Iowa lawmakers are heading into the 2026 legislative session with several new leaders — but many of the issues expected to take top priority are subjects left unresolved in 2025, namely eminent domain and property taxes. more

First Central State Bank recently presented a $30,000 donation to the North Scott Rotary Club in support of the Venue at Sheridan Meadows project. First Central’s Tom Messer was on hand to deliver the donation.  more

The New Year's Eve countdown is on, with people eagerly awaiting the opportunity to say goodbye to this year and welcome the possibilities of the year ahead. The month of January's name was derived from the Roman god Janus, who was the god of beginnings, endings, doorways, and transitions. Symbolized by his two faces looking in opposite directions, Janus presided over many transitions. more

View the Scott County Sheriff's report from the Dec. 31 NSP! more

For the 16th year in a row, North Scott baseball's annual Wiffle Ball fundraiser tournament was a hit. more

View the Eldridge Police report from the Dec. 31 NSP! more

The arrival of a new year is a time of celebration for people across the globe. It's customary to mark the occasion with fireworks, countdowns and champagne. For those who indulge a little too much on New Year's Eve or stay up well past midnight, January 1 may be a day to recuperate. But spending New Year's Day with Mother Nature is a great way to enjoy the first few hours of a new year. more

The holiday season is steeped in tradition. Many of those traditions are rooted in celebrants' faith, but one of the last customs people embrace each year is largely secular. more

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County streams and ponds continued to see worsening water quality this year, Partners of Scott County Watersheds reported last month. more

The North Scott Childcare Program proposed a modest price increase for the 2026-27 school year. more

Every day, automated license plate readers (ALPRs) log thousands of vehicles making their way through Scott County. more

A power outage Thursday night transformed a Long Grove home into a scene out of the North Pole. more

Eldridge Lions Club members recently presented a $1,000 check to the North Scott Food Pantry (Carol Kuehl and Janalee Keppy, far right). Lions members assisted with the assembly and distribution of Christmas food baskets. Pictured are Lions members Judy Kirby, Merlyn and Jeanne Frick, Tom Schwarz, Debbie Hentges, Jan Kroeze, Darlene Brus, Cindy Wolf and Mary Gehrls. more

The owners of Tasty Café in Eldridge celebrated a “Best Restaurant” award last week, and thanked their customers and community for seven years of support. more

The board of supervisors postponed a pair of votes on $1.2 million in year-one software contracts with provider Tyler Technologies last week. more

Cancer Support Community Iowa & NW Illinois is pleased to announce four free, supportive wellness programs launching in 2026 for anyone impacted by cancer. These programs will be offered on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. at Gilda’s Club Davenport, located at 1351 West Central Park Ave, Suite 200, Davenport, IA 52804. more

Iowa state officials on Thursday announced events and initiatives set for 2026 throughout Iowa as the state participates in national America 250 celebrations. more

Iowans eligible for a federal utility assistance program are applying for assistance at higher rates this winter than last year, according to some distributors. more

As pennies vanish from the American landscape, many businesses are clamoring for federal guidance on how to handle cash transactions in a penniless world. more