Two years ago, Eric Gruenhagen took his fight to city hall. more

A panel of state lawmakers turned down a Democratic proposal July 1 to allow the Iowa secretary of state to send out absentee ballot request forms to all Iowa voters for the November general election. more

Eldridge will consider property tax rebates to encourage a $7 million addition to Grand Haven Retirement Community through an urban revitalization plan that must extend similar tax break incentives to at least one more piece of property. more

Scott County residents raised a wave of objections Tuesday against a countywide face mask requirement after hearing county medical director Louis Katz recommend it as, “absolutely justified based on the science that exists.” more

Census takers will come knocking in August hoping to boost participation rates that so far range from more than 80 percent in Donahue and Eldridge, to 66 percent or less in Walcott, Davenport and McCausland. more

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a bill last week that she said would relieve “onerous and burdensome” professional licensing laws that are among the most restrictive in the nation. more

Republican U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst, in a close race with Democratic challenger Theresa Greenfield, staged a Zoom news conference Monday featuring agriculture leaders who accused Greenfield of being unprepared to represent Iowa farm interests. more

Scott County’s health department will consider implications of requiring face masks in county buildings, but most supervisors seem reluctant to mandate it. more

Scott County Supervisors want to get Park View residents’ feedback, then implement a new rental property ordinance for a year or so before charging landlords for it. more

Scott County supervisors continued juvenile offender transition and auto theft counseling programs intended to discourage repeat offenders. more

Supervisors approved purchases totaling $620,704 on road maintenance vehicles and equipment, which county engineer Angie Kersten said is a scaled back request because of lagging road tax revenues. more

Scott County will likely have a tax sale this year, but tax investors can expect some changes as the county balances health safety with the need to collect about $1 million in delinquent taxes. more