Dec
31
Adios 2008
December 31, 2008 | 16 Comments
Before we tackle the new year, let’s take a look back at some Good Egg Gazette highlights of 2008.
The year started off with yours truly and our own Good Egg Gazette getting a little national blog-love. This along with a few controversies led to over 38,000 visits to our little slice of the web.
I bought a house in February. Yay for growing up. Or least for trying to make other people think I am.
Road trip anyone? I’m ready for another one, but remembering my trip to NYC with Woody will have to tide me over.
Construction crews made a lot of progress on the new Stuart Cultural Center this fall and winter. I see good things ahead for that group.
Over the course of 71 posts in 2008 we also discussed:
- Not voting for a new high school.
- Voting for a new high school.
- Why Stuart and Menlo and Dexter and Redfield love/hate each other.
- Local sports winners and losers. And some more winners.
- Stuart City Council and West Central Valley School Board ups and downs.
Did I miss anything this year?
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My new year’s resolutions for 2009
More blogging
That’s about it. Oh yeah, and losing about 20 (or 50) pounds. And becoming independently wealthy. That’s it.
Here’s to a happy and healthy 2009 for all of my readers. I promise to continue to bring you irregular updates and pointless commentaries on the goings-on in and around Stuart.
Happy new year!
Dec
25
Merry Christmas!!
December 25, 2008 | 2 Comments
Dec
12
Weekly Recap
December 12, 2008 | 57 Comments
- The WCV wrestling and basketball seasons are underway. It might be an uphill battle for all three teams, but they all have some pretty good talent this year and could surprise a lot of teams.
- Stuart needs a new city council member, a new school board member, and a new cop. Current Guthrie County Sheriff Roger Baird will fill the police department opening beginning January 1. Any ideas on the other openings?
- The new WCV high school might have a geothermal heating and cooling system after all. Go green!
- Iowa vs. Iowa State in men’s basketball tonight. Who are you rooting for? Does it matter that ISU lost to Drake in Ames already? FYI…Iowa is favored by 8.
- Speaking of Iowa…is Shonn Greene getting hosed? Don’t his numbers at the very least get him an invite to the Heisman Trophy presentation? Odds were against him from the beginning though…7 of the last 8 winners were quarterbacks.
Enjoy the nice weather this weekend. Don’t forget to come see the Kent Brothers perform live at Ruby’s tomorrow night. Hasta luego.
Dec
9
Stuart City Council News
December 9, 2008 | 13 Comments
Some of you are getting what you wished for.
Earlier this afternoon, Cory Waddell submitted his resignation from the Stuart City Council to the mayor and the rest of the council members.
From Cory: “I want to thank each of you for making my tenure on the council a pleasurable experience. I wish you all the very best and have the utmost confidence you will continue to make Stuart thrive and prosper.”
Thanks Cory.
Dec
5
Weekly Recap
December 5, 2008 | 8 Comments
-Today in History: On this date in 1933 the 18th Amendment was repealed officially ending Prohibition.
- The Stuart police department is back down to three officers. Officer Martin Miller is leaving after a short 3-month stint.
- Orenthal is going to prison. The Juice will serve at least 9 years and up to 33 for his role in an armed robbery at a Las Vegas Hotel.
There are less than 3 weeks til Christmas! Get your Ruby’s sweatshirts while they last!! Only $25 
Nov
26
Weekly Recap - Thanksgiving Edition
November 26, 2008 | 22 Comments
- CBS Sportsline is projecting the Hawkeyes vs. the Miami Hurricanes in the Champs Sports Bowl in Orlando on December 27.
- Some Iowa fans enjoyed the Hawks big win over Minnesota a little too much last Saturday.
- Have you ever seen the label on your turkey? It says sweet, young, and juicy. Damn! Last year I had my pants unsnapped before the meal! -courtesy of Larry the Cable Guy
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! If you have any room left after eating and watching football all day come hang out with us at Ruby’s.
Nov
22
Weekly Recap
November 22, 2008 | 10 Comments
- It’s snowing!
- The first lady of Iowa was caught smoking this week in a state-owned vehicle, but she had to request a ticket. Why didn’t the trooper driving her give her a ticket?
After you Light up the Park, warm up at Ruby’s tonight with live music from Dave Miller.
Nov
10
Good news Cubs fans
November 10, 2008 | 10 Comments
Cather Geovany Soto was named National League Rookie of the Year today. He received all but one first place vote. Soto is the first Cub to win the award since Kerry Wood won in 1998.
This doesn’t really take the sting out though, does it?
Nov
7
Weekly Recap
November 7, 2008 | 4 Comments
- Here’s a timely article from CNN about anonymous commenters on blogs. It’s worth reading, especially after the latest round of school posts.
- This month is now known as Movember. Grow a mustache and support prostate cancer research.
- Obama won. What does this mean for us in Stuart?
It’s snowing today. Slow down, drive safely and come see Mojo play at Ruby’s tonight.
Nov
4
Don’t forget to vote today!
November 4, 2008 | 8 Comments
Nov
1
Stuart Community Center Update
November 1, 2008 | 4 Comments
- Visit the new site for the Saints Center for Culture and the Arts.
- Watch KCCI’s video about raising the dome cylinder at the new community center.
- Read more about the community center at the Guthrie Center Times site.
- Read the November construction update from Project Restore.
Oct
31
Weekly Recap
October 31, 2008 | Leave a Comment
- Since it’s Halloween, here are the 35 most insane Halloween costumes from around the world. Enjoy.
Happy Halloween. Don’t forget to wear a costume to Ruby’s tonight for a chance to win a free Vegas hotel stay.
Oct
24
Weekly Recap
October 24, 2008 | 18 Comments
- Tonight is the last home football game. The Cats will take on the Guthrie Center Tigers (4-4 overall, 2-4 district). WCV stands at 2-6 and 1-5 in district play.
- The West Central Valley volleyball team will travel to Bondurant Tuesday night and play 14th-ranked Bondurant-Farrar in the 2nd round of the Regional tournament. The Cats defeated Panorama in the first round.
- Don’t forget my Halloween Party next Friday. Everyone wearing a costume will be entered into a drawing for a 3-day 2-night stay at the Riviera Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.
Happy birthday, Bill. Miss you!
Oct
20
Ruby’s Halloween Party
October 20, 2008 | 1 Comment
It’s Scary-oke time again. Join us at Ruby’s on Friday, October 31st at 9 PM for some ghoulish singing and some unearthly costumes. Prizes will be awarded for Best Costume:Male/Female and Best Costume:Couple.
Oct
17
Weekly Recap
October 17, 2008 | 41 Comments
- The cycles of dating. Sad…but true?
- Feeling green today? Stop using plastic bags.
- The footballers play at Prairie Valley tonight. Prairie Valley is 6-1 on the season and undefeated in district play. Let’s see if the Cats can play spoiler tonight.
- Dirt work has started at the new high school site, and the Cultural Center project continues to move toward completion.
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