Iowa senators sent a bill to Gov. Kim Reynolds’ desk Monday that would prevent local governments from providing civil rights protections to groups not protected under state law, including transgender Iowans. more

The Iowa Senate passed a bill Monday updating laws for the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, but declined to debate a Democrat-led amendment to strengthen water pollution regulations. more

Mushroom gatherers who wish to sell wild-harvested mushrooms can attend certification workshops held in Ames on March 28 and April 11. The Iowa Wild-Harvested Mushroom Certification is required for those selling any of the eight state-regulated mushrooms in Iowa, and participants will learn how to distinguish those eight from look-alikes that could be poisonous. Anyone with an interest in mushrooms, including those who sell them, can attend the workshop, offered by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. more

View the Scott County Sheriff's report from the March 11 NSP! more

View the Eldridge Police report from the March 11 NSP! more

The University of Northern Iowa is expanding its education in artificial intelligence with two new bachelor’s degree programs and additional certification. more

As Olivia Uhlenkamp was walking down the hall at North Scott High School a few weeks ago, she overheard a conversation between some fellow students regarding a schoolwide email. more

After being appointed to the Walcott City Council in January to fill a vacancy, Joe Quick won election to the council, following a special election held Tuesday. more

Princeton City Council still hopes to sell Boll’s Community Center and renovate the former Presbyterian Church, they reaffirmed across several recent meetings. more

In the nearly 70-year history of the North Scott School District, there have only been about two dozen finalists in the National Merit Scholarship program. Last month, the list earned another name. more

Owners of animals that roam at-large will soon find a little extra bite from the City of Eldridge. more

Long Grove City Council appears locked in a standstill with developer Dale Grunwald over who will own and maintain a 9-acre water detention area he hopes to hand to the city. more

Candidates for Scott County public office have until March 20 to file petitions for partisan primaries in advance of fall elections. more

Kevin Randle, a union leader and city planner for Davenport, is the first Democrat to enter the race for the Scott County Board of Supervisors. more

Former Republican state representative and pro-life advocate Luana Stoltenberg has announced a run for the Scott County Board of Supervisors. more

North Scott Singers received a standing ovation following their performance at the Midwest Choral Directors convention in Milwaukee, Wis., last Thursday morning. more

Supervisors protested a pair of unexpected expenses last week. more

Former McCausland city clerk Sheila Bosworth has pleaded guilty to five felonies and a misdemeanor over the theft of at least $63,233 from city coffers. more

Scott County Community College/Eastern Iowa Community College (SCC/EICC) and the American Association of University Women (AAUW) are pleased to announce two upcoming community engagement forums at the SCC/EICC Belmont Campus. These events are designed to foster meaningful dialogue, strengthen community connections, and provide a platform for open discussion with their legislators regarding issues that matter to local residents. more

First Central State Bank’s Grilling For Charity notched a new record in 2025 in charitable giving. more