This year, Lancer Productions is going to the dogs.

I hereby present my list of endorsements.

Nov. 2, 2011:  The North Scott football team carried a very special flag into the postseason – a Lancer flag that was flown in Iraq the same day as the Homecoming game, Sept. 16. A group of soldiers from the Mount Joy Army Aviation Facility had been stationed in Iraq since January, and with so many of them having ties to North Scott and the football team, Todd Isley thought it might be a morale booster to have a Lancer flag on base. His wife and football coach Kevin Tippet arranged for flags to be sent to Isley in Iraq, and they were flown during a mission. “Our kids have to understand that there are people giving up a lot so that we can have some of the freedoms we enjoy,” said Tippet. “Seeing this flag and hearing how soldiers halfway across the world are rooting for them helps them understand the big picture a little bit.”

"Iowa’s future is on the ballot. Examine the records, understand the proposals, and consider their impact on Iowa families and future generations ..."

"On Nov. 3, look beyond party politics and vote NO on Amendment 1 to preserve flexibility and accountability for future generations ..."

"Recent comments by my opponent have raised questions about the security of Scott County land records and suggested that the county’s Information Technology Department had recommended that the Recorder’s Office move its records to another company ..."

"I’m proud to endorse Tim Carr, Stephen Doerscher and Kevin Randle to be our next Supervisors ..."

"I hope you join with me in voting to re-elect Mike Zimmer ..."

"Please consider voting for Tim Carr for Scott County Supervisor ..."

"I strongly encourage Scott County voters to support John Maxwell for re-election as Scott County Supervisor ..."

Celebrating a milestone!

Dick Cole will celebrate his 90th birthday with a cake birthday party on Sunday, Nov. 8. All friends and relatives are invited to join him from 1-4 p.m. at the Long Grove Community Center, 114 N. First St., Long Grove. Dick would love to see you there! No gifts, only your presence.

James Dennis “JD” Marken, 86, of Eldridge, formerly of Savanna, Ill., passed away peacefully at home on Oct. 13, 2026, with family and his beloved cat “Kitty” at his side.

Robert Mark Tomsche was born on Dec. 27, 1955, in Wells, Minn.  He passed away on Oct. 19, 1926.

Bruce Mohr passed away June 28, 2026, in Cañon City, Colo., of cancer with his family nearby.

Ida E. Winckler, 88, formerly of Davenport, and, in recent years, Independence, died Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, at Buchanan County Health Center in Independence.  Services to celebrate her life were held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 2136 Brady St., Davenport.  Visitation was held from 4-7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16, at Weerts Funeral Home, Kimberly at Jersey Ridge, in Davenport.  Burial was in Pine Hill Cemetery, Davenport.  Memorial donations may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church or University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital.

A funeral service celebrating the life of Ida E. Winckler, 88, of Independence, formerly of Davenport, will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Davenport. Burial will be in Pine Hill Cemetery, Davenport. Visitation will be Friday, Oct 16, from 4-7 p.m. at Weerts Funeral Home, Davenport.

Tracy Joy Regan Brinkmeyer, age 46, of Orono, Minn., passed away peacefully on Oct. 4, 2026, in Minneapolis, Minn.

Randy George Claeys, 38, passed away unexpectedly, Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, in Bettendorf. A celebration in honor of his life was Friday, Oct. 9, at 10 a.m. at The Runge Mortuary. Visitation was Thursday, Oct. 8, from 4 to 8 p.m., at the mortuary. Interment was at the National Cemetery with military honors. In lieu of flowers, memorials may go to Randy’s family.

Alan Clayton “Tater” Kent, 79, of McCausland, passed away at his home on Oct. 2, 2026.

Funeral services for Viola Faye Spinsby, 92, of Davenport, were held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home, Bettendorf. Burial followed at Glendale Cemetery, LeClaire. Family greeted friends on Monday from 5:00 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the funeral home.

Mark Alan Beitel, age 64, of rural Stockton, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Oct. 20, 2025.  Cremation rites have been accorded.  Burial of his cremated remains will take place at a later date next to his parents in the Walcott Cemetery. A Celebration of Life luncheon will be held at the Walcott American Legion on Saturday, Oct. 17, starting at 11 a.m. Memorials can be made to the Walcott American Legion Post #548, Walcott Legion’s Auxiliary and Walcott Fire Dept. Online condolences may be left at www.bentleyfuneralhome.com.

Richard A. Rekemeyer, 80, of Maquoketa, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, at Mercy One Genesis East Campus, Davenport.

Patricia Ann Bruner, 91, passed away at home on Sept. 23, 2026. Per her wishes, cremation rites have been accorded, and a celebration of life will be held Oct. 18 at the Crane & Pelican in LeClaire.

A funeral service for Viola Faye Spinsby, 92, of Davenport, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home, Bettendorf.  Burial will follow in Glendale Cemetery, LeClaire. Visitation will be Monday, Oct. 12, from 5-7 p.m. at the funeral home.