Editor

Phyllis McCrossin won’t be ramblin’ with pen any more

by Phyllis McCrossin Phyllis McCrossin "Wild and windblown... that's how you've grown... Who can cling to a Ramblin' Rose?" — Nat King Cole, 1963 This will be my final column…

Editor May 2, 2022

Sports

Bella Harnish surprises no one, signs with Davenport

Bella Harnish Senior Isabella Harnish made it official this weekend by signing on the dotted line her intention to go go to Davenport University next fall and continue her very…

Editor May 1, 2022

Editorial

Dorr Twp. sexism repeats itself, then withdraws

ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. “It's deja vu all over again.” — Baseball Hall of Famer Yogi Berra Chandler…

Editor May 1, 2022

Columns

Mushroom provolone burgers with caramelized onions is tasty entree

This onion, bella mushroom, and provolone burger has layers of flavor that your family is sure to enjoy. You’ll find that Bella’s are great to pair up with onions and…

Editor May 1, 2022

Obituaries

Celebration of life for Hope Wassenaar will be Monday

Hope Ann Wassenaar died Monday, April 25, after a long battle with metastatic breast cancer. She was 48 years old. It would be wrong to say that Hope lost her…

Editor May 1, 2022

Obituaries

Former Leighton fireman Marty Nagel’s funeral set

Martin G. "Marty" Nagel, age 66, died Thursday, April 28. Marty was born in Moline and worked as an electrician until he retired in 2018. He was a volunteer for…

Editor April 30, 2022

Sports

Wildcats move to 9-1; still overlooked by ratings gurus

Emma Ludema Just like last season, the Wayland High School softball team seems overlooked by the ratings “experts.” The Wildcats Saturday annexed three more victories by sweeping Fremont, Holland Christian…

Editor April 30, 2022

Obituaries

Memorial service for Roy Whittoff May 21 at K of C

Roy C. Whitthoff, age 71 of Decatur, Ga., died April 15. Roy was an MSU graduate. He had a unique sense of humor and was thoughtful about remembering others with…

Editor April 30, 2022

Sports

Hopkins track teams score 3 firsts at Hastings Relays

The Hopkins boys’ and girls’ varsity track teams joined Delton, Hamilton, Battle Creek Pennfield and host Hastings Friday afternoon and evening in the Hastings Relays. The Vikings managed to capture…

Editor April 29, 2022

Columns

Basura: Fox host Laura Ingraham’s Bad Angle

“Pity the mother and the father when the kids go away.” — The Amazing Rhythm Aces Fox host Laura Ingraham earns $15 million per year, according to four sources. I’d…

Editor April 29, 2022