Don’t be late, as this weekend marks a very important date on the Lancer Productions calendar. This year’s Children’s Theatre production of “Alice in Wonderland Jr.” opens Friday night, with shows on Saturday and Sunday as well. more

Business ties between a Scott County supervisor and a farmer who has optioned land to Central Iowa Power Cooperative (CIPCO) do not constitute a conflict of interest as supervisors weigh a proposed power plant, according to Assistant County Attorney Kristina Lyon. more

Property taxes, workforce growth, and energy needs were top of mind for Scott County legislators who gathered at the St. Ambrose Rogalski Center, 518 W. Locust Street, Friday morning for a forum with members of the Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce. more

The Scott County Democrats will caucus on Monday, Feb. 2, at Davenport North High School, 626 W. 53rd St. Doors open at 6 p.m. You must be in line or signed up by 7 p.m. to participate, and the caucus will begin at 7 p.m. more

Chris Jones hardly ever sees an open seat when he speaks in Iowa. more

Sheila Bosworth, the former clerk of McCausland charged with the theft of over $63,000 in city funds, posted bail last week. more

Many people already know the Lions Club provides vision saving assistance through donations of used eyeglasses. But the Lions Club also offers services to children through the KidSight program. In Iowa, KidSight is run through a collaboration between the Lions Clubs of Iowa and the University of Iowa Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Services and the Stead Family Children’s Hospital. more

The St. Ann’s Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship will be held Saturday, Jan. 31, from 1-2 p.m. at Neil Armstrong Elementary School in Park View. more

Have you ever dug around in your backyard dirt? Perhaps you found it dry, almost sandy, a light reddish brown. Perhaps it was hard to get into with a shovel, protected by a crust. more

A House panel advanced legislation Tuesday (Jan. 20) that would require land restoration efforts following the initial construction of electric transmission lines in Iowa. more

The Soil and Water Conservation District was founded on May 14, 1946, and has been dedicated to helping citizens and landowners protect and preserve land and water resources in Scott County. We are driven to work directly with landowners and agencies to: more

Scott SWCD is seeking out a Conservation Technician Intern for 480 hours between May 1 to Dec. 31, 2026, with flexibility to complete early, at a wage of $14/hr. Applicants must be either a high school junior or senior or enrolled in college with a major related to agriculture, conservation/natural resources, environmental sciences, engineering, construction trades, GIS, communications, public relations or urban planning. more

Scott County Soil & Water Conservation District is participating in the Conservation Districts of Iowa’s (CDI) Conservation Scholarships again in 2026! more

Iowa Learning Farms, in partnership with C-CHANGE: Grass2Gas, will host a virtual field day on Thursday, Feb. 12, at 1 p.m. CST. The event, which is available at no cost, will feature a live discussion with Carl Kurtz, a professional writer, teacher, naturalist and photographer with over 50 years of prairie establishment and management experience. more

Climate change poses a threat to various industries, not the least of which is the agricultural sector. Agricultural industry insiders recognize that the changing climate has been forcing farmers and agricultural organizations to adapt and adjust for decades, and that need to be flexible won’t change in the years to come. more

Soil degradation is an environmental concern that occurs when land becomes less fit for a specific purpose, like crop production. As the soil loses nutrients, namely phosphorous, nitrogen and potassium, crop yields can decline significantly, compounding the problem of food shortages resulting from a growing global population. more

The agricultural sector is built on plants and animal life, but the industry can still affect the environment in ways that contribute to the ill effects of climate change. According to data published in a 2022 report from McKinsey & Company, agriculture accounts for nearly one-quarter of global emissions, and was identified as the industry that contributes the most to exceeding planetary boundaries. Sustainable farming practices can help reduce that impact. more

Nominations are now open for the North Scott Hall of Excellence. more

The Republican Party faithful of eastern Iowa gathered Jan. 22 at the Regional Innovation Center in Eldridge to hear from a few of the men who are interested in being the next governor. more

View the Scott County Sheriff's report from the Jan. 28 NSP! more