"Is it wrong to ask highly paid professionals to TRY to respond in English, even though it might be a broken-English? When they try, I’ll be the first to congratulate them ..." more

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed on to a letter Monday alongside 47 other state governors, as well as five territories and commonwealths, opposing the Biden administration’s move to incorporate Air National Guard service members into the Space Force. more

In a split vote, the Iowa Utilities Board declined to solicit more evidence before it decides whether to issue a pipeline permit to Summit Carbon Solutions, according to an April 25 board order. more

Regents Sherry Bates and Greta Rouse were reelected to lead the Iowa Board of Regents April 24 to the sounds of applause from board and university staff, faculty and leaders. more

Another wet week helped lift parts of Iowa from drought, and the remaining dry conditions are predicted to continue to ease into the summer. more

Francis Claeys of Eldridge will celebrate his 80th birthday with an open house on Saturday, May 11. All family and friends are invited to call from 1-4 p.m. at Rustic Ridge in Eldridge. No gifts, please. more

Bill and Sharon Wilson of Atalissa will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary May 4. more

Marilyn Kathryn Peters, 87, of Eldridge, passed away Saturday, April 27, 2024, at Clarissa C. Cook Hospice in Bettendorf.  A memorial service will be Wednesday, May 1, at noon at The Runge Mortuary.  There is no visitation.  Her final resting place will be in Davenport Memorial Park.  Memorials may go to the family. more

Leila M. Rekemeyer, age 80, of Walcott, passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House, Bettendorf.  A funeral service was held at 11 a.m. Monday, April 29, at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, Durant.  A visitation was held from 10-11 a.m., prior to the service at the church.  Burial took place in Inland Cemetery, Bennett.  Memorials may be given to Durant Ambulance or the Walcott Fire Department.  Online condolences may be left at www.bentleyfuneralhome.com. more

NS Choir Alums:  You are cordially invited to join the NS Choir department in song at the May 13 concert at the high school at 7:15 p.m. in the auditorium.  more

View the Scott County Sheriff's report from the May 1 NSP! more

View the Eldridge Police report from the May 1 NSP! more

A judge has allowed the Iowa Freedom of Information Council to intervene in a case that pits the City of Davenport against a resident who is seeking access to municipal records. more

First: DANNY Middle: HAROLD Last: YOUNG Affix: Permanent ID: 03-08696 Sex: Male Date of Birth: 8/26/1965 Current Age: 58 Age at Booking: 58 Height: 5' 11" Weight: 140 Pounds Race: African … more

First: JASON Middle: ANTHONY Last: RUPLINGER Affix: JR Permanent ID: 13-10479 Sex: Male Date of Birth: 1/5/1998 Current Age: 26 Age at Booking: 26 Height: 5' 10" Weight: 175 Pounds Race: African … more

They’re called the Austars. more

North Scott’s jazz musicians are preparing to put the wraps on another successful year, and the cherry on top is the news that three more musicians will be making their way to Des Moines to participate in the All-State Jazz Band next week. more

Eldridge council members on Monday removed Paula Steward from the city utility board as more than a dozen of her supporters cheered her emotional denial of Mayor Frank King’s 15 claims of fiduciary irresponsibility. more

Following a five-year break, the North Scott Hall of Excellence will welcome a new member on May 8. more

The boy who pulled a loaded gun on a North Scott Junior High classroom in 2018 is now an adult serving a 10-year prison term following a second gun offense. more