28 qualifiers. 22 events. more

In his first at-bat of the 2023 season, North Scott senior and leadoff hitter Noah Young found himself in a 3-0 count. more

First: CHRYSTIAN Middle: ZAMARIYEA Last: SMITH Affix: Permanent ID: 20-24917 Sex: Male Date of Birth: 8/30/2003 Current Age: 19 Age at Booking: 19 Height: 5' 11" Weight: 175 Pounds Race: African … more

First: RILEY Middle: EUGENE Last: LETTS Affix: Permanent ID: 23-28518 Sex: Male Date of Birth: 2/16/2005 Current Age: 18 Age at Booking: 18 Height: 5' 09" Weight: 150 Pounds Race: White Hair … more

Press problems delayed delivery of the May 17 North Scott Press until Thursday. more

"Unfortunately, drug manufacturers are actively working to dismantle the 340B drug price program, which has successfully reduced the price of prescription drugs for patients for over thirty years ..." more

"By prioritizing telecom giants’ profits, the FCC’s decision disregards the needs of rural communities, senior citizens, and those residing in areas with limited internet connectivity ..." more

For the 20th time since 1933, Congress is writing a multiyear farm bill that will shape what kind of food U.S. farmers grow, how they raise it and how it gets to consumers. These measures are large, complex and expensive: The next farm bill is projected to cost taxpayers $1.5 trillion over 10 years. more

I don’t believe California Prop 12, upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court last week, specifically speaks to hogs raised in Iowa. If I am wrong, I welcome the correction. more

May 16, 1973: Local area officials cheered the news that John Deere & Company had purchased options on 960 acres near Mount Joy for future construction of a manufacturing plant. Most of the land was in the North Scott School District. Deere projected that the plant would initially employ 700 workers, with as many as 4,000 in the future. North Scott superintendent Melvin Heiler said he was “happy to see industry coming into the North Scott area,” and added that he anticipated the plant would bring additional residents to the district, with potential new students. more

It seemed the old coach would live forever. He was there for the 51st reunion of a state championship team in 2012, months before the star pitcher, Alan "Andy" Andresen died at age 68. And he reconnected for golf outings with members of the team since. more

The older you get, the more it seems like life moves faster. more

View the Scott County Sheriff's report from the May 17 NSP! more

View the Eldridge Police report from the May 17 NSP! more

Jill T. Kuhl, 78, a resident of Burlington, and formerly of Eldridge, died on Thursday, May 4, 2023, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington. more

Dayton E. “Tony” Thornton, 92, a resident of Princeton, died on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at his home. more

Princeton is seeking engineering firms to design a recreational trail along U.S. 67 that some council members want to route closer to the river. more

Council members agreed to share clerk Kisa Tweed with the town of Dixon. more

The Iowa High School Music Association’s Large Group Contest was held locally at Bettendorf High School on May 16. Three ensembles, comprised of 107 North Scott students, competed, with North Scott Singers, the Treble Clef Chorus, and Bass Clef Chorus all receiving Division I ratings. North Scott Singers received a perfect score from all three judges for the first time in program history. Adjudicators were from across the state. more

Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson will speak at Scott County Republican Party Pints & Politics, 6 p.m., Thursday at Thunder Bay Grille. more