Feb. 27, 1974: An effort was underway to establish an ambulance service in Eldridge, the city council learned. The proposed service would be part of a countywide network, including the LeClaire Ambulance and newly established services in Buffalo and Durant. Areas outside of Davenport were currently serviced by a private company, M&M Ambulance Service. Mike Hunt of LeClaire showed the council an outline of a program that would provide ambulance service to all Scott County residents in a maximum 15-minute response time. more

If you were asked to write a 500-word essay about our hometown, Eldridge, what would you say? Perhaps something like this: more

City Councilman Scott Campbell was recognized by the Park Board for his 17 years of service and dedication to Eldridge parks as a member and Chairman of the Park Board. more

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. Registration is at 10 a.m. with the program at 10:30 a.m. more

John Cannon, left, who lives south of Eldridge on Blackhawk Trail, joins t hree dozen people demonstrating for Ukraine Saturday at 53rd Street and Elmore Avenue. Cannon said he's not Ukranian, but wanted to support his friends who are. more

Ray’s Pub in Donahue is hosting a fundraiser, 2-6 p.m., Sunday, March 3 for Hugh Harvey, a Glenn Elementary first-grader undergoing cancer treatment. more

A $1.4 million Iowa Department of Transportation construction contract will close Wisconsin Avenue and Utica Ridge Road bridges over Interstate 80. more

Have you ever witnessed a NASA rocket launch? Have you ever seen the splashdown of a space capsule in the middle of the Pacific Ocean?  more

Scott County Auditor Kerri Tompkins is running again to continue serving the position she was appointed to fill a vacancy in June 2021, and won election in November of 2022. more

The annual Antique Spectacular Vintage Market is returning to the QCCA Expo Center in Rock Island for its 30th year. The event will take place from March 1-3, featuring a sold-out lineup of vendors showcasing a wide variety of antiques and vintage items. more

New Princeton police chief Freddy Almanza is patrolling in a new Ford pickup truck, bought by the city council. more

North Scott High School juniors Cadence Strom, Courtney Nelson and Kyla Stone were among Powerhouse Senior Elite group from Above the Barre Dance Academy, earning national championships in hip hop and pom competition in Orlando, Fla. more

North Scott residents have the chance to have fun and win prizes by visiting some of their favorite local businesses. more

Eldridge electric customers can expect flat rates, and lower power rate adjustments in the next fiscal year. more

Riverstone Group filed suit against Scott County to reverse supervisors’ zoning decision against an asphalt/concrete recycling plant in Mount Joy. more

The Army National Guard alerted Mount Joy area property owners this month of Per- and Polyfluorinated Substances (PFAS) industrial chemicals detected at high levels in groundwater around the Davenport Army Aviation Support facility. more

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