20 Nov 2001

One of a Kind: Suzie Martens, 1933-2001

By Kathleen McCarthy
Suzie Martens, a dear friend of my entire family, passed last week amidst the comfort and love of her family. Suzie had battled cancer for years, and battle she did. She actually survived much longer than her doctors predicted, but those who knew her were not remotely surprised.
20 Nov 2001

Plymouth Rock, 1621

By Garry Lee Wright
Look, Running Deer is coming! And he seems to be out of breath. Running Deer, what news have you brought?" "Greetings, Bald Eagle. I (cough) have just (cough, cough) come from the European visitors and (cough, cough, cough).
13 Nov 2001

Voters Give Politicians Free Pass

By Letter to Editor
Bully for Kathleen McGreevy and her admonition to Davenport voters to put up or shut up! Her "Words from the Editor" column in the October 31-November 6 edition (Issue 347) hit the proverbial nail on the head.
13 Nov 2001

Prime Time

By Garry Lee Wright
" ... so as White House chief of staff, I want to congratulate you all again on a very successful week. The country's united behind us, we're hitting our military objectives, and even that old smallpox vaccine might still be good.
06 Nov 2001

Dirty Politics in Davenport

By Kathleen McCarthy
The Reader has been publishing since 1993, which means we've witnessed a fair number of elections. None has been so fraught with dirty politics than Davenport's 5th Ward race between incumbent Wayne Hean and his opponent Bill Holgerson.
06 Nov 2001

Local Students Learn Lessons About Hunger

By Jeff Ignatius
Adam Zelsdorf and Jason Held aren't your typical high-school seniors. Well, they are in some ways: They throw things at each other and don't try to hide their youthful enthusiasm and itchy feet. But teenage mannerisms aside, Zelsdorf and Held are unusual.
06 Nov 2001

Wild Blue Yonder

By Garry Lee Wright
"All right, let's everybody finish up their Krispy Kremes and settle down. This session of the Joint Congressional Subcommittee in Charge of Hammering Out This Damn Airport Security Mess will now come to order." "Mr.
30 Oct 2001

No More Excuses: Vote or Move!

By Kathleen McCarthy
Next week, Davenport voters will have the opportunity to vote for their new mayor and city council. A precious few of you bothered to turn out for the primary, so now you have to live with the slate of candidates before you.
30 Oct 2001

Davenport City Election Guide

By No Author
The River Cities' Reader sent surveys to the candidates in all contested races in Davenport's November 6 general election. Their responses are reprinted below, and candidates are ordered alphabetically.
30 Oct 2001

Spy Guys

By Garry Lee Wright
Good morning, Central Intelligence Agen - I mean, Bureau of Public Roads." "Geez Louise, Stan! Can't you guys even answer the phone right?" "Is that you, Mr. Director? Sorry, I was just covering the desk while the girl was at lunch.

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