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Eldridge city council member Adrian Blackwell joined Brian Dockery in opposing the second reading of two ordinances designed to establish a municipal fire department during a special city council meeting held Wednesday, Aug. 12.
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Erin M. Gentz, NSP Editor
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8/18/26
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Long Grove will hire a new full-time public works assistant and two more as-needed public works employees, the city council decided last week.
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Noah Glasgow, NSP Staff Writer
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8/18/26
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Several vehicle purchases led activity at the Scott County Board of Supervisors last week.
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Noah Glasgow, NSP Staff Writer
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8/18/26
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Tami Jewell-Labath is the new mayor of Dixon.
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Noah Glasgow, NSP Staff Writer
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8/18/26
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Eldridge City Council member Adrian Blackwell joined Brian Dockery in opposing the second reading of two ordinances designed to establish a municipal fire department during a special city council meeting held Wednesday, Aug. 12.
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Erin M. Gentz, NSP Editor
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8/13/26
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On the outskirts of Eldridge, dozens of farmers and homeowners depend on the Eldridge Fire Department for emergency services.
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Noah Glasgow, NSP Staff Writer
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8/11/26
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While the City of Eldridge still hopes to construct new municipal facilities, there will likely be no action on that front this year, as city officials essentially said they will go back to the drawing board with regards to planning.
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Erin M. Gentz, NSP Editor
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8/11/26
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The Iowa 80 Truckstop has appealed the $28 million valuation of its property and buildings in the northeast corner of the I-80 and Plainview Road interchange.
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Noah Glasgow, NSP Staff Writer
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8/11/26
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The Environmental Law and Policy Center, an advocacy group with offices throughout the Midwest, has joined the list of local organizations intervening in state proceedings that could see a power plant built in rural Scott County.
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Noah Glasgow, NSP Staff Writer
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8/4/26
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Last week, supervisors renewed the county’s contract for a restorative justice program that addresses auto theft.
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Noah Glasgow, NSP Staff Writer
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8/4/26
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A July 31 letter from Eldridge Mayor Scott Campbell detailed eight steps the city has taken or will soon take as it builds a city-run fire department.
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Erin M. Gentz, NSP Editor
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8/4/26
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The Eldridge City Council Monday voted to move forward with ordinances establishing and defining a city-run fire department, over the objection of multiple members of the public and one council member.
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Erin M. Gentz, NSP Editor
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8/4/26
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Brendan O’Brien just completed RAGBRAI. He said as he made his way across the state, he saw small towns shrinking and struggling.
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Erin M. Gentz, NSP Editor
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8/4/26
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All 20 members of the Eldridge Volunteer Fire Company will resign effective Oct. 1, it was announced at Monday’s city council meeting.
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Erin M. Gentz, NSP Editor
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8/4/26
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Long lines at traffic signals have attracted the attention of members of the Eldridge City Council.
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Erin M. Gentz, NSP Editor
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7/28/26
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Eldridge City Council voted to commit nearly $11,000 to maintain bus service to and from the city, after the Iowa Department of Transportation said local routes did not qualify for rural transport funds.
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Erin M. Gentz, NSP Editor
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7/28/26
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Walcott city limits may expand by more than 300 acres if the city accepts a bit for voluntary annexation from a local landowner.
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Noah Glasgow, NSP Staff Writer
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7/28/26
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After more than a year of discussion, a decision regarding the Eldridge Fire Department has been made.
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Erin M. Gentz, NSP Editor
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7/21/26
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Princeton will use funds from a state grant to tear down the Presbyterian Church building and sell the lots for private development, the council decided Thursday, July 17.
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Noah Glasgow, NSP Staff Writer
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7/21/26
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A statewide study on the county-by-county consolidation of fire departments highlights just how difficult that move could be.
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Noah Glasgow, NSP Staff Writer
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7/21/26
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