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Nov. 11, 2009: A group of North Scott sophomores told their story to Scott Campbell after a teen drinking party led to a car accident in rural Clinton County. Caitlin Efstathiou, Leesha Jones, Leigh Cawiezell and Tyler Blondell wanted to share their experience to discourage other teens from making their mistakes more
The wheels or progress grind slowly, and the placing of a polling station in rather heavily populated Park View makes sense. more
Back in May, when Lancer Productions announced this year’s productions, I was so excited to hear that “Radium Girls” was part of the slate. more
Seventeen ancient images jammed into a notecard hinted at a story, and Carole Elston knew there had to be more to it. more
Oct. 30, 1974: There were no injuries, but plenty of shaken up people after a 15-year-old student pulled a .22 caliber pistol on his teacher and classmates during a sophomore English class at North Scott High School. more
"Even though my intention did increase the return on our money, I resigned due to not following proper procedures. It is important for the utility board and the community that things are done correctly ..." more
Some slightly embarrassing, but humorous slips of the pen in the North Scott Press advertising department have taught us that Businessmen is NOT abbreviated B.M. Also, barbershop is NOT abbreviated B.S. more
Oct. 23, 1974: While it was a happy Homecoming, the festivities were somewhat marred by reports of vandalism in Eldridge. Spray painted graffiti could be seen all around town, including on public street signs and on the water tower. Additional vandalism was reported around the new junior high building, where vehicle tires were slashed. Public works director John Miller estimated damages to municipal property at $250. more
Oct. 17, 1984: The Eldridge City Council proposed a new ordinance limiting where satellite dishes could be constructed at residences. “All we want to do is regulate where the dishes can be located, and basically we’re saying they can only be placed in rear yards in residentially zoned areas,” said Eldridge city administrator Don Sandor. The council was also looking at an ordinance requiring protective enclosures or fences for outdoor whirlpools and hot tubs. more
I experienced my first Farm Progress Show two weeks ago, taking in the sights and sounds of the three-state exposition near Amana on a leisurely afternoon with my dad. It was a memorable September day for both of us. more
Oct. 13, 1999: Plans for a controversial apartment complex near Sheridan Meadows would move ahead after the developer withdrew plans for a rezoning of the property, which was already zoned for multi-residential. For now, according to Eldridge economic development director Dick Kvatch, the developer planned to begin grading the land and would request a building permit for an initial 88 units. Opponents of the project said they wanted the city council to control Eldridge’s growth. more
Oct. 2, 1974: Scott County Extension director Don Olson estimated $6.1 million in crop damage to Scott County farmers after the first frost came two weeks earlier than normal. Olson also said corn yields would be down 10 percent, and bean yields down 30 percent. His pre-frost yield estimates had already been adjusted downward due to poor weather conditions early in the growing season. more
“I was hoping you’d send your resume.” more
Sept. 29, 1999: The North Scott football team scored a major upset of state-ranked and previously unbeaten Bettendorf, 28-26, to ensure a happy Homecoming. Meanwhile, Anne Hamilton and Steve Gsell were crowned Homecoming royalty. more
Sept. 23, 2009: A new culvert system was installed at Sheridan Meadows. The project was done to help alleviate flooding problems around the softball and baseball diamonds at the park. more
Please excuse me if this isn't the column I wanted to write. There was a breaking news story of state importance with roots 12 years ago in Scott County that I wanted to comment about – and had actually done research for it in June – but I spent six nights at University Hospital in Madison, Wis., last week to prepare for follow-up heart valve surgery this week. more
Sept. 12, 1984: The North Scott School Board officially voted to switch to five-on-five girls’ basketball for the upcoming season, becoming the last school in the Mississippi Eight Conference to approve the change. Speaking on behalf of the players, Betsy Braack said the team had accepted there was nothing to be done and they would give the new format their best shot. Superintendent Doug Otto acknowledged the change was a “dramatic move” by the conference that didn’t give the team much time to adjust, but said “It’s time to do the inevitable, and do it now.” more
You’ve no doubt heard the derisive phrase, “Those who can’t do, teach.” more
Sept. 4, 1974: New teachers with the North Scott School District included Steve Arp, Marsha Witte and Jeanne Fabreau (Alan Shepard); Jan Schmidt, Delores Rathjen, Suellen Savory, Dennis Johnson and Dale Lacina (high school); Kathy Libby, Jan Lambert, Norma Whipple and Craig Hintz (junior high); Pat Oster, Janet Novasad, Nancy Billups, Mary Donahue and Carol Anderson (Ed White); Ann Mulvihill and Ann Pfaff (Virgil Grissom). more
Aug. 28, 1974: French & Hecht officially opened its new manufacturing facility in Walcott. Approximately 3,000 people toured during an open house.  more
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