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View the Eldridge Police report from the Feb. 7 NSP!
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2/7/24
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Many of the opponents of Gov. Kim Reynolds’ proposal to modify the states’ Area Education Agencies asked Wednesday in subcommittee meetings for more time to study the problems raised by some school districts and a consultant hired by the governor’s office.
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Robin Opsahl & Kathie Obradovich, Iowa Capital Dispatch
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2/7/24
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Bill Northey, who was Iowa’s top agriculture official for more than a decade and a leader at the U.S. Department of Agriculture, died at the age of 64.
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Iowa Capital Dispatch
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2/7/24
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Members of an Iowa House panel did not advance a bill Wednesday that would remove “gender identity” as a protected class under the Iowa Civil Rights Act and classify “gender dysphoria” as a disability.
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Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch
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2/7/24
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Annual ethanol production in Iowa reached a new peak last year of 4.6 billion gallons, according to data compiled by the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association.
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Jared Strong, Iowa Capital Dispatch
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2/7/24
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Republican senators moved forward with this year’s State Supplemental Aid bill providing funding for Iowa’s K-12 schools — without specifying how much money they will provide.
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Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch
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2/7/24
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Eldridge/North Scott Chamber of Commerce members and fans filled the Community Center Feb. 1 to celebrate growth in the community, growth of the chamber, and the members who are making it happen.
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2/6/24
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The sweetest day on the North Scott athletic calendar arrives this Friday, with the 47th annual North Scott Athletic Boosters Cake Auction.
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Erin M. Gentz, NSP Editor
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2/6/24
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Scott County supervisors shut down Riverstone Group’s plan for a concrete and asphalt recycling plant in Mount Joy, saying it is a poor fit for the growing business and residential area between Davenport and Eldridge.
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Mark Ridolfi, NSP Managing Editor
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2/6/24
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Eldridge deputy police chief Andrew Lellig bested five other applicants to win the top job, congratulations and thanks from Eldridge council members, Monday.
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Mark Ridolfi, NSP Managing Editor
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2/6/24
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Property acquisition? Parks improvements? New equipment?
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Mark Ridolfi, NSP Managing Editor
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1/31/24
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Scott County supervisors plan to let Community Health Care operate a homeless medical clinic in part of a little-used county building in central Davenport.
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1/31/24
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Veteran Scott County sheriff’s Lt. Thomas Gibbs is running again for sheriff, this time as a Democrat.
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1/31/24
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The Eldridge Police Department received $7,874.00 through the Regional Development Authority Grant to purchase six ballistic vests, 12 ballistic plates for the vests, two shields, a ram tool, and a Halligan tool.
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1/31/24
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Quad City Bank & Trust marked its 30-year anniversary with a Jan. 24 reception, and reopening of its 4500 N. Brady Street branch, 4-6 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 24.
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1/31/24
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Eight Iowa Master Pork Producers of 2023 upheld the highest standards of the Iowa Porl Producers Association for animal well-being, food safety, and the environment.
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1/31/24
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Washington County pig farmer Matt Gent is the new president of the Iowa Pork Producers Association. He took over the role during the organization’s annual meeting in Des Moines on January 23. Gent and his family own a farrow-to-finish swine enterprise called Prairie Pork near Wellman. They also grow corn and soybeans.
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1/31/24
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Come to the Princeton branch of the Scott County Library, 328 River Dr., 10 a.m. Saturday to make a love bug for yourself, or a as a Valentine’s gift. The family activity is perfect for kids 6-11.
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1/31/24
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Families filled the Wapsi Center for a morning of nature-inspired painting.
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1/31/24
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Mark Resig did a whole lot of work so that folks can relax at Scott County Park.
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Mark Ridolfi, NSP Managing Editor
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1/31/24
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