Longtime Walcott mayor John Kostichek passed his chair to councilman Jake Puck at the last council meeting of the year Monday, Dec. 15. more

Families and police officers gathered at Boll’s Community Center in Princeton Saturday, Dec. 13 for the city’s second annual Shop with a Cop. more

Iowa’s Office of Ombudsman, which investigates complaints related to local and state government, saw an almost 10% increase in cases opened during the last fiscal year. more

View the Scott County Sheriff's report from the Dec. 24 NSP! more

View the Eldridge Police report from the Dec. 24 NSP! more

Eligible Iowa households can receive a monthly allotment to spend on certain food items at the grocery store throughout the summer now that Iowa plans to participate in the federal summer feeding program. more

The holidays are among us, and while many Iowans will take time off to be with family and friends, scammers unfortunately will work through the holidays trying to separate you from your savings. more

Christmas celebrations span the globe. According to a 2025 report from the Center for the Study of Global Christianity at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, there are roughly 2.6 billion Christians worldwide, a figure that undoubtedly contributes to the popularity of Christmas. Christianity continues to have the most adherents of any religion in the world, and the Christian population is expected to top three billion before 2050. more

Tradition is a big part of the holiday season. Families lean into tradition each December, and perhaps no people participate in holiday customs with more enthusiasm than children. Whether it's decorating the family Christmas tree or baking cookies for Santa on Christmas Eve, children look forward to various holiday season traditions once the calendar turns from November to December. more

On a 3-2 vote, the Eldridge City Council Monday voted to begin the process of closing the Eldridge Community Center. more

Walcott School’s annual Cozy Christmas fundraiser will bring much-needed gifts to 54 students across 17 families this year, after “near record-breaking” donations flooded student council. more

This weekend features some of the most highly anticipated events on the Tina’s Dance Studio calendar. more

Former McCausland City Clerk Sheila Bosworth has plead not guilty to criminal charges including theft and forgery, and has requested a trial, according to documents filed with the Scott County Clerk of Courts. more

Long Grove City Council considered preliminary budget and tax levy figures for the next fiscal year at a brief meeting last Tuesday, Dec. 9. more

Cases of whooping cough are on the rise in Scott County. more

As Eldridge city council member Scott Campbell prepares to take his new role as the new duly elected mayor in January, the council decided Monday to fill his vacant seat by appointment. more

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds on Monday ordered all flags in Iowa lowered in honor of the two Iowa National Guard members killed in Syria. more

Maysville is going green. 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

Residents of Princeton applauded Karen Woomert for 12 years of service on the city council Thursday, as her term concluded with the last meeting of the year.  more