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Representatives from Iowa American Water gave another presentation to the Eldridge Utility Board on Tuesday, June 16. However, board members and city officials still have many concerns to be addressed before any final decisions will be made on what to do with the city’s water and sewer utility.
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Erin M. Gentz, NSP Editor
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6/23/26
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Six candidates will now compete for three open seats on the Scott County Board of Supervisors after Democrats added a pair names to the race last week.
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Noah Glasgow, NSP Staff Writer
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6/23/26
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The city of Eldridge is pursuing several park improvement projects this summer, including shelter replacements and habitat restoration.
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Olivia Donahue, NSP Intern
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6/23/26
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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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The North Scott School Board breezed through a light agenda in about a half hour during its June 15 meeting.
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Erin M. Gentz, NSP Editor
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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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Eldridge police officer Erik Johnson has been awarded a Livesaving Award, in recognition of exceptional service and heroic response.
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6/23/26
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The Eldridge Police Department, working in partnership with the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Child Exploitation Task Force based in Kansas City, Mo., assisted with the arrest of a 46-year-old Missouri resident. This followed an undercover investigation into online child exploitation.
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6/23/26
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Olivia Donahue has joined the staff of The North Scott Press and Advocate News as a summer intern. She will be working a general assignment beat.
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6/23/26
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After years of success at the state level, Eldridge resident Adrienne Rus is preparing for one of the biggest stages in Special Olympics sports.
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Olivia Donahue, NSP Intern
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6/23/26
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The Eldridge Volunteer Fire Department will host an open house at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 1, at the fire station.
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6/23/26
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Dixon Memorial Park will celebrate America’s 250th birthday on Saturday, June 27, with a day full of fun at the park.
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6/23/26
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The Iowa Pork Industry Center (IPIC) at Iowa State University is offering an online Pork Quality Assurance Plus (PQA Plus) advisor certification session on July 7. Interested individuals should review eligibility requirements and apply on the IPIC website by June 30.
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6/23/26
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Summer fun is back on at the Scott County Park Pool, earlier than county officials had anticipated.
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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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The property owner who demolished Princeton’s abandoned River Drive hotel in April is “looking for investors” interested in developing the property.
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Noah Glasgow, NSP Staff Writer
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6/23/26
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Livestock producers and land managers interested in learning more about pasture productivity and grazing management practices are invited to participate in the Iowa Grazing Academy this July and August. The Iowa Grazing Academy consists of online sessions and in-person field days that provide practical skills and strategies for improving grazing practices.
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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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