May 27, 2020: Frank Wood wrapped up a 47-year career in education, with 35 of those years spent at North Scott. He came to the district as a gym teacher fresh out of college in 1973. In that time, he served as a teacher, coach, athletic director, associate principal and elementary school principal. His career at North Scott bookended a 12-year stint in Rock Island and Riverdale in Illinois. “Up until the day he leaves, he will give 110 percent to make the high school and the district a better place than it was,” said superintendent Joe Stutting. “That’s just Frank.”

Wow, what an adventure the voters of Scott, Clinton, and Jackson County sent my wife (served as clerk) and me on. We went to work immediately on Day 1 and on Day 2, I gave my first floor speech entitled “School Finance 101” about why 2% SSA was a property tax hike for local communities. As bills came up, I reviewed the lobbyist declarations to determine where different groups stood on the issues. Following the old cliché of “trust, but ,” I made personal calls and sent emails to our local elected officials, business owners, and impacted constituents to ensure that I was representing their interests. As your voice in the Iowa Senate, I gave protecting the 5th Amendment regarding the limitations of eminent domain, and after much research and personal phone calls, I voted against the pesticide bill as it would hurt the farmers, and their heirs, should they be unfortunate enough to incur non-Hodgkins Lymphoma. I voted to provide an even business model for our local pharmacies. In summary, I continue to educate myself in areas in which I do not have much background and provide real-life examples in areas that I do. I will continue to answer emails and attend multiple events throughout the year as your State Senator. 

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"Since our founding in 1985, the North Scott Educational Foundation has awarded 1,617 scholarships totaling more than $2.3 million. As we approach the 40th anniversary of our first scholarship award, we are more committed than ever to expanding our reach ..."

"Thank you to everyone who helped with my Eagle Project of a Gaga Ball Pit for Pioneer Village.  I am certain that the day camp kids are going to love it ..."

"Trump openly defies the rule of law. He publicly commits ethical violations. He glorifies money and panders to dictators ..."

"The journey from Paul’s pen to our bookshelves included much copying. He only wrote one letter, which was copied by whoever could do so and sent to others ..."

I’ve written about this before, but high school has changed a lot since my day.

In honor of North Scott's graduation on Sunday, we present a favorite Impressions column of Bill Tubbs', originally published May 15, 1974.

May 22, 1985: As several area communities made plans to mark Memorial Day, Elmer and Dorothy Gronewold of Donahue were ing their son, Larry, who was killed in Vietnam in March of 1968. While the Gronewolds said they had always paid tribute to deceased family and friends on Memorial Day, the event became more poignant to them after they became a Gold Star family. The American Legion Post in Donahue was named after Larry.

A funeral service for s A. Leamer, 86, of Davenport, will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, June 2, at the McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home, Bettendorf. Visitation will be from 9-10:30 a.m. prior to the service on Monday at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Salem Lutheran Cemetery, Princeton. Friends and family are invited to a luncheon following the burial at the LeClaire Community Center.

Donald Rathjen of Davenport will celebrate his 90th birthday with a family luncheon on June 4. Cards may be sent to him at 1575 W. 53rd St., Apt. 154, Davenport, IA 52806.

Micheal Wayne Reedy, 75, of Eldridge, ed away Monday, May 19, 2025, at MercyOne Genesis Medical Center East, Davenport. Mike was born Aug. 10, 1949, in Muscatine, to Don and Velma (Wells) Reedy. He graduated from North Scott Senior High. Mike was married on May 30, 1970, in Big Rock to Jill Ahrens and they were coming up on their 55-year wedding anniversary.

Ann Cecelia Kuehl, 83, of Eldridge, died Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at Ridgecrest Village, Davenport, with her family by her side.

David L. Hotchkiss, 81, of Eldridge, ed away Monday, May 19, 2025, at his home.  Per his request, cremation will be accorded.  A funeral service to celebrate his life will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 29, at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church, Davenport. Burial will be in Sugar Creek Cemetery, Preston.  Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to time of services at the church.  Memorials may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital or American Cancer Society.

A Celebration of Life for Micheal Wayne Reedy, 75, of Eldridge, will be held from noon - 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 21, at the Dixon American Legion. A family burial will be held in the Dixon Memorial Cemetery at 11 a.m., prior to the Celebration of Life. Cremation will be directed by Mississippi Valley Cremation.

A funeral service for Ann Cecelia Kuehl, 83, of Eldridge, will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 24, at Faith Lutheran Church, Eldridge. Burial will be in the Durant Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, May 23, from 4-7 p.m. at the church. Chambers Funeral Home of Eldridge is assisting the family with arrangements.

A funeral service celebrating the life of David Lee Hotchkiss, 81, of Eldridge, will be held at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, May 29, at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church, Davenport. Visitation will be two hours prior to the service at the church. Per his wishes, cremation rites will be accorded, and burial will be in Sugar Creek Cemetery, Preston. The Halligan-McCabe-DeVries Funeral Home, Davenport, is assisting the family with arrangements.

Nancy Kerns (née Power), a cherished wife, mother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend, ed away on April 23, 2025.

Arlouine “Cass” Needham, age 84, of Walcott, ed away Monday, May 5, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.  A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, May 31, at The Bethel Global Methodist Church, Sigourney, with Reverend Doug Cue officiating.  A memorial gathering will be held from 10-11 a.m., prior to the service at the church.  Online condolences may be left at www.bentleyfuneralhome.com. 

Mark J. Burgmeier, 69, of Princeton, died May 8, 2025, at his home.

A funeral service for LeRoy F. Stoltenberg, 80, of Davenport and Brownsville, Texas, was held at noon on Monday, May 12, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Davenport. Visitation was two hours prior to the service on Monday at the church. Per his wishes, his ashes will be spread on the Island of Moloka’i, Hawaii. Weerts Funeral Home, Davenport, assisted the family with arrangements.

A funeral service for Mark John Burgmeier, 69, of Princeton, will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, May 16, at the Halligan-McCabe-DeVries Funeral Home, Davenport. Burial will be in Pine Hill Cemetery, Davenport. Visitation will be Thursday, May 15, from 4-7 p.m. at the funeral home.

A memorial service for Arlouine "Cass" Needham, 84, of Walcott, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 31, at The Bethel Global Methodist Church, Sigourney. A memorial gathering will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Bentley Funeral Home, Durant, is assisting the family with arrangements.

Betty (Elizabeth Ann) Hoag, 80, has been called to her heavenly reward on April 26, 2025, after her second courageous battle with cancer.