The Buffalo Food Pantry received donations from all members and guests at the Tuesday, April 14, 2026, Scott County Democrats Central Committee meeting. more

Summer lunch is in the bag! more

The Scott County Library System Scott County Library System – Eldridge Branch will host several special adult presentations this summer as part of its Summer at the Library program. No registration is required, and each program will last approximately one hour. more

Come out and meet your Long Grove firefighters this Saturday at the department’s annual spaghetti dinner. more

You’re invited to participate in the North Scott Chamber of Commerce’s Annual North Scott Chamber Golf Outing.  This flighted tournament welcomes golfers of all skill levels and will take place at Glynns Creek Golf Course in Scott County Park, Long Grove, on Friday, June 5. more

The Food Innovation and Business Hub with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will host a new webinar, “Know Your Costs, Keep Your Profit,” on May 28 from 11:00 am to noon. more

Young learners gathered at Neil Armstrong Wednesday to sample the range of career programs that await them at North Scott schools. more

Farm managers, rural appraisers, real estate brokers and others interested in the Iowa land market can expect timely updates at this year’s Soil Management and Land Valuation Conference on May 20 in Ames. more

The American Legion Auxiliary sends girls that have completed their junior year in high school to Girls State each year.  Girls State is an inspirational, educational, fun, and life-changing experience for young women.  The program's objective is to develop leadership skills, confidence, and action-based understanding of the governmental process.  The American Legion Auxiliary believes that educating youth about the basic ideals and principles of government will help ensure our democracy’s survival.  This year the Walcott American Legion Auxiliary is proud to be sending three very strong young women. more

North Scott seniors Johnny Grimm and Ryan Squires were recognized by Gov. Kim Reynolds and Lt. Gov. Chris Cournoyer for outstanding academic achievement during the 24th annual Governor’s Scholar Recognition Program, which was held April 26 at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines. more

View the Scott County Sheriff's report from the May 6 NSP! more

View the Eldridge Police report from the May 6 NSP! more

The detection of the pseudorabies virus in a swine herd in central Iowa this week was an isolated incident that has been contained, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig said Friday. more

Iowa Republican lawmakers and the governor reached an agreement on property tax legislation Sunday, sending a measure to Gov. Kim Reynolds’ desk to cap local revenue growth, change how multi-residential properties are taxed and make other changes aimed at lowering property tax costs for Iowans. more

I left the offices of the North Scott Press early Friday for a chance to dine on bockwurst at the Dixon Legion, free with the purchase of a $2 drink. I chose Busch Lite, and so did several of the gentleman I wound up sitting with. more

The North Scott School District once again has a full slate of elementary principals. But the hiring parade continues, as the board now looks to hire a new assistant principal at the junior high. more

Three individuals, and a state championship team, are making their way into the North Scott Athletic Hall of Fame next week. more

Long Grove plans to establish privacy agreements with artificial intelligence software providers after council members worried that few to no controls governed how the technology reviews city data and responds to residents’ queries. more

Davenport Schools Superintendent TJ Schneckloth told Walcott City Council last week that the district has no plans to close Walcott K–8, and new plans to promote its high schools to students in the town and its neighbors. more

New owners of the Coliseum in Walcott, 116 E. Bryant Street, plan to transform the bar and event venue into Walcott Commons—a lively breakfast, lunch and coffee spot they say the small town needs. more