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Joyce Brehmer was in tears as she looked at the huge tree limbs that had come to rest on top of her Eldridge home at the corner of South Fourth and Pine streets. She was distraught at not having cell phone service to call one of her children.

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Cities, counties to get $100 million of CARES Act funds

During a press conference on Aug. 5, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds said $100 million of CARES Act funds will go to cities and counties based on their populations using 2019 U.S. Census data. Sixty percent of the funds will be allocated to cities, while 40 percent will go to counties.

Chamber of Commerce golf outing Friday

The Eldridge-North Scott Chamber of Commerce's annual golf outing will be Friday, Aug. 14, at Glynn's Creek Golf Course.

Grassley assures Iowans that mail-in voting is safe

U.S. Sen Chuck Grassley said Aug. 4 that Iowans who choose to mail in their ballots for the November election need not worry about fraud.

Lancers mask up for fall sports practices

North Scott cross-country coaches Amy Knoche and Josh Pestka spent Friday afternoon at Scott County Park, with spray paint and tape measures in hand.

School boards, teachers unions challenge governor

Nearly two dozen of Iowa’s 327 school districts include at least one county where more than 15 percent of coronavirus tests were positive over the past two weeks.

Scott County postpones annual property tax sale

Scott County will dispense with its annual tax deed sale for two reasons: pandemic concerns, and the fact that 98.8 percent of property owners have paid.

2020 road patches hit Long Grove, Park View

Scott County will patch severely deteriorated asphalt on several rural roads, including spots in Park View and near Long Grove.

County's amended budget survives COVID concerns

Scott County finished the fiscal year pretty much on target with revenue expectations, and under planned expenses.

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PHOTO GALLERY: After the storm

Yesterday at 3:12 PM

NSP photos by Scott Campbell, Mark Ridolfi, and Bill Tubbs.

PHOTO GALLERY: North Scott vs. Charles City

Thursday, July 30

On the very same diamond where the same two teams battled for nine innings in last year’s Class 4A semifinal, North Scott continued its mastery of Charles City and dimmed the Comets with a …

PHOTO GALLERY: North Scott vs. Western Dubuque

Thursday, July 30

In a regional final that was quick and ended with an exclamation point, No. 15 Western Dubuque was way out of its league as the Lady Bobcats’ trip to Eldridge was cut short with an abbreviated …

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Scott County Arrests

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Football

Football schedule finalized; homecoming set for Sept. 18

The Iowa High School Athletic Association previously announced that the football regular season would be shorted from nine to seven games, with teams needed to fill the first two weeks of their schedule before heading into district play.

Softball

Fourth is Fine: North Scott girls have plenty of reasons to smile

Really, how can you be disappointed? What in the world is there to complain about?

Softball

WELCOME BACK: North Scott makes smashing return to Fort Dodge

Talk about déjà vu, only with a little more dominance and a lot less drama. Boy, it was as if they’d never left.

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Return trip booked

There was never a doubt.

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Opinion

'A Memorable Year'

I’m not sure I’ve seen anything like it. In 37 years of covering North Scott sports, I think we’ve just witnessed something … Read More

Collaboration, not edicts

The letter to the editor in the Sunday Des Moines Register made abundantly good sense, it seemed, and when I noticed it was signed by … Read More

One last thing before I go

Attending the North Scott schools' public forum Tuesday, July 27, was the only time this summer that I wished I didn’t work for The … Read More

1970: County to build swim pool at park

Aug. 12, 1970: The Scott County Conservation Board awarded a $317,178 contract to construct an Olympic-sized swimming pool at Scott … Read More

The governor isn't the law

There’s something about the battle over local control during a pandemic that inspires references to old sci-fi movies. Last time, it … Read More

'Now is not the time to let our guard down'

August 8th marked five months since we learned of the first positive cases of COVID-19 in Iowa. Since then, our lives have been … Read More

'$2 trillion short and 73 days late'

