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The epitome of brutality “Baseball is the best and baseball is the worst, all at the same time,” Lancer co-coach Brad Ward said following Saturday night’s playoff game.

Lancers down DeWitt in semifinals The Lancer softball train is rolling into the postseason with a final destination of Fort Dodge on the itinerary.

Volunteers and supporters help boost Little League As the North Scott Little League 12U team prepares to head to the state tournament this week, the organization as a whole is celebrating another successful season.

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Obituaries

Obituary: Alvin Korthaus

Alvin A. Korthaus, 96, of Davenport died at the Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House on July 14, 2025.

Obituary: Ronald Tuftee

We are heartbroken to announce the sudden passing of Ronald M. Tuftee, 72, of Eldridge.

Obituary: Karen Carsten

Karen Carsten, 54, of McCausland, passed away, Monday, June 23, 2025, at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn., surrounded by her loving family.

Obituary: Jodi Meyer

Jodi Meyer, 66, of DeWitt, died Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House.

Obituary: Dusty Wallace

Dusty Gene Wallace, 51, of Long Grove, passed away May 29, 2025, at his home in Long Grove. A celebration of Dusty’s life will be held at the family home in Long Grove from 1-5 p.m. …

Death Notice: Karen Carsten

A funeral service celebrating the life of Karen Kaye Carsten, 54, of McCausland, will be held at 7 p.m. Monday, June 30, at the Halligan-McCabe-DeVries Funeral Home, Davenport. …

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