Remembering Sandra, a blood drive in memory of Sandra Bjurstrom, will be held from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 15, in the First Amendment Room of the Scott County Library in Eldridge. more

Moonlight Chase costumes and decorations contest winners more

The Scott County Historical Society invites the public to attend its annual Ice Cream Social on Tuesday, July 18, from 4 to 7:30 p.m. at the Society's home, Historic Summit Church, on Utica Ridge Road, 21980 210th Ave., in rural Davenport. more

It’s been an upside down week since our team of eight Rotarians returned from the central African country of Uganda on June 30. First, the good: we got to Eldridge the day the LeClaire Road and First Street intersection opened. more

July 14, 1983: North Scott softball team played a marathon 16-inning game at the Bomberette Invitational in Huxley. While they ended up on the wrong side of a 3-2 score to Dowling Catholic, coach Dennis Johnson said, “There are no losers in a game like this. I was very proud of the way we played.” more

"We want to give a heartfelt thank you to everyone who helped us make the 38th Annual Moonlight Chase and the Eldridge Summer Festival a huge success ..." more

"Pride month is now over. After a month of being inundated with parades, commercials, pride emphases at ballparks theme parks, and more by the media and some so-called progressives, we finally get a short break from 'pride this, pride that' ..." more

"To have an unkind attitude towards trans people, reminds us of decades of violence that was directed towards Blacks and gays ..." more

"AAUW of Iowa opposes any legislation that strips Iowa women and girls of their reproductive freedoms. Therefore, we reject further restrictions on abortion care by the Iowa legislature ..." more

"It is disturbing to learn that we have an Eldridge City Council person who shares that worldview and apparently believes that our library brings no value to our community ..." more

"Trump Republicans direct their supporters' attention toward cultural issues because they can't complain about economic issues anymore ..." more

Triple Oak Power hosts an informational meeting 5:30 – 8 p.m. Thursday, July 13, at the Durant Lamp Community Center, 606 Fifth Ave., about a wind turbine project intended for the area. more

Park View’s annual fireworks display will be Friday, July 14 at dusk. more

Eldridge is looking for a new police officer to replace John Behrens, who resigned after joining the force in January 2022. more

View the results of the Moonlight Chase more

Peach is the flavor for the annual Walcott Day Pie Contest on Saturday, July 15. Pies must be double crust and made with lard; lattice crust is okay, but no crumb toppings allowed. Pies must be baked in an 8 or 9” aluminum pie pan (non-returnable). more

Jacqueline L. Hart, 95, of Davenport, passed away Saturday, July 1, 2023, at the Good Samaritan Society Davenport. more

Joyce Marie Erling, 82, of Eldridge, formerly of Long Grove and DeWitt, passed away peacefully, with her daughter by her side on Monday, July 3, 2023, in Eldridge.  A celebration of her life will be Saturday, Aug. 26, at 11 a.m. at the United Church of Christ First Congregational Church in DeWitt, of which she was a member. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. Saturday Aug. 26, at the church. Her final resting place will be in Mt. Union Cemetery in rural Scott County. Online condolences may be left at rungemortuary.com.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Chris Erling, 420 E. Franklin St., Unit 104, Eldridge, IA 52748. more

View the Eldridge Police report from the July 12 NSP! more

View the Scott County Sheriff's report from the July 12 NSP! more