‘Save Our Democracy’ effort gaining traction
Dale McElhany of Watertown is leading an effort to have 1,000 “Save Our Democracy” signs in yards throughout the city. Photo by Roger Whittle, The Watertown Current.
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By Roger Whittle - June 30, 2026 in Featured, News Reading Time: 3 minutes
Dale McElhany of Watertown is leading an effort to have 1,000 “Save Our Democracy” signs in yards throughout the city. Photo by Roger Whittle, The Watertown Current.
An effort by a former Watertown High School teacher and coach to place pro-democracy yard signs around the city is picking up steam. Dale McElhany, wh...
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Roger Whittle has over 40 years of daily newspaper experience at a dozen papers across the country including the Omaha World Herald. He returned to his hometown of Watertown in 2012 as editor of the local paper. He has been recognized with dozens of journalism awards for writing, photography and page design.
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