IOWA CITY — U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks spoke Monday with cancer survivors and researchers and signed the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network’s promise to support the network’s priorities to end cancer. more

A University of Iowa researcher is helping to unearth the geological secrets of Earth’s planetary neighbor, with recent findings of a necessary mineral to create certain precious gemstones and future study into the largest canyon in the solar system identified so far. more

Less than 10% of Iowa corn acres have reached the mature stage as of the latest crop progress and condition report, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture anticipates some reports of  harvested acres to appear in the next weekly report. more

Two national Democratic lawmakers endorsed Josh Turek for U.S. Senate on Saturday and called for term limits for U.S. Supreme Court justices and lawmakers. more

Farmers who purchased and had to repair John Deere large agricultural equipment during a certain time frame may be eligible for a payment as part of an antitrust class-action settlement. more

Nonprofit, government and education professionals who have a project idea and are ready to begin developing a grant proposal can receive hands-on feedback during two free Grant Proposal Boot Camps offered this fall in Fayette and Cherokee. more

WILMINGTON, Ohio — From her recliner in her tidy townhouse, Donna Logan offers advice to the first baby boomers to hit the big ‘8-0’ this year: Life can be good, especially with someone like Helen Aponte helping with laundry and housekeeping and the drive to the doctor’s office. more

View the Scott County Sheriff's report from the Sept. 2 NSP! more

Farmers, ag retailers, crop advisors and conservation professionals can explore current Iowa State University research on cropping systems, nitrate loss, cover crops and a potential alternative biomass crop — miscanthus — at the upcoming Fall Field Day at the Southeast Research and Demonstration Farm on Sept. 10 from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. The event is hosted by ISU Extension and Outreach, ISU Research Farms and the Southeast Iowa Agricultural Research Association. more

View the Eldridge Police report from the Sept. 2 NSP! more

The first day of the 2026-27 school year is in the books, and by today, all North Scott students will have officially reported to class. But more than a few of those students will have seen at least one important new faculty member. more

Dozens of Princeton residents could lose water service at Rivercrest Estates, the troubled mobile home park, if owner Mary Diercks fails to pay overdue bills and repair damaged infrastructure by Sept. 17. more

As Joe Stutting enters his final year as North Scott superintendent, the school board hopes to be able to announce his successor by January. more

Walcott City Council would like to hear about the Iowa 80 Group’s development plans before they agree to annex 336 acres of county land into the city. more

The Princeton City Council hired a new law firm Monday during a special meeting. more

The Scott County Board of Supervisors often enters closed session to discuss litigation pending against the county. more

Eldridge hired from within to find its newest city clerk. more

Come celebrate Donahue Iowa’s Annual Frontier Days event on Sept. 6. Among many numerous events, food, and activities for all ages, there will be our Apple Pie baking contest.  Everyone is invited to submit your baking creativity during the 20th anniversary of the contest.  more

With 47% of Iowa corn acres in the dent stage, according to the latest crop progress and condition report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the crop is nearing harvest season. more

At last Tuesday’s North Scott employee appreciation event, superintendent Joe Stutting hailed the staff. more