06 May 2003

A Mother of a Day

By Kathleen McCarthy
Mother's Day will prove difficult for my family this year due to the loss of my sister Gretchen in March. Reflecting on my parents' terrible ordeal, I have tended to focus on my father, whose relationship with my sister was an extraordinary one; therefore his loss has seemed paramount.
29 Apr 2003

Property Tax Reform It's Not

By Administrator
The Iowa state legislature should be applauded for undertaking the ambitious task of overhauling Iowa's property-tax system. Few will disagree that the change is needed. Unfortunately the outcome of the proposed legislation needs considerably more discussion from all corners of the state.
22 Apr 2003

Is the U.S. Senate Calling Former Illinois Governor?

By Rich Miller
Republicans have waited a long time for some good news in this state, and it finally arrived last week. U.S. Senator Peter Fitzgerald announced he wouldn't run for re-election, and former Governor Jim Edgar hinted that he just might enter the race.
22 Apr 2003

Rather than Hate, Let's Debate

By Administrator
The political landscape is heating up with controversy over the war with Iraq, all in the name of freedom of speech and the First Amendment. It would be highly amusing if it weren't such a critical issue both in terms of our national esteem and the potential dangerous long-term consequences.
15 Apr 2003

Get Involved in Your Community

By Letter to Editor
I am appalled at the lack of community participation in the Nuclear Regulatory Commission's proceedings for the re-licensing of the Cordova Nuclear Power Plant. This is an issue that affects everyone living in the Quad Cities and surrounding areas.
15 Apr 2003

Educators and Boats Gripe About Illinois Budget Proposal

By Rich Miller
The cacophony of angry voices has started rising to a fever pitch in the wake of Governor Rod Blagojevich's state budget address last Wednesday. Most of the complaining is coming from three areas: riverboat owners; elementary and secondary educators; and higher-education institutions.
15 Apr 2003

Mediacom Pits Customers Against Public Access

By Jeff Ignatius
Activists trying to ensure that the City of Davenport improves public access to cable-television-production and -broadcast services are competing against some tough opponents: a public vocally concerned about cable rates and a cable provider threatening to pass increased public-access costs onto consumers.
08 Apr 2003

Stock Traders Buy Their Own Reporters in the Illinois Statehouse

By Rich Miller
A new source of cash fell into the laps of Springfield lobbyists this past week. Several New York-based stock-trading firms have hired statehouse lobbyists. But they don't want the lobbyists to lobby for or against anything.
08 Apr 2003

Booming Asbestos Litigation Threatens Iowa's Small Businesses

By Administrator
The big business of asbestos litigation is encroaching upon the livelihood of Iowa's small businesses. Small companies with as few as 20 employees are finding themselves mired in this unending legal morass.
08 Apr 2003

Davenport's Selling. Should You Be Buying?

By Administrator
Three big players in Davenport an nounced last week that they are launching the Go Davenport initiative, a public-image effort designed to "boost Davenport's image." It's a noble goal, and the community should actively promote its strengths and pat itself on the back for its accomplishments.

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