The Mississippi Athletic Conference announced its all-conference teams last Friday and it was painted scarlet and silver. more

The faces on the North Scott Lancers, as they left the locker room one by one and two by two, told the whole story. It showed a type of grief and heartbreak only sports could provide. more

A portion of the $44 million St. Joan of Arc Catholic school under construction in Bettendorf will be financed tax free under an agreement approved March 1 by Scott County supervisors. more

Eldridge council members agreed Monday to contract with a new liability insurance provider after the city’s longstanding insurer declined to renew coverage due to concerns over the city’s claim history. more

Eldridge utility board members say they are prepared to sue the city and council to keep longtime utility board chairman Brock Kroeger. more

Friends and family filled Ray's Pub in Donahue Sunday to help the Harvey family. Their first-grader, Hugh is undergoing chemotherapy for high-risk neuroblastoma cancer diagnosed in December. more

A joint meeting of three elected members of the Eldridge city council and two appointed utility board members disclosed reasons behind a simmering conflict that led to the threat of a lawsuit from the utility board. more

First: DONNELL Middle: TRAVEL LOVIN Last: BROWN Affix: Permanent ID: 21-25788 Sex: Male Date of Birth: 1/2/1996 Current Age: 28 Age at Booking: 28 Height: 6' 02" Weight: 180 Pounds Race: African … more

First: RAYMOND Middle: BRYANT Last: HENDERSON Affix: Permanent ID: 03-06110 Sex: Male Date of Birth: 10/3/1975 Current Age: 48 Age at Booking: 48 Height: 5' 06" Weight: 190 Pounds Race: African … more

A memorial service for Craig Alan Ohl, 53, of Eldridge, will be held at 6 p.m. Friday, March 8, at the Halligan-McCabe-DeVries Funeral Home, Davenport. Visitation will be from 4:30 p.m. until the time of the service Friday at the funeral home. more

View the Eldridge Police report from the March 6 NSP! more

View the Scott County Sheriff's report from the March 6 NSP! more

The Port City Coin Club of Muscatine will hold its annual coin show on March 17 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at THE RENDEZVOUS, 3127 Lucas St. in Muscatine. Coins, currency, bullion and collector supplies will be available.  Admission is free and open to the public. Free hourly prizes and gifts for kids as well as an 1881 $5 U.S. gold coin raffle are part of the show.  more

A project led by Iowa State University researchers will receive funds from the U.S. Department of Energy to help the city of Montezuma set up the state’s first electricity microgrid, which will reduce electricity costs in the community. more

The Autism Society of the Quad Cities hosts a trivia night, Saturday, March 9, at the Esperanza Center, 335 Fifth Ave., Moline. more

The Greater Muscatine Chamber of Commerce & Industry, along with downtown businesses, will host the 14th Annual Girls Getaway event on Saturday, April 6.  The day begins with brunch, a style show, and door prizes at The Merrill Hotel from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m.  Attendees will receive a swag bag, which includes special deals and activities at the participating Downtown Muscatine businesses happening that day.  Please check www.muscatine.com/events and the Downtown Muscatine Facebook page for updates and a complete list of participating businesses. more

DuTrac Community Credit Union is debuting its newest branch office – the DuTrac Mobile Branch. more

Janet Louise (Scott) Morrell passed away peacefully on Feb. 28, 2024, in Portland, Ore. more

William D. “Bill” Homrighausen, also known as, “Mr. DeWitt,” will complete another trip around the sun Tuesday, March 12, when he turns 99 years old.  more

Jolayne Milefchik of Princeton will celebrate her 80th birthday with an open house on Saturday, March 16. All friends and relatives are invited to call from 1-5 p.m. at McCausland United Methodist Church, 210 Hughes St., McCausland. No gifts, please. more