Library board pushes council to commit

Council members attentive after 100 fill public meeting room

Mark Ridolfi, NSP