Letter to the editor

Thanks to Miller-Meeks for hosting House Speaker Johnson

Posted 5/8/24

"I wanted to express my appreciation for the recent gathering in Iowa City featuring House Speaker Mike Johnson, hosted by our congresswoman, Rep. Mariannette Miller Meeks ..."

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Local sports

'Third time is the charm' One of the hallmarks of great tennis players is being able to win without your ‘A’ game. Grit and a fierce resolution not to lose go a long way.

No shortage of success The state made the North Scott girls’ track team schlep all the way to Cedar Rapids and Kingston Stadium for this year’s state qualifying meet.

10 Lancers book spots at State It wouldn’t be a 2024 North Scott track and field meet without a little rain.

Obituaries

Death Notice: Michael Hays

A funeral service celebrating the life of Michael Earl Hays, 55, of Eldridge, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 21, at Calvary Church of the Quad Cities, Moline. Private family …

Death Notice: Robert Braunschweig

A celebration of life for Robert E. Braunschweig, 88, of Minneapolis, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 8, at Christian Free Lutheran Church, Wheatland. Visitation with the family …

Death Notice: Kevin Lamfers

A private family graveside funeral service for Kevin M. Lamfers, 53, of rural Princeton, will be held at Salem Lutheran Cemetery, rural Princeton. Visitation will be Saturday, May 18, …

Death Notice: Myron Lensch

A funeral service for Myron A. Lensch, 95, of Davenport, formerly of Walcott, will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, May 20, in the Runge Mortuary Chapel, Davenport. Burial will follow in …

Obituary: Jack Beuse

A Memorial Mass for Jack Beuse, 93, of West Des Moines, formerly of Princeton, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 18, at Our Lady of the River Catholic Church, 28200 …

Obituary: Donald Davis

Donald Joseph Davis, age 82, of Fayetteville, Ark., passed away on May 6, 2024, in Fayetteville.