The North Scott Agriculture Program hosted its 67th Annual Spring Banquet on May 3, at the Regional Innovation Center, celebrating the outstanding achievements of over 100 students across junior high and high school agriculture programs. This special evening was divided into a Junior High Program, a community meal, and a High School Awards Program. more

Aubrey Toohey of Long Grove and Alexis Pilgrim of Blue Grass were among 20 recipients of $2,500 scholarships awarded by Eastern Iowa Light & Power Cooperative. more

View the Scott County Sheriff's report from the June 3 NSP! more

View the Eldridge Police report from the June 3 NSP! more

As Eldridge continues to grow, residents no doubt have opinions on its future. They’ll get the chance to voice their thoughts on public facilities, services and long-term community planning in a survey set to hit mailboxes this week. more

Many area communities held Memorial Day services this weekend, including in the McCausland Cemetery on Sunday morning. more

Area firefighters spent Saturday morning getting hands on training as they burned down an old house near Allens Grove Road and 275th Avenue in rural Donahue. Area agencies included Donahue, Dixon, Long Grove, Eldridge and Maysville. more

A public hearing on the sale of the Eldridge Community Center yielded little public comment, but some new information from the council. more

Cabos Cantina and Grill in Eldridge is once again able to serve liquor after issues surrounding its expired license have been resolved. more

Central Iowa Power Cooperative has asked a state board to waive local zoning restrictions and allow a natural gas power plant to site on agricultural land in unincorporated Scott County. more

Spending season is underway at Scott County. more

Walcott Mayor Jake Puck hopes to keep residential development at the top of the city council’s list of priorities. more

Neil Armstrong's annual Eagle Marathon was a somewhat chilly affair last Friday — principal Tim Green said it was certainly the coldest in recent memory. more

As has become tradition, North Scott's seniors fanned out across the district Friday, returning to their elementary schools. The elementary students line the halls to congratulate the seniors, dressed in their caps and gowns. At Neil Armstrong, seniors commented they barely recognized the school, which has undergone expansion over the last few years. more

North Scott students once again displayed their talents at the Iowa High School Music Association Small Group and Ensemble Contest, held April 18 at Pleasant Valley High School. Forty-five students performed for the judges. more

An Iowa State University professor is leading the charge to better detail the changes to brain health women see as they go through the different stages of menopause. more

Donahue American Legion Post 532 Auxiliary has awarded two merit awards to graduating seniors in the amount of $250 each. more

Farmers navigating the business side of their operations can access a new resource from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. The Beginning Farmer Center at Iowa State has created “County Roads,” a new podcast series offering a practical, expert-backed look at the everyday challenges farmers face. more

The June Beef on Dairy Dialogue webinar series will continue at noon CDT on Tuesday, June 16, featuring Kendall Swanson, professor of beef production systems in the Department of Animal Sciences at North Dakota State University. Swanson will present on “Energetics of Changes in Liver Size and Health in Calves,” offering cattle producers an in-depth look at key physiological factors that affect calf performance and feed efficiency. more

View the Scott County Sheriff's report from the May 27 NSP! more