Masks in county buildings? Scott County’s health department will consider implications of requiring face masks in county buildings, but most supervisors seem reluctant to mandate it.

Strawberry Stampede draws winners of all ages We wanted to make sure everyone who participated in this year’s race would go home with a door prize. The response was overwhelmingly positive. We lost only one sponsor, but gained two more after the pandemic scare. Plus, the support of the City of Long Grove, the Long Grove Civic League, the Long Grove Volunteer Fire Department, the Scott County Health Department, and the approval of event liability insurance, and especially the families, our event was still on!

Looking for a grave site? Maysville Cemetery directory makes it easy There are more than 1,100 people buried at the Maysville Cemetery, and now visitors can find a particular burial spot without much trouble.

$546,000 architect contract set for YMCA Legat Architects will begin design work the YMCA planned for East LeClaire Road and Third Street with plans to seek bids in December.

Scott County students awarded Iowa 4-H Foundation scholarships The Iowa 4-H Foundation has announced the recipients of over 90 Iowa 4-H scholarships valued at more than $100,000. Over 400 applications were submitted and scholarships have been awarded to recipients from 54 counties across the state of Iowa with a wide variety of 4-H experiences. Three Scott County students were among those honored.