(NewsUSA) - The risk of becoming trapped in a grain bin while trying to remove clumped or rotting grain remains a real hazard for farmers and their employees, who could be buried within seconds by … more

The Scott County Pork Producers held their Pork Youth Ambassador Contest on Sunday, April 15, and chose Evan Keppy as their 2018 Scott County Pork Youth Ambassador. more

Eldridge’s Easter afternoon power outage spurred more talk, and a council member’s call to action on a second MidAmerican power line to the city’s utility. more

The 2022 session of the Iowa Legislature began Jan. 10, much as lawmakers have convened for most of the past 175 years: with speeches and ceremony, the reuniting of friends and the renewal of partisan enmity. more

North Scott school board members  on April 11 approved the following job changes: more

A funeral service for Henry J. "Hank" Ross, 94, of Bettendorf, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 29, in the chapel at Pine Hill Cemetery, Davenport. McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home, Bettendorf, is assisting the family with arrangements. more

When the curtain comes down for the final time on Lancer Productions’ “Anything Goes” this Sunday, the cast and crew won’t be the only ones taking one last bow. more

Look for at least 40 loads of concrete arriving at First Street and LeClaire Road this week, reviving progress on work sidelined by weather and logistics. more

Princeton fortified for the 2023 flood with the help of North Scott football players. more

Eldridge history surrounds Matt DeWulf. more

McCausland’s best-kept secret has quietly been growing on the edge of town for more than 30 years. more

Vinyl siding is not something that many homeowners may consider painting, but it can be done. more

Home renovation projects are significant undertakings. It is common for homeowners who may not have the time nor the expertise to do the work themselves to call in professionals to tackle these jobs. more

Renovations are a great way for homeowners to reshape their homes. Some may aspire to renovate so their home is more reflective of their personal taste, while others may do so in an effort to make their homes better align with modern styles and sensibilities. Regardless of why a homeowner chooses to renovate, the need to do so is often evident to the naked eye, especially when the time comes to update home exteriors. more

Driveways are oft-overlooked components of home exteriors. But driveways provide functionality and points of egress to a home. Industry experts estimate that a new driveway costs between $5,000 and $7,000, though the price will vary based on the materials homeowners choose and the square footage of the driveway. more

Summer is a season of relaxation when school is not in session, vacation season is in full swing and people everywhere are getting outside and soaking up the summer sun. It’s hard to imagine how that can get any better. But it can for people thinking of installing a pool in their backyard. more

The home renovation industry is booming, and that's reflected in the cost to upgrade a home. Home Guide says remodeling a kitchen costs $25,000 on average, and a bathroom renovation runs around $10,000. Though rates fluctuate depending on a host of variables, renovations can cost $15 to $60 per square foot depending on the project. more

Spring marks the return of lawn and garden season. Lawns often bear the brunt of winter’s wrath, so spring is a great time to nurse them back to health, and fertilizing can be an essential component of that process. more

Private backyards are now go-to spaces for recreation and entertainment and great places to recharge the body and mind. more

If there is one certainty with the North Scott girls’ soccer team over the past few seasons, it is that senior Kendall Knisley will find the back of the net with regularity. more