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DAVENPORT — With the filing deadline for the Aug. 4 primary election set for 5 p.m. Friday, Lincoln County residents and area candidates have filed for a range of local, legislative and congressional offices. All incumbents filed for re-election. As of 3:30 p.m. today at press time, the following positions have candidates filed. All countywide and commissioner races drew single Republican candidates. Several Republican precinct committee officer positions also received filings across the county. Filing remains open through Fr...
DAVENPORT - Five high-crash locations in Lincoln County will be getting rumble strips. Public Works Director David Orvis and County Engineer James Wege updated Lincoln County commissioners Scott Hutsell and Jo Gilchrist during the commissioners meeting Monday, May 4. Commissioner Rob Coffman was absent. Orvis said the $300,000 project targets the intersections of Mohler/Harrington-Tokio, Little Falls/Devils Gap and Waukon/Highway 231 (both sides) plus the south side of...
INCIDENT LOG Editor’s note: Most items in this section reflect the starting point for response by local police and emergency agencies. The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) does not release names of individuals who report possible criminal or suspicious activities to dispatchers or alleged victims for this column. DISPATCH LOG April 27 Traffic stops: 5 6:35 a.m. — Citizen assist. A woman requested a ride from Lincoln County Hospital back to her house in Wilbur after arriving by ambulance with her daughter; a deput...
DAVENPORT - Broadband Director Margie Hall reported steady progress and renewed community interest across several phases of the county's high-speed internet expansion during the commissioners meeting Monday, May 4. Hall updated Commissioners Scott Hutsell and Jo Gilchrist; Rob Coffman was absent. Residents in the Northridge development near Davenport and Wilbur have encouraged officials to restart construction of their stalled fiber network. Hall said Northwest Line Builders...
ODESSA - Classic cars, live music and a vintage soda machine drew families and car enthusiasts to the third annual Odessa PTO Car & Bike Show on Saturday, April 26, turning a small-town fundraiser into a day of nostalgia, community and support for local schools in rural Lincoln County. The event drew 50 vehicles - eight more than last year - along with four vendors, live music, an FFA plant sale, quilt show and yard sales, PTO member and organizer Sandi Smith said. "We have gr...
DAVENPORT — With one key local office vacant and most incumbents expected to seek re-election, Lincoln County’s 2026 election season kicks off next week as candidates can begin filing for a full slate of county positions. Elections Manager Norm Caley said the majority of courthouse positions are on the ballot this cycle, along with dozens of precinct committee officer spots for both major parties. A 1% filing fee based on salary applies to the paid offices. “Those positions, we have one Democrat lately who files, and 16 to...
INCIDENT LOG Editor’s note: Most items in this section reflect the starting point for response by local police and emergency agencies. The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) does not release names of individuals who report possible criminal or suspicious activities to dispatchers or alleged victims for this column. DISPATCH LOG April 20 Traffic stops: 8 7:48 a.m. — Motor vehicle theft. (Details redacted.) 9:03 a.m. — Fraud. (Details redacted.) 9:06 a.m. — Death investigation. (Details redacted.) 10:14 a.m. — Medical. A...
Gerald Ray Kissler Dec 31, 1946 - March 13, 2026 Gerald Ray Kissler died March 13, 2026 from a history of complications related to cardiovascular disease. He was born in Odessa Wash. on Dec. 31, 1946 and eventually moved to Davenport Wash. where he met and married the love of his life, Cathryn Grace McGath, in 1965. After graduating with a PhD from Washington State University, he accepted a position at UCLA where he worked as a university administrator for many years. Jerry...
Davenport birthdays April 30: Evan Dennis, Terry Geissler, Aria Crandell May 2: Aubrey Atkinson, Heather Becker May 3: Rod Pankey, Glenn Arland, Lynne Guhlke, Cassandra Collins, Jacob Anderson, Riley Hennings, Noraly Ezenyimulu May 4: Ron Burnett, Marty Parsons, Kariya Lacy May 5: Becky Oehlwein, Natasha Goetz, Clay Wilken May 6: Andrew Collins, Eleanor Easley, Nicholas Goetz Davenport anniversaries May 1: Brian and Theresa Telford Reardan birthdays April 30: Paul Lillengreen, Ethan Landt May 1: Wendy Zwainz, Stan Schwartz...
ODESSA - Davenport and Odessa students won multiple awards at the Washington FBLA State Business Leadership Conference on April 21-24. Davenport sent 32 students and recorded 14 Top 10 finishes, with five teams or individuals qualifying for the national leadership conference in San Antonio, Texas, from June 29 to July 3. Davenport national qualifiers are: • Community Service Project, first place - Seniors Faith Bell and McCall Knopp, and sophomore Everett Prewitt • Bus...
RITZVILLE - The Odessa Tigers battled against a crowded 17-team field Saturday at the Undeberg Invitational, securing several standout finishes against stiff competition from around the region. Colfax claimed the boys team title with 88 points, while Odessa finished 15th with 18. Brewster dominated the girls meet, scoring 132 points, as the Tigers locked up an eighth-place showing with 44 points. Odessa's girls were paced by Oceanna Reeves, who captured the high jump title by...
ODESSA - The Odessa Tigers honored six seniors on Senior Night Tuesday by splitting a baseball doubleheader with Curlew, winning the opener 11-9 before falling 18-8 in the nightcap. It marked one of the first games for the Tigers under new head coach Cam Smith and assistant Zach Schafer following the sudden resignation last week of longtime coach Joe Scholmer and assistant Travis Powers, who both attended the contest. Senior pitchers Miller Stout and Aiden Valline led Odessa...
