"Why has Rep. Bobby Kaufmann submitted a bill to make it harder for Iowans to vote? It is soon heading to the Senate to be passed ..." more

"Governor Reynolds and the GOP majority are determined to deny Iowa women the bodily autonomy their grandmothers fought to win ..." more

As a kid have you ever wanted to get something expensive but your parents say, “No,” or “pay for it yourself.” more

The 13th week of the legislative session involved a lot of debate, finding an agreement on the state budget, and confirming governor appointees. Bills of note include: more

The 13th week of the 2024 Legislative Session brought more bills to the House floor. As chairman of the House Appropriation Committee, I received our budget targets for this session. We will soon begin building the budget for the State of Iowa. more

As week 13 comes to a close I find myself with a growing appreciation for my opportunity to live here in Iowa, not to mention the great honor of serving you all in the Iowa House. more

Things are starting to wrap up at the capitol as we end the session, and the House of Representatives is busy working on the budget for the 2025 Fiscal Year. more

City officials in Davenport have managed to accomplish the impossible this year: They have brought Republicans and Democrats in the Legislature together to agree on something. more

April 14, 1999: Mel Foster Co. purchased 100 acres over four tracts of prime development land, known as the Muhs property, for $1.6 million. A fifth tract of land, containing a farmhouse and outbuildings, was purchased for $316,000 by Norman and Lois Muhs. The property was located west of Mel Foster’s Townsend Farms addition. The North Scott School District said it was interested in purchasing 20 acres for new athletic field and a possible new elementary school, and the city of Eldridge was also interested in five to seven acres for a new park. more

When I was sitting court-side at Vibrant Arena March 15 before the UNI women's game tipped off in the Missouri Valley Tournament, I watched the three-member officiating crew – all women – go through their pre-game warmups and made a mental note of how seriously they were taking their responsibilities. more

The DeWitt Noon Lions present Southeast Asia by Land and Sea in 2023, with shows at 3 and 7 p.m., Tuesday, April 16, at the DeWitt Operahouse, 716 Sixth Ave., DeWitt. more

Community Center February revenue totaled just over $4,800 in February, and board members learned the center anticipates more bookings. more

North Scott superintendent Joe Stutting is the recipient of the Outstanding Superintendent Award, as part of the Outstanding Administrator Awards from the Iowa Bandmasters Association. The awards honor the expectational contributions of administrators who have demonstrated unwavering support for music education and the arts in their schools and communities. more

North Scott Rotary’s “Pay It Forward” campaign rolled into Princeton on April 3, and this time, Virgil Grissom students had the opportunity to help animals. more

The Iowa Barn Foundation spring tour showcases 11 barns in southern Black Hawk and northern Tama counties, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, June 22 and 23. more

With tax time and crazy winter/spring weather behind us, everyone can use a laugh, and the DeWitt Theater Company (DTC) is up to the challenge. more

Nahant Marsh Education Center invites people to learn about volunteer opportunities, 9-11 a.m., Saturday, April 13, at the center, 4220 Wapello Ave., Davenport. more

Tom Monroe, chair of the Scott County Extension Council, has announced that Becky Bray, Scott County Extension Director, will retire at the end of June.  Bray has served Scott County for 46 years and as director since 1995.  Bray came to Scott County as 4-H staff in 1978. more

A $6,000 budget appropriation launched Long Grove’s new park board. more

First: JACOB Middle: STEVEN Last: RUPE Affix: Permanent ID: 03-18654 Sex: Male Date of Birth: 12/21/1983 Current Age: 40 Age at Booking: 40 Height: 6' 02" Weight: 196 Pounds Race: White Hair … more