What did it cost to bring the Clydesdales to Sturgis Falls? Your Call the Courier questions

Q: Are Dr. Phil shows still on TV?

A: No. His show ended in May 2023 and reruns are shown on the streaming service Merit TV.

Q: How much did it cost to bring the Clydesdales to Sturgis Falls in Cedar Falls?

A: The Sturgis Falls volunteer committee does not know the exact numbers but said it's “for sure in the tens of thousands.” Security was provided from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. while the horse’s handlers rested, as well as when the beer wagon was on the road and two of the horses remained in the stable.

Q: Is there a Marco’s Pizza in Waterloo or Cedar Falls?

A: No. The Waterloo location closed Jan. 5, along with all other Iowa locations.

Q: Can you tell me what Scott Saville, who used to be the sports director at KCRG, is doing now?

A: Scott Saville retired in March 2025, with KCRG reporting he would be spending more time with his family and on hobbies. His public Facebook shows he is frequently riding his bike and traveling.

Q: Tara Thomas Gettman, I seen in the paper that her last day was the end of June. Did they let her go or is she taking another job somewhere or what’s the deal because she’s well known around Waterloo and Cedar Falls.

A: Her job as communications director for the city of Waterloo was not funded for this fiscal year. She continues to host events as part of her podcast “Faith & Four Letter Words” with former KWWL anchor Amanda Goodman. She also recently released a book she co-authored with her mother, Jo Ann Thomas, titled "Sleepless in Peoria: Wisdom from a Caregiver Turned Widow." It was released on the five-year anniversary of the death of her husband, Jim Thomas.

Q: If they pass this SAVE America bill how many forms of identification will we need to present when we go to vote? 

A: The SAVE America Act – the acronym stands for Safeguard American Voter Eligibility – would require voters to show proof of their citizenship through a passport or an original copy of their birth certificate when they register to vote or every time they update their voter registration for address and name changes or political party affiliation. Currently, all you need is a driver’s license or other government issued ID and proof of residence. If you have already voted and have not changed your name, address or party, the current voting rules would still apply and a voter would need their ID. 

Q: In Waverly with the new bridges installed on the south side they’ve got two spots that’s got fencing so viewers can’t go to the bay area to look. Why is fencing on this area and still a Port-a-Potty on that bridge?

A: There is temporary fencing on the lookout areas on the south side because the railing does not meet minimum height and horizontal opening width requirements, according to Ron Loecher with the Iowa Department of Transportation. New sections are being made to correct the error. As for the toilet, the contractor is being reminded to remove it.

Q: Does Elizabeth Klinge wear hair extensions when she’s doing the news?

A: We don’t know and don't think it matters. Would the same question be asked when talking about a man?

Q: How are amendments to the Constitution changed or removed? 

A: It’s a long answer and there are two paths that can be taken. The gist is this: A constitutional amendment may be proposed by Congress with a two-thirds majority in both the House and the Senate, or by a constitutional convention called for by two-thirds of the state legislatures. None of the passed 27 amendments came from the constitutional convention process. Congress then proposes an amendment in the form of a joint resolution. The president does not have a constitutional role in the amendment process, so the resolution does not go to the White House for approval. The U.S. Archivist then notifies every state’s governor, who then submit the amendment to their state legislatures. A proposed amendment becomes approved when it is ratified by three-fourths, or 38 of 50, states. After that step is verified, the Office of the Federal Register drafts a formal proclamation for the archivist to certify its validity, and if so, is then published. A presidential “signing” is a ceremonial function. For example, President Lyndon B. Johnson was the witness for the certification of the 24th and 25th Amendments and President Richard Nixon witnessed the signing of the 26th Amendment.

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