"I am calling on senators Joni Ernst and Chuck Grassley to step up and show what it means to be a leader in a time of crisis: The … Read More

'My mother loved her job, and the people'

"Today, Aug. 5, my mother quit her job with the North Scott School District due to the district's apparent lack of concern towards her … Read More

'He was as much a doctor as a friend'

"My family and I wish to send a heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Micheal Schreck on his retirement ..." Read More

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Announcements

Death Notice: James Lowry

A funeral service for James M. Lowry, 63, of Harrisonburg, Va., will be held in Virginia on Aug. 22, with a local service at … Read More

Death Notice: Consuelo Gutierrez

A celebration of life service for Consuelo M. Gutierrez, 75, of Bettendorf, will be held at a later date. The Runge Mortuary, … Read More

Zurborgs celebrating 70 years of marriage Aug. 20

Carl and Norma Zurborg of Davenport are celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary on Aug. 20. Read More

Harlan Meyer to celebrate 92nd birthday Aug. 14

Harlan Kenneth Meyer of DeWitt, and originally of the Eldridge area, will celebrate his 92nd birthday Friday, Aug. 14. Read More

Birth: Avery Riedesel

Mark and Rachel Riedesel of Long Grove are the parents of a son born at 1:43 a.m. Aug. 5, 2020, at Trinity Medical Center, Bettendorf. Read More

Obituary: Roland Riessen

Roland A. Riessen, 82, of Davenport, passed away Friday, Aug. 7, at Bishop Drumm Retirement Center in Johnston. Read More

Obituary: Marvin Lafrenz

Marvin Lafrenz, age 80, of Boone, Iowa, died Saturday, Aug. 1, 2020, at Pearl Valley Rehabilitation & Nursing in Gowrie, Iowa. Read More

Obituary: William Bennett

Funeral services for William G. “Bill” Bennett, Sr., 88, of Davenport, were held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, at the … Read More

Obituary: Christa Hebbel

Christa M. Hebbel, 85, of Davenport, went home to her Lord on Thursday, June 18, 2020, at Senior Star Elmore Place. A celebration of … Read More

Obituary: Neil Burchell

A memorial service will be held in memory of Neil Francis Burchell (April 29, 1942 - April 2, 2020) on Sunday, Aug. 16, starting with … Read More

Obituary: Roger Gabel

A private family memorial service was held for Roger M. “Rusty” Gabel, 77, of Reynolds, Ill. Visitation was Monday, Aug. 10, from … Read More

Obituary: Barbara Louw

A memorials service for Barbara Joan Louw, 73, of Davenport, was held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, at the Runge Mortuary, Davenport. … Read More

Obituary: Cari Green

A memorial service for Cari Lynn Green, 58, of Davenport, will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14, at the Runge Mortuary, Davenport. … Read More

Obituary: Joan Perkins

A celebration of life service for Joan E. Perkins, 86, of Davenport, will be held at a later date. Cremation rites have been accorded, … Read More

Obituary: Linda Wixom

A private family memorial service was held for Linda Kay Wixom, 60, of Davenport. Burial was in Davenport Memorial Park Cemetery. The … Read More

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Ballot request forms coming in this week's mail Roxanna Moritz, Scott County auditor and commissioner of elections, is mailing absentee ballot request forms to all active voters in Scott County for the Nov. 3, 2020 general election.

Park View rallies for neighbors The silver maple smashed an eave on Marilyn O’Malley’s Park View home and all she could say was, “thank goodness.”

75-Gallon man Eldridge resident Dave Safarin was recently honored by the Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center for his 600th blood donation, making him a 75-gallon donor.

Art Legacy League opens classroom and gallery with support of Molly Arp Newell The Art Legacy League opened its new classroom and gallery at One River Place building, 1225 E. River Drive, Davenport. The League is a nonprofit founded in 2012 to preserve the art and teaching …

Princeton tackles Whiskey Run Princeton's July 26 cleanup drew enough volunteers to attack Whiskey Run, then make a pass through the Mississippi River front.

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