The North Scott Junior High Agricultural Education Program has received a $1,000 grant from the Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) to support its ongoing initiatives. more

The  Better Health Foundation (BHF) has awarded a $350,000 Solutions at Scale grant to Community Health Care (CHC), a regional nonprofit health center that offers medical, dental and behavioral health care services. more

The first home in Donahue's new Maple Grove Subdivision is taking shape. Lots are still available for sale in the development.             more

On Nov. 12, the Regional Development Authority (RDA) Board met at Rhythm City Casino Resort to approve 69 fall grant awards, totaling $2,278,448. These grants support a wide range of community development efforts in the Quad Cities region for economic development, arts & culture, human services, and education. These 69 grants include three Transformational Initiative awards, five multicycle payments for past commitments, 60 new general community grants, and one emergency grant for hunger relief. more

North Scott voters cast more than a few write-ins earlier this month. Here’s a full inventory of write-in votes cast in local races. more

Money has named GreenState Credit Union one of the Best Banks of 2025-26, recognizing the institution for its outstanding financial products, customer service, and overall banking experience. The ranking is based on Money’s comprehensive evaluation of more than 275 banks and credit unions nationwide, which considers account features, annual percentage yields, fees, accessibility, perks, and more. more

Gov. Kim Reynolds and Iowa State University President Wendy Wintersteen celebrated the expansion of bioindustrial manufacturing in Iowa as they joined executives of BioMADE at the ISU BioCentury Research Farm Friday for a groundbreaking ceremony. more

View the Scott County Sheriff's report from the Nov. 19 NSP! more

View the Eldridge Police report from the Nov. 19 NSP! more

Homicide rates among pregnant women increase with the rate of firearm ownership, according to a state-by-state study published this week in the medical journal JAMA Network Open. more

The following North Scott Jr. High students were recently selected for participation in the 39th annual Opus Honor Choir Festival. The Opus Honor Choir is a state level, auditioned festival.  Over 3,000 students were nominated by their directors for 720 positions in the four Opus Honor Choirs. Selections were made by means of a recorded audition. The 2025 Opus Honor Choirs will perform at 4 p.m. on Nov. 20 at Stephens Auditorium in the Iowa State Center in Ames. The Opus Honor Choir Festival is made possible by the Iowa Choral Directors Association, Inc.  North Scott Jr. High has the second highest accepted number of students in the state for 7/8 Opus Ensemble Placement. more

Princeton City Council has put money down on a new playground at Water Tower Park. more

A growing number of Iowans are struggling to put food on the table. Today, nearly 1 in 10 Iowa households are food insecure, according to America’s Health Rankings, and Feeding America states that every county in the state has seen an increase since 2023.  The impact of hunger can be life-changing. When families don’t have reliable access to safe, nutritious food, they’re often forced to make tough choices, such as deciding between buying groceries or paying for medical care. For adults living with chronic health conditions, this can mean skipping meals or medications, which may lead to serious complications. Food and nutrition insecurity are also linked to conditions like Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease and obesity. more

The Football Contest was a breeze this week, as the majority of contestants missed three or fewer. more

The tradition of musical excellence continues at North Scott High School, as 22 students were selected for the All-State Music Festival this week in Ames. more

Last Tuesday, Nov. 4, Scott County voters took to the ballot box and elected a new slate of local officials. more

In a typical month, the North Scott Food Pantry, 500 W. LeClaire Road, serves 65 to 70 local families. In October, they served 84, the highest figure since 2019. more

November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month. According to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, an estimated 67,000 Americans will be diagnosed with the disease this year. The disease can be a devastating diagnosis – symptoms are vague and there is no screening process currently available. By the time many patients are officially diagnosed, the cancer is often advanced. more

An Eldridge police officer is on administrative leave following an off-duty incident that resulted in his arrest for Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) – 1st offense and failure to maintain control. more

The Eldridge–North Scott Chamber of Commerce’s annual virtual auction returns for its fifth year this week, with over 50 different experiences on offer from local businesses and Chamber members. more