Voters weren’t looking at names on Election Day. They were looking at parties, and they were looking for change. more

Nov. 14, 2001: Eldridge voters turned out in record numbers, calling for change at city hall and roundly rejecting a proposal for an outdoor aquatic complex. Mayor Larry Rauch was defeated by newcomer Frank Wood, and council member Marc Brandt was voted out. Newcomers Steve Mohr and Mike Webber were elected to four-year seats. There was also set to be a run-off for a two-year council seat – although Brian Dockery garnered the most votes on Election Day, he did not earn a majority. He would face off against incumbent Tom Knapper on Dec. 4. Meanwhile, 63.36% of Eldridge voters sided against the pool, which surprised supporters of the proposal. Based on a phone poll, they’d been confident of victory. A record 1,250 residents showed up to the polls on Election Day. more

"It will take a while for the dust to settle after the midterms. Two things we all can agree on: there were too many political ads, and our tax dollars shouldn’t subsidize the world’s richest companies building data centers ..." more

This letter is abridged from the IUC’s online filing system, which is public record. more

This letter is abridged from the IUC’s online filing system, which is public record. more

This letter is abridged from the IUC’s online filing system, which is public record. more

I got to thinking this morning about the word “community.” This is a word I try to avoid, even though I work for a “community newspaper.” The Associate Press Stylebook, a standard reference for journalists, does a decent job explaining why. It advises: more

Nov. 4, 1976: There would be a run-off in Eldridge, as none of the three candidates running to fill a vacancy on the city council earned a majority on Election Night. Gary Ewoldt and Frank Pancratz advanced to the run-off, with just nine votes separating them in the official Election Night tally. more

"Local city government should always be transparent, especially with public records ..." more

"A very smart man told us a long time ago that Democrats and the Left only have 'one playbook,' and what they have done for public schools they want to do for everything. They have a history of failure ..." more

This year, Lancer Productions is going to the dogs. more

I hereby present my list of endorsements. more

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.” more

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

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

"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 ..." more

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

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

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

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