took my first oath at age 9 when I joined the Cub Scouts: On my honor, I will do my best, to do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Law of the Pack; To help other people at all times; To keep myself physically strong, mentally awake and morally straight.

Early on in my NSP career, one of my regular Wednesday routines was making Bizzy Bee ad calls on Mohr Implement in Eldridge, P&W Implement in Donahue and Steve’s Auto Sales in McCausland.

Who’s crying now?

Jan. 17, 1996: The Walcott American Legion celebrated its 75th anniversary. The organization was chartered in January of 1921.

"Stand up, Chuck Grassley. After 45 years in Washington, D. C. it is time for you to stand up for all Iowans, make your political voice heard loud and clear, and do the right thing for America ..."

"It is time for truth and reconciliation commissions on the national and local levels to have honest, if difficult, discussions about the damage that has been and is still being caused by White Nationalists and Supremacists with their hate of our fellow Americans ..."

"Donald Trump is so desperate to stay in power, that he and his lawyer Rudy Guiliani will lie any lie to manipulate his supporters ..."

"Why is it that we use popular vote for every other election in our country except for our presidential election ..."

"I am totally amazed and saddened to think that people are against vaccines ..."

"The study of science for the most part is not at odds with the Bible and our Christian faith ..."

A funeral service for Roger A. "Rod" Bourn, 76, of Princeton, will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 18, at the McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home, Bettendorf. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service on Monday at the funeral home. Face masks will be required and social distancing will be observed. Burial will follow at Oakridge Cemetery, Princeton.

A private funeral Mass and burial will be held for Dona Marlene Cawiezell, 86,. of Eldridge. Chambers Funeral Home, Eldridge, is assisting the family with arrangements.

A memorial service for Darold L. Busch, 81, of Donahue, will be held at noon on Friday, Jan. 15, at the Chambers Funeral Home, Eldridge. Visitation will be two hours prior to the service on Friday at the funeral home. Inurnment will be in St. Ann's Cemetery, Long Grove. 

Allan R. Kirby, 77, a former resident of Grand Haven in Eldridge, died on Friday, Jan. 1, 2021, at the Kahl Home in Davenport.

Robert “Bob” L. McDermott, 85, of Eldridge, passed away on Jan. 4, 2021, at Manor Care.  A visitation was held on Friday, Jan. 8, at 10 a.m., with a service at 11 a.m. at the Cunnick-Collins Mortuary.  Burial followed at Davenport Memorial Park Cemetery.  Memorials may be left to King’s Harvest Animal Shelter.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.Cunnick-Collinsmortuary.com.

Kenneth D. Storjohann, 75, of Princeton, passed away Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. There will be a private family service at Zion Lutheran Church, Princeton, with burial in the National Cemetery, Rock Island. Memorials may be made to his church or the Vietnam Veterans #299, Rock Island. Online tributes and condolences may be made at www.therungemortuary.com.

A funeral service for Betty Sue Leeman, 76, of Chelsea, Mich., will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 13 (today), at the Cole Funeral Chapel, Chelsea. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery, Chelsea. Visitation was Tuesday, Jan. 12, at the funeral home.

A private family funeral service will be held for Patricia “Pat” Fisher, 77, of Davenport, formerly of Grand Mound. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Grand Mound. The Runge Mortuary, Davenport, is assisting the family with arrangements.

A service celebrating the life of Richard “Dick” Doyle, 77, of Princeton, will be held at a later date. Inurnment will be in Oakridge Cemetery, Princeton. McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Private funeral services were held for Jimmie C. Mangels, 84, of Bettendorf. Burial was in Davenport Memorial Park. The Runge Mortuary, Davenport, assisted the family with arrangements.

A funeral service for Evelyn Louise Matejcek, 84, of Buffalo, will be held at noon on Wednesday, Jan. 13 (today), at the Runge Mortuary, Davenport. Visitation will be two hours prior to the service on Wednesday at the mortuary. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery, Buffalo.

Donna Lou Moore, 91, of Blue Grass, died Monday, Jan. 4, 2021, at her home. A private funeral service and interment was in the Blue Grass Cemetery. The Bentley Funeral Home, Durant, assisted the family with arrangements.

Kim L. "Buck" Buckland, 60, of Princeton, died Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City. Cremation rites have been accorded, and a memorial service will be held at a later date. Chambers Funeral Home, Eldridge, is assisting the family with arrangements.

A funeral service for Betty Sue Leeman, 76, of Chelsea, Mich., will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 13, at the Cole Funeral Chapel, Chelsea. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery, Chelsea. Visitation will be Tuesday, Jan. 12, at the funeral home.

A private family funeral service will be held for Patricia "Pat" Fisher, 77, of Davenport, formerly of Grand Mound. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Grand Mound. The Runge Mortuary, Davenport, is assisting the family with arrangements.