Five candidates have applied for the open seat on Eldridge City Council, which the council aims to fill be appointment later this month. more

A fire at the home of Robert and Christina Fox, 226 W. Durant Street in Walcott, drew the bomb squad Thursday after first responders found a hand grenade on site. more

Scott County supervisors renamed John Maxwell board chair and Jean Dickson vice chair at their organizational meeting Friday. more

In a snow-covered field north of Des Moines, Lee Tesdell’s sheep seem comfortable, grazing in a paddock of Kernza, a perennial grain cultivated by The Land Institute in Kansas. more

The annual meeting of Maysville Cemetery is Jan. 8, 2026, at 7 p.m. The meeting is at Maysville Fire Station. Guests are welcome. more

Communication with loved ones, neighbors and mental health professionals can be a key piece of addressing the stressors and mental health issues that affect farmers at higher rates than other professions. more

Sixth grader Gracie Stephens of Virgil Grissom invented the Aqua Buddy, an automatic plant waterer that lasts up to four months. more

View the Eldridge Police report from the Jan. 7 NSP! more

Drivers using their phones outside of hands-free or voice-activated modes now face a $100 fine as Iowa’s 2025 distracted driving law goes into full effect. more

View the Scott County Sheriff's report from the Jan. 7 NSP! more

After the excitement of the holiday season, many people find themselves facing extra expenses or lingering debt. However, a new year brings new opportunities to take charge of your financial future. Beginning Jan. 22, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will host “Money Smart: Prioritizing Bills, Credit and Debt,” a free, three-part virtual series that provides practical tools to help you regain control, reduce stress and set yourself up for success in the year ahead. more

Laura Lee Smith of Eldridge was inducted into the Special Olympics Iowa Hall of Fame last month as one of 12 honorees in the 2025 class. more

With the 2026 legislative session set to start in a week, Iowa House Democrats introduced their plan Monday to tackle one of the biggest issues heading into the year — how to lower Iowans’ property taxes. more

As Iowa lawmakers prepare to come together once again for the legislative session, beginning in January, those involved in higher education have turned their eyes to the academic offerings of community colleges and public universities, building on conversations that began last year. more

Iowa’s rural health care improvement plan, “Healthy Hometowns,” was awarded $209 million Dec. 29 as part of a federal funding program under the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. more

County employees gathered at the Supervisor’s Committee of the Whole meeting Tuesday, Dec. 16 for an end-of-year PRIDE celebration, honoring longtime employees and recent achievements. more

The Scott County Library Eldridge branch is excited to kick off the new year with a dynamic lineup of adult programs designed to educate, inspire, and engage the community. From wellness experiences to immersive history and a rare look inside the Secret Service, these events offer something for everyone. All programs are free and open to the public. more

Research led by a University of Iowa student is opening new doors to potential uterine cancer treatments that could allow patients to regain their health while retaining their ability to have children, the university reported. more

Specialists with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach are once again teaming up with ISU Agriculture and Biosystems Engineering specialists to bring planter equipment expertise to farms across the state Feb. 2–6 with Planter University. more

River Action invites families, educators, and young naturalists to stop by its interactive booth during Bald Eagle Days 2026, taking place Friday, Jan. 9, through Sunday, Jan. 11. The River Action booth will feature engaging, hands-on activities designed to spark curiosity about conservation, water stewardship, and the natural world. more