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Supervisors approved a new fee schedule for the county ambulance service last week, but Director Paul Andorf said that only patients who are uninsured or under certain private insurers will face the increased charges.
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Noah Glasgow, NSP Staff Writer
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6/23/26
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By late afternoon Monday, March 17 of last year, McCausland Mayor Bill Gillespie knew that $55,000 had been stolen from the city, and he knew that clerk Sheila Bosworth was the thief.
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Noah Glasgow, NSP Staff Writer
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6/23/26
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In her second about-face of the election season, Scott County Recorder Rita Vargas announced Thursday that she would not seek reelection to the office in November.
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Noah Glasgow, NSP Staff Writer
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6/23/26
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Deputy sheriffs will soon be on the road in eight new vehicles—including two hybrids—after county supervisors approved a round of vehicle purchases last week.
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Noah Glasgow, NSP Staff Writer
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6/23/26
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Walcott City Council completed the third and final reading of a pair of ordinances to raise city water and sewer rates by 5% on July 1. The increase will fund city infrastructure improvements, including a new well on E. Wulf Road.
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6/23/26
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On June 11, the Princeton Planning and Zoning Board (P&Z) gave its blessing to a new urban renewal map that would give local developer Rod Reid a property tax break on his subdivision at 2nd and Locust Streets.
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6/23/26
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After news the Eldridge Volunteer Fire Company voted to remain an independent organization and increased its financial demands on the city, council members Monday expressed disappointment and frustration with the process.
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Erin M. Gentz, NSP Editor
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6/16/26
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Eldridge is once again looking for a new city clerk following the resignation of Tracy Northcutt on Monday.
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6/16/26
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After several meetings’ worth of discussion regarding commercial and industrial development in Eldridge, mayor Scott Campbell called for a special committee of the whole meeting on Monday to discuss a not-so-simple question.
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Erin M. Gentz, NSP Editor
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6/16/26
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A pair of strawberries will adorn Long Grove’s refurbished water tower.
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Noah Glasgow, NSP Staff Writer
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6/16/26
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It may be several months before the city of Princeton hears bids on a solar array that could power its sewer treatment plant.
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Noah Glasgow, NSP Staff Writer
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6/16/26
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Nicholas Manrique of Dixon took off one city hat and put on another when he switched from council member to clerk earlier this month.
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Noah Glasgow, NSP Staff Writer
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6/16/26
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Republican voters in Scott County’s June 2 primary knocked Jennifer McAndrew Lane out of the race for the board of supervisors.
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Noah Glasgow, NSP Staff Writer
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6/9/26
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Scott County Supervisor Maria Bribriesco voted against a motion for the board to enter closed session last Tuesday, arguing that the stated reason—to discuss pending litigation—does not provide enough information to the public.
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Noah Glasgow, NSP Staff Writer
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6/9/26
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Walcott Public Works Director Paul Stagg told the city council Monday, June 1 that a local business had asked purchase the former Schneckloth lumber yard lot, at the southeast corner of Lincoln and Main Streets, for private development.
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6/9/26
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The board of supervisors approved a spate of summer roadwork purchases and several winter materials contracts last week.
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Noah Glasgow, NSP Staff Writer
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6/9/26
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An email update which caused issues that plagued Eldridge city staff and officials for several days has now been resolved.
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Erin M. Gentz, NSP Editor
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6/9/26
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Republican voters in Scott County’s Tuesday primary knocked Jennifer McAndrew Lane out of the race for the board of supervisors.
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Noah Glasgow, NSP Staff Writer
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6/3/26
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The former clerk who stole at least $63,000 from the city of McCausland has been sentenced to 10 years in prison.
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Noah Glasgow, NSP Staff Writer
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6/2/26
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Seeking to clarify issues raised on May 18, representatives from Iowa American Water gave a second presentation at Monday’s Eldridge City Council meeting and provided more information on potential partnership opportunities.
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Erin M. Gentz, NSP Editor
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6/2/26
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