My last few days as a full-time newspaper editor and publisher have been remarkable. I started writing sports for pay in 1974 and in a 46-year career had never covered a state championship team. I don’t count my first year as a part-time weekend writer for the Waterloo Courier when they sent…

Greetings. First of all, a hearty congratulations to the State Champion Albia Girls Softball team and players and coaches. Hard work, commitment and determination over the season and a career paid off. In a year where so many things are not good news, this was a shot in the arm for everyone.