Opinion
A recent flurry of editorials has been written on the dire state of our students’ reading proficiency in Quincy Public Schools (QPS), which raises the question: Who should be held accountable for only 20 percent of our third-grade students meeting proficiency standards in reading? It is important to highlight that all parties involved are good people, yet this literacy crisis…
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I guess my first question would be, considering all the other items Listerine had been used for, who thought it would work as a mouthwash? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,026 of The Daily Dirt. 1. If you knew more than two or three of the following facts, I will…
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Daily Dirt for Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024 Oh well, there’s always the 2028 Games in Los Angeles … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,028 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The Paris Olympics come to an end Sunday, and to be honest it feels about time for the event to be over. I’ve…
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I’m going to have to see if that “McGangbang” is available at any of the local McDonald’s outlets … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,027 of The Daily Dirt. 1. I think’s it’s fair to say that “Animal House” House is one of the most beloved films, no matter what generation…
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Make sure to don’t skip over the dried ants information … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,026 of The Daily Dirt. 1. During the Olympics, we often get lost in all the pomp and circumstance that surrounds the Games. Beyond all the hoopla, however, are some serious rules competitors must follow,…
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I’ve always thought that true political talent is rooted in dexterity: the ability to appeal to a wide variety of constituencies without significant internal contradictions. Every politician starts with his or her base. Sometimes that base is ideological. Other times it is, racial, geographic or generational. Candidates with dexterity are not only able to expand…
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It was great to have 40-plus people at the tax rate hearing on July 30 for the Hannibal School District. I provided some brief comments at the meeting but could not finish those due to the three-minute time constraint for speaking. I am going to share my full thoughts with you now as the School…
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Daily Dirt for Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024 I think Joe Diffie said it first. There’s something women like about a pick-up man … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,025 of The Daily Dirt. 1. No matter what your age, if you’re a man, you still got to have game. Take it from…
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The most gratifying, at least for me, of the following items is the first one … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,025 of The Daily Dirt. 1. I’m sure most of my fellow boomers can relate to the following much more easily than some of our younger friends. When you get…
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If you want to spend at least $250,000, you can own a sturdy 13,000 square foot building smack dab in a residential neighborhood. At least a dozen people have kicked the tires on the Quincy Public School property at 20th and Hampshire (known as “The Bus Barn”) by touring and/or inquiring about the building, which…
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Don’t forget to wish Ralph Malph a happy birthday later this week … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,024 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Granted, we know how great artists like Aretha Franklin, Elvis Presley and Rolling Stones were. But what was the song that pushed them over the top —…
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There have been few true icons in the game-show industry, and Alex Trebek was certainly one of them … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,023 of The Daily Dirt. 1. What a great — and fitting — tribute to one of television’s all-time positive personalities. Alex Trebek, the late and longtime…
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And as they say in the Muddy River world headquarters, “Hello, Adam!” … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,023 of The Daily Dirt. 1. We’ve reached the end of our tribute to “Seinfeld,” and fittingly, the final character to be spotlighted is Jerry himself. Jerry was always the straight man when…
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A Facebook post last week by state Sen. Willie Preston (D-Chicago) created a stir, caused one of his fellow Democratic Senators to bow out of a planned joint fundraiser and, ultimately, the entire fundraiser was canceled. It’s all a good illustration of the ill-informed, rapid-fire insanity of our social media-fueled era. Sen. Preston posted an…
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Full circle at “American Idol”: Carrie’s coming home … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,022 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Today, it’s Cosmo’s turn. Our salute of the four main “Seinfeld” characters marches on. Today we tip our hat to Cosmo Kramer, the longtime cross-the-hall neighbor of Jerry who in the…
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I once said, “Yada, yada, yada” to my wife. For the record, it wasn’t a pleasant experience … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,020 of The Daily Dirt. 1. We can continue our tribute to the four principal characters of the classic TV sitcom, “Seinfeld.” Today’s spotlight shines on Elaine, the…
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Approximately 4 weeks ago I attended my very first ever City Council meeting on July 15, 2024. I was there to voice my opinion and concerns of the conditions of our town frequently referred as “The Gem City” and our very poorly kept streets, roads, sidewalks, etc… This just makes me wonder…does our Mayor, the…
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I have to admit, George was always my favorite when watching “Seinfeld” … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,020 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Today we start another tribute week, this one dealing with the main characters from arguably the funniest TV show ever created, “Seinfeld”. The first subject is George,…
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Watching highlights of Congressional hearings this week, it looks like we have our scapegoat for the violence related to the recent Donald Trump rally — Kimberly Cheatle, head of the Secret Service. Sadly in modern history, this event joins the attempt to the life of President Ronald Reagan in the 1980s and the assassination of…
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Perhaps you are like me in noticing all the “back to school” sales as students from elementary school through college and graduate school prepare for their return to the classroom soon. Did you know Missouri’s judges also are gearing up to go back to school? All Missouri judges (and lawyers too) are required to have…
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I wanted to take a moment and respond to a recent letter to the editor. I’m a firm believer of the first amendment, having sworn numerous times to defend it (with my life, if necessary) during my military and public service career. Those who choose to exercise their first amendment rights should, at a minimum,…
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For the first 70 1/2 years of my life, I had thought the fortune cookie originated in China … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,018 of The Daily Dirt. 1. We all know some basic facts about most of the states in this great country. Some of the more obvious include…
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I am writing this letter in support of Lacey Miller, candidate for the Western District Commissioner’s position in Marion County. First, let me say I appreciate the years of service that our current commissioners have put forward over the years, especially Steve Begley, who is stepping down after several terms. I live in the Eastern…
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Daily Dirt for Sunday, July 28, 2024 But my dad did once refer to me as Stubby … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,017 of The Daily Dirt. 1. I think it’s safe to say all sports fans appreciate bizarre player names. The stranger, the better. Who has not laughed at the…
Read Full Article For the record, it’s always a good day when I can mention the name of Debra Winger … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,017 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The Paris Olympics are now fully underway, and most of us will be spending quite a bit of time in front of…
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