You’ve no doubt heard the derisive phrase, “Those who can’t do, teach.” more

Sept. 4, 1974: New teachers with the North Scott School District included Steve Arp, Marsha Witte and Jeanne Fabreau (Alan Shepard); Jan Schmidt, Delores Rathjen, Suellen Savory, Dennis Johnson and Dale Lacina (high school); Kathy Libby, Jan Lambert, Norma Whipple and Craig Hintz (junior high); Pat Oster, Janet Novasad, Nancy Billups, Mary Donahue and Carol Anderson (Ed White); Ann Mulvihill and Ann Pfaff (Virgil Grissom). more

"Having Mike at the Capitol means Eastern Iowa has a strong voice at the state level ..." more

"It appears that Iowa and 10 other states are more concerned about money than they are about the health of their farmers ..." more

"Time to practice the difficult art of thinking for yourself, time to choose ..." more

"After hearing the disrespect that Trump gave our fallen veterans and those who have fought for our Freedom, I cannot be quiet ..." more

"The MAGA party loudly proclaims their devotion to 'freedom.' What that seems to be is freedom to impose  their beliefs on everyone ..." more

Aug. 28, 1974: French & Hecht officially opened its new manufacturing facility in Walcott. Approximately 3,000 people toured during an open house.  more

The Oscar-winning 1971 film, "Summer of '42," a coming of age story of a 15-year-old boy and his friends in a Massachusetts beach town during World War II, has gifted us the hauntingly beautiful theme song "The Summer Knows."  Composed by Michael Legrand, it won a Grammy and became a pop sensation. more

Donald Trump likes to be the center of attention, calls people names, and is a narcissist. But ABC, CBS, NBC, and Democrats will keep you informed on that. Democrats tout candidates as nice guys, a coach and teacher. Though they say they want to put the past behind and focus on the future, we can’t ignore Harris/Walz past statements and policies. more

"Let’s all raise our glass to Gary and thank him for his service to the 4-H program in Scott County ..." more

"What does Attorney General Brenna Bird have to do with glyphosate other than being a political motivation and support of money to drive an agenda ..." more

"Whether it be affordable housing or healthcare; reducing gun violence; funding state parks and infrastructure; or setting reasonable tax rates, Republicans have failed Iowans. It’s past time to elect leaders that care about Iowans’ concerns ..." more

" ... I can only conclude its author suffers from the ill effects of a prolonged overdose of Rush Limbaugh-style talk radio topped off by several hefty helpings of Fox News ..." more

"He seems to think people should have a right not to be offended by other people ..." more

On June 27, I picked up three prescriptions for my continuing heart health – Eliquis 5 mg, Entresto 24-26 mg and Jardiance 10 mg – from a local pharmacy that cost a combined $6,956 for a 90-day supply. Fortunately for me, my supplemental insurance paid 83 percent, leaving me with an out-of-pocket cost of "only" $1,162. more

Aug. 22, 1984: Former Eldridge residents John and Noreen Gosch planned to present their “In Defense of Children” program in the North Scott Fine Arts Auditorium. The Gosch’s son, Johnny, disappeared on Sept. 5, 1982, while delivering newspapers in Des Moines, and since then, the couple had worked to raise awareness of the issue of abducted children. A second paperboy, 13-year-old Eugene Martin, also disappeared in Des Moines on Aug. 12. more

Not that long ago, I was you—lost, confused, scared, and willing to do almost anything to not be me. But I promise you, that will change. It will get better, and YOU deserve better. more

When I was a kid growing up in eastern Iowa during the 1970s, the school library opened up the world to me. I remember rushing through my homework during study hall, so I could get to the … more

"I am convinced the Harris/Walz ticket will destroy the part of America as we know it that the Obama/Biden administrations have not destroyed ..." more