Recently I have been drawn into the world of dumpster diving, which is the increasingly popular act of rummaging through dumpsters for usable …
Moline residents have an important choice to make April 6. A decision that will no doubt alter the course of Moline's future. Your choice: opt…
Regarding Sen. Charles Grassley's Jan. 20 column — it's too little, too late. Grassley has enabled Donald Trump and Trump's minions for four y…
America's elections are a critical component of our democracy. The accurate counting of all eligible ballots is key to the integrity of our el…
My family, friends and neighbors are divided about politics. Neither side is listening. Both sides think the other side is acting in bad faith…
On July 1, 2017, Iowa's distracted driving law became a primary law, meaning that a law enforcement officer can stop any driver who is texting…
How we respond to the surge in COVID-19 says a lot about what we think, believe and value. Research shows that the virus is more likely to spr…
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Mark Schwiebert’s arguments against the Electoral College (Nov. 12 column) would weigh more if the voting map weren’t so fresh. A sea of red, …
It is not a matter of choice. It’s a matter of defense. And capitalize that "D", as in Department of Defense, our DOD. Nuclear submarines, mis…
Socrates always challenged his students with the question; “Why?”. That is how I start this next part of my story about our Board of Superviso…
Hunger in our community still exists today. Food is a human necessity, yet many do not attain the proper amount of meals. Hunger does not affe…
Thank you for Megan Valley's reporting about the giveaway of Lincoln Elementary School. This is clearly not in the public interest. It is time…
A recent Dispatch-Argus editorial addressed an upcoming project to upgrade to a "state-of-the-art" emergency radio system. Rock Island, Scott …
Despite many attempted proposals, bills, and votes for comprehensive immigration reform, none have yet become law. Our immigration system does…
On March 29, the Rock Island Arsenal held a 50-year anniversary celebration to commemorate our Vietnam veterans. I was asked to take photos to…
In 2017, Western Illinois University’s core expenses amounted to $243 million. While this may seem expensive, it is only slightly more than wh…
My disabled child and I just left Davenport and our family. In less than a month, I found two other families who left for the same reason— to …
When I was a sophomore in high school, I rented some farm land of my own, over and above working on the family farm. That means l've been farm…
It’s Democratic Party caucus time. Every two years, friends and neighbors get together to participate in grassroots democracy at their precinc…
I moved away from Muscatine in 2009 and had the opportunity recently to visit family and friends for about a week. In general, not much has ch…
The problem with allowing local control of ticket cameras is that they are always used for profits, never for any true safety improvements.
Iowa’s 88th General Assembly started Jan. 8. Before looking ahead, remember on July 1, 2016, the beginning of Iowa’s fiscal year 2017, Iowa’s …
The St. Patrick Society Quad-Cities Grand Parade will march Saturday, March 17.
I don’t know about you, but I’m glad to be in the beginning of a new year. I have a dream, a plan and anticipation of success. I’m excited abo…
One of the most enjoyable parts of working at the YMCA is the opportunity to interact with so many different members of Iowa communities. Rega…
I recently heard Leann Toughy, the mother from the “Blind Side” speak. (Sandra Bullock played her in the movie). She said when she started hel…
Public education in Iowa was established upon our Dec. 28, 1846, statehood. Today, parents are blessed to have six options for their children’…
