The Eldridge-North Scott Chamber of Commerce held its annual awards presentation on Feb. 5 at the Eldridge Community Center. The event was hosted by director Tabbitha Kramer and member engagement coordinator Heather Khoury. more

The North Scott Community School District invites families with children entering preschool or kindergarten for the 2026-2027 school year to an upcoming Information Night on Wednesday, Feb. 25. The event will be held in the North Scott High School Auditorium. more

The City of Eldridge has officially released the Request for Proposals (RFP) for the lease, management and operation of the Community Center. The RFP was formulated by city staff, with extensive input from the city council, and approved at the council’s Feb. 2 meeting. more

The DeWitt Noon Lions have announced their 2026 Travelogue series for its 57th season.  Travels around the world begin Tuesday, March 3, and continue the first and third Tuesday of every month through May 19. This year again there will be one show at 3 p.m. at the DeWitt Operahouse Theater in downtown DeWitt. more

The North Scott Community School District invites community members, parents, and local business leaders to a public presentation regarding the Physical Plant and Equipment Levy (PPEL) on Wednesday, Feb. 18, at 6 p.m. The event will be held at the Regional Innovation Center (RIC) located at 2205 S 1st St., Eldridge, IA 52748. more

The North Scott Press received nine awards in the Iowa Newspaper Association’s 2026 Better Newspapers Contest. The awards were presented at the INA’s annual convention, held Feb. 5 at the downtown Marriott in Des Moines. more

North Scott senior Behren Radech has been named a Student Scholarship District Award Winner by the Iowa High School Athletic Directors Association (IHSADA). This honor is reserved for student-athletes who demonstrate a superior blend of academic prowess, leadership, and a commitment to excellence within their school and community. more

A new officer and a familiar face will soon serve part-time with the Walcott Police Department. more

The Quad Cities Builders and Remodelers Association (QCBR) is hosting its 49th annual Home Show this weekend, which is the biggest home show in the region! more

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach’s Food Innovation and Business Hub, a resource that helps Iowa entrepreneurs develop successful food businesses, will host a monthly “Lunch and Learn” webinar series in 2026 to support current and aspiring Iowa food entrepreneurs. The webinars are offered at no cost and open to all. more

The Southeast Iowa Agricultural Research Association will host its annual meeting on Thursday, March 5, at the Southeast Research and Demonstration Farm, located at 3115 Louisa-Washington Road, Crawfordsville. The association, in partnership with Iowa State University, oversees the Southeast Research and Demonstration Farm. more

North Scott hosted State Jazz Choir contest for the eastern side of the state Feb. 2.  more

Two individuals were honored Monday with Lancer Pride Awards. more

As new technologies consume more power and alternative energy sources become increasingly necessary to fuel Iowans’ lives, Iowa State University researchers are working to create new batteries from accessible materials to store power from variable sources. more

A bill advancing through the Iowa Senate would require fire districts and city councils in the state to consider switching to a soybean-based firefighting foam in an effort to reduce exposure to forever chemicals. more

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

Aspiring food business owners are invited to attend a day-long workshop led by food business and food safety experts with the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Food Innovation and Business Hub. The workshop, “Plan, Prep, Profit: Starting a Food Business,” will provide practical guidance for turning food ideas or hobbies into viable, compliant businesses and will be held on March 13 at the Digital Ag Innovation Lab in Ames. more

View the Eldridge Police report from the Feb. 11 NSP! more

Two Iowa community colleges are set to expand their commercial driver’s license training programs with federal funding from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. more

The Eldridge City Council set its public hearing for the 2027 fiscal year max levy for April 6 at 5:45 p.m. But council members remain far away from a consensus on what that amount will be. more