Across the country, electric demand is growing and could explode if green goals like electrifying home heating, industry and transportation come to fruition. At the same time, many states, utilities and businesses have pledged to decarbonize, helping push older coal and gas power plants that have struggled to stay economically competitive into retirement. more

As lawmakers ended the second funnel deadline of the 2024 legislative session, many of the priorities laid out by Republican leadership at the beginning of the session remain in limbo – while many more were taken out of the running for consideration. more

"Your continued thoughts and prayers are greatly appreciated ..." more

Our second legislative deadline has passed, which means we had another busy week working on moving House bills through the Iowa Senate. Policy bills are required at this time to be through a committee in the opposite chamber to be considered for the rest of the legislative session. more

Iowans found their way back to the state’s 19 casinos in February, as gaming tax payments rebounded from January’s dip. more

I wanted to begin the column by thanking all of the citizens who attended my Listening Posts and forums this year. We held over 12 events in three different counties. Of course, you always have the occasional person there who wants to score political points through disruption or a litany of loaded questions but the overwhelming majority of people were thoughtful concerned citizens with great ideas! Thank you. I learn from these experiences. more

March 21, 1984: The arrest count rose to 12, as Eldridge police continued to work through a drug investigation at North Scott High School. One adult and three students were charged with selling drugs, and eight students were charged with possession of a controlled substance. Police chief Gil Hansen said more arrests were likely after students returned from spring break. He added more than $500 worth of marijuana and amphetamines had also been confiscated. more

As you can see by the rundown of bills still alive in the Legislature in this week's NSP, there is no shortage of issues to engage. You might not like what I have to say about several of those anyway.  more

Eldridge city staff emailed this letter at 1:57 p.m., Friday, March 15, to the North Scott Press. Assistant City Administrator Jeff Martens wrote, “In the interest of being transparent the attached letter was emailed to the Utility Board by the Mayor this afternoon.” more

Kay Pence, chair of the Scott County Democratic Party, filed to run for Iowa House District 70, on March 15, the same day local school districts were required by law to certify their 2025 school year budgets. more

Shive Hattery will conduct a traffic count and data analysis on East LeClaire Road, from First Street to Scott Park Road, and offer a full report by mid-summer. more

Join Princeton elected officials 6-10 p.m., March 23, for Battle of the Bars, a night-long fundraiser for the town of Princeton, culminating in a gun raffle. more

Scott County supervisors agreed to River Valley Coop’s industrial rezoning request to add liquid ammonia storage to operations just south of Dixon at Allens Grove Road and 295th St. more

Assessment updates are being mailed this month to about 3,500 of the county’s 39,000 taxable parcels outside of Davenport that saw values change. more

First: DAMIEN Middle: JOHN Last: MAYNARD Affix: SR Permanent ID: 03-26058 Sex: Male Date of Birth: 1/13/1977 Current Age: 47 Age at Booking: 47 Height: 5' 07" Weight: 195 Pounds Race: White Hair … more

A celebration of life get-together for Frederick H. Koester, 87, of Dixon, will be held starting at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 20, at the Dixon American Legion. Chapman Funeral Home, Wheatland, is assisting the family with arrangements. more

First: SAMUEL Middle: LEE Last: MOBLEY Affix: Permanent ID: 06-35117 Sex: Male Date of Birth: 3/30/1972 Current Age: 51 Age at Booking: 51 Height: 5' 09" Weight: 150 Pounds Race: African … more

First: SHELLY Middle: LYNN Last: MCCOY Affix: Permanent ID: 18-19911 Sex: Female Date of Birth: 1/30/1975 Current Age: 49 Age at Booking: 49 Height: 5' 05" Weight: 130 Pounds Race: White Hair … more

A funeral service for Donna Marie Finkenhoefer, 70, of Davenport, will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, March 25, at the Runge Mortuary, Davenport. Burial will be in Davenport Memorial Park. Visitation will be Sunday,  March 24, from 1-5 p.m. at the mortuary. more

A funeral service for Carolyn Scheibe, 70, of Eldridge, will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 27, at Faith Lutheran Church, Eldridge, with a luncheon to follow. Visitation will be Tuesday, March 26, from 4-7 p.m. at the church. Chambers Funeral Home, Eldridge, is assisting the family with arrangements. more