View the Scott County Sheriff's report from the May 17 NSP! more

The older you get, the more it seems like life moves faster. more

It seemed the old coach would live forever. He was there for the 51st reunion of a state championship team in 2012, months before the star pitcher, Alan "Andy" Andresen died at age 68. And he reconnected for golf outings with members of the team since. more

May 16, 1973: Local area officials cheered the news that John Deere & Company had purchased options on 960 acres near Mount Joy for future construction of a manufacturing plant. Most of the land was in the North Scott School District. Deere projected that the plant would initially employ 700 workers, with as many as 4,000 in the future. North Scott superintendent Melvin Heiler said he was “happy to see industry coming into the North Scott area,” and added that he anticipated the plant would bring additional residents to the district, with potential new students. more

I don’t believe California Prop 12, upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court last week, specifically speaks to hogs raised in Iowa. If I am wrong, I welcome the correction. more

For the 20th time since 1933, Congress is writing a multiyear farm bill that will shape what kind of food U.S. farmers grow, how they raise it and how it gets to consumers. These measures are large, complex and expensive: The next farm bill is projected to cost taxpayers $1.5 trillion over 10 years. more

"By prioritizing telecom giants’ profits, the FCC’s decision disregards the needs of rural communities, senior citizens, and those residing in areas with limited internet connectivity ..." more

"Unfortunately, drug manufacturers are actively working to dismantle the 340B drug price program, which has successfully reduced the price of prescription drugs for patients for over thirty years ..." more

Press problems delayed delivery of the May 17 North Scott Press until Thursday. more

First: RILEY Middle: EUGENE Last: LETTS Affix: Permanent ID: 23-28518 Sex: Male Date of Birth: 2/16/2005 Current Age: 18 Age at Booking: 18 Height: 5' 09" Weight: 150 Pounds Race: White Hair … more

First: SYLVESTER Middle: LAKENDRICK Last: EDDINGS Affix: JR Permanent ID: 21-26293 Sex: Male Date of Birth: 2/25/2003 Current Age: 20 Age at Booking: 20 Height: 5' 08" Weight: 140 Pounds Race: … more

First: ROBYN Middle: DAWN Last: MOLUMBY Affix: Permanent ID: 15-14511 Sex: Female Date of Birth: 12/1/1975 Current Age: 47 Age at Booking: 47 Height: 5' 02" Weight: 120 Pounds Race: White Hair … more

First: WAYNE Middle: ALLEN Last: BOENITZ Affix: Permanent ID: 03-19400 Sex: Male Date of Birth: 4/3/1968 Current Age: 55 Age at Booking: 55 Height: 6' 01" Weight: 233 Pounds Race: White Hair … more

In his first at-bat of the 2023 season, North Scott senior and leadoff hitter Noah Young found himself in a 3-0 count. more

28 qualifiers. 22 events. more

With prom scheduled on the same day as the first round of the regional team competition, the North Scott girl’s tennis team made sure to be efficient. more

Class 2A No. 3 ranked North Scott got off the schneid last week with an 8-1 thrashing at Clear Creek-Amana on Friday, but fell to Bettendorf on Senior Night 4-1 on Tuesday, May 9. more

Not all surprises are bad in nature. more

After scoring a career-low 83 at the MAC tournament two weeks ago, North Scott senior Elle Loehr turned it up a few more notches. more

The North Scott boys’ tennis season ended on Friday with a 5-4 loss to Dubuque Senior in the second round of the substate team competition. more