I usually have a lot on my mind but not much to say. Such is the case this week.

• Reverse jinx?

My beloved Iowa Hawkeyes are on a 3-0 run (as of this writing on Tuesday) since my “fire Fran” column a couple weeks ago. Almost every talking head has them in the Dance barring a meltdown, which is fantastic. I’ll eat crow if it means my beloved Black and Gold get a shot in March.

• Farewell, Fluff

Florence “Fluff” Ihry died last week at the age of 93. The longtime mayor of Royal, Fluff was somewhat of a local celebrity for her political career during her Golden Years. There aren�...