All hay producers in the region are invited to attend the annual Eastern Iowa Hay Producers Association Annual Meeting and Conference on March 14 at Buzzy’s Bar and Grill, 414 Main St., Welton. more

A rural Wheatland boy died of injuries received in a UTV accident, 6:03 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 27 at 2375 210th St., northeast of Bennett in Cedar County. more

A fire in rural Massillon Feb. 27 took the life of a 77-year-old Wheatland woman. more

The City of Davenport is taking the state auditor to court over an investigation into $1.9 million in settlements paid out to former city employees. more

Join eastern Iowa families once again for the traditional Easter egg hunt in DeWitt. more

On Feb. 29, North Scott elementary students joined hundreds of other fourth- and fifth-graders from around the Quad Cities at the Quad City Symphony’s annual Symphony Day at the Adler Theatre in Davenport. more

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is announcing up to $5 million to fund agreements that address Iowa-specific conservation issues. more

Scott County library hosts adult crafts, 10 a.m. to noon, Saturday March 16, at the Eldridge branch. more

The Iowa80.com Distribution Center celebrated its grand opening on Tuesday, Feb. 27. This $20 million capital investment includes a state-of-the-art warehouse equipped with advanced technology and an additional 132,921 square feet of available space for lease. more

The next Music at Butterworth concert is scheduled for 7 p.m. March 20, at Butterworth Center, Moline, with a performance by the internationally known trio Grosse Isle, comprised of Irish uilleann piper Fiachra O’Regan, Quebec fiddler/singer Sophie Lavoie, and guitarist Andre Marchand. Refusing to let an ocean divide their passion for music, these talented artists blend traditional with original compositions from haunting to playful, lively to reflective, leading audiences on an unforgettable journey in song. more

In conjunction with its annual Eddy Awards, River Action is offering Eddy Scholarships to students with a commitment to environmental interests. These scholarships were initiated with funding from a family foundation. This year they are being additionally funded by Janet and Norm Moline. more

The Partners of Scott County Watersheds and Nina Struss present a Quad Cities climate and vulnerability assessment, the first effort to identify environmental factors affecting the region. more

First: AMBER Middle: NICOLE Last: WHITAKER Affix: Permanent ID: 16-17533 Sex: Female Date of Birth: 10/22/1980 Current Age: 43 Age at Booking: 43 Height: 5' 08" Weight: 220 Pounds Race: White … more

First: NICHOLAS Middle: KEITARO Last: MUNGER Affix: Permanent ID: 23-29408 Sex: Male Date of Birth: 12/22/1993 Current Age: 30 Age at Booking: 30 Height: 5' 03" Weight: 206 Pounds Race: Asian … more

Scott County deputies arrested a Park View man on first degree murder charges Thursday after they encountered him at an injury accident in Mount Joy early that day. more

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First: CHRISTOPHER Middle: LEE Last: BEHAL Affix: Permanent ID: 21-25172 Sex: Male Date of Birth: 9/5/1993 Current Age: 30 Age at Booking: 30 Height: 6' 01" Weight: 205 Pounds Race: White Hair … more

First: WILLIE Middle: ALBERT Last: SHORTER Affix: Permanent ID: 03-20734 Sex: Male Date of Birth: 8/13/1968 Current Age: 55 Age at Booking: 55 Height: 5' 11" Weight: 198 Pounds Race: African … more

First: JACKIE Middle: GENE Last: FERGUSON Affix: Permanent ID: 13-09404 Sex: Male Date of Birth: 10/28/1977 Current Age: 46 Age at Booking: 46 Height: 5' 08" Weight: 165 Pounds Race: White Hair … more

First: ROBERT Middle: RYAN Last: DEFRANCE Affix: Permanent ID: 24-30729 Sex: Male Date of Birth: 10/5/1988 Current Age: 35 Age at Booking: 35 Height: 5' 10" Weight: 175 Pounds Race: White Hair … more