ODESSA - The Odessa High School Tigers baseball coach and his assistant have stepped down. Head Coach Joe Schlomer and Assistant Coach Travis Powers made the announcement earlier this week, citing a desire to spend more time with family. Cam Smith is expected to serve as interim head baseball coach for the remainder of the season. Athletic Director Larry Moffet was unavailable for comment before deadline. Schlomer, who also coached football three seasons with a 21-11 record...
INCIDENT LOG Editor’s note: Most items in this section reflect the starting point for response by local police and emergency agencies. The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) does not release names of individuals who report possible criminal or suspicious activities to dispatchers or alleged victims for this column. DISPATCH LOG April 13 Traffic stops: 7 9:24 a.m. — Abandoned vehicle reported. A property owner in Wilbur reported a non-running vehicle left on his property by others who had not returned; the vehicle did n...
ODESSA — The Odessa PTO will host its 3rd Annual Car & Bike Show on Saturday, April 25, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Odessa. The free public event will feature live music, food vendors, an FFA plant sale, quilt show, local yard sales and swag bags. Trophies will be awarded and vendors are still wanted. Vehicle or vendor entry is subject to a fee. Organizers are encouraging the community to attend and show off cars, trucks and bikes. For more information, check the Odessa PTO Facebook event page....
1 years ago Floyd Milner was dragged several feet by a team of runaway horses while working at a railroad crossing in Govan. The team became spooked and dashed from the elevator where grain was being unloaded and ran across the tracks. Milner saw the horses and sprang for the bridles but missed. More than 100 people joined in a general cleanup of Mountain View Cemetery. Every business in Davenport closed during cleanup hours, and every firm in town was represented in the workforce. The Odessa Hardware Co. offered a set of p...
Fresh asparagus and rhubarb are in season. Steamed or grilled asparagus and rhubarb pie on the menu are signs of spring and approaching summer. Lemon Roast Asparagus is easy to prepare, either on a barbeque grill or in oven, and the foil pouch method makes cleanup quick. Lemon and pepper enhance the asparagus flavor. Lemon Roast Asparagus Heavy duty foil 6-8 asparagus spears per person (a bundle usually makes 4 servings) Lemon juice Olive or canola oil Ground black pepper Sea...
Davenport birthdays April 23: Ken Jacobsen, Arliene Jungblom, Mary Sorensen, Melissa Perry April 24: Leslie Schweiger, Jeff Lust, Kinsley Kragt, Robert Bilodeaux April 25: Steve Plasencia April 26: Ken Deal, George Arland, Maci Holderby April 27: Libby Mattox, Brian Morcom April 28: Sami Guhlke, Jubilee Ann Mielke April 29: Brian Madison, Josh Smith, Yara Hein Davenport anniversaries April 23: Scott and Denise Liebing April 24: Gene and Manuela Hinkey April 25: Patrick and Wendy Bodeau, Brad and Jamie Chappell Reardan...
CHENEY - Reardan and Odessa track teams competed Saturday, April 18, at the Van Kuren Invitational at Cheney High School. Reardan's Gavin Wynecoop ran 11.79 seconds in the boys 100 meters. Elijah Bentley posted a personal best of 53.32 seconds in the 400 meters. Kacen Landreth recorded a PR of 2:20.12 in the 800 meters. The boys 4x100 and 4x200 relay teams placed 14th and 13th, respectively. For Odessa, Landon McMillan ran 11.81 seconds in the 100 meters and 17.41 seconds in...
ODESSA — The Odessa Tigers baseball team canceled its home game against Waterville-Mainsfield on Tuesday, April 21, due to a shortage of players. The Tigers’ next game is scheduled for Saturday at Wilbur-Creston-Keller....
INCIDENT LOG Editor’s note: Most items in this section reflect the starting point for response by local police and emergency agencies. The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) does not release names of individuals who report possible criminal or suspicious activities to dispatchers or alleged victims for this column. DISPATCH LOG April 6 Traffic stops: 7 9:51 a.m. — Civil situation. Two brothers reported trespassing concerns at their deceased mother’s property on SR 2 E; they were advised to seek a court order or modify...
Davenport birthdays April 16: Victoria Schweiger, Joanne Hollis-Buck April 17: Kim Cole April 18: Malizza Hinkey April 19: Cara Phillips, Morgan Wagner, Pat Abbott, Jolie Sorensen, Tyler Jenness, Kayson Kragt, Jasper White, Jeanette Zellmer April 20: Janice Emery, Ciarrah Smith, Sawyer Raugust, Tom Guhlke April 21: John Gunning, Denise Liebing, Murphy Schreck, Amelia Strite April 22: Heather Panke, Samuel Choate, Donna Sitko, Ben Wainblat. Davenport anniversaries April 16: Mary and Raven Wright April 18: Clay and Marie...
1 years ago After the city clerk informed the Davenport city council that more than forty users were delinquent in paying their water bill the council wants the shut off ordinance strictly enforced. 75 years ago 14 year old Ted Hollis is the youngest businessman in Davenport. The young man is operating a shoe shine business at Ed’s Barbershop in the afternoons and on Saturdays. 50 years ago Lloyd’s Hardware bowling team finished first in the Wheat League this week after completeing 30 weeks of competition. The team con...
POMEROY — Odessa athletes turned in several strong individual and relay performances Tuesday, April 14, at a District 6 1B league eet at Pomeroy High School’s Lybecker Field. Landon McMillan won the 110-meter hurdles in 17.76 seconds and took second in the 300 hurdles (45.76 PB). He also placed eighth in the 100-meter dash (12.58 PB) and third in long jump (17-08.50). Aiden Schmierer finished second in the 110 hurdles (18.30) and third in the 300 hurdles (47.36). He placed sixth in the 200 (26.92). Izaak Schmierer took nin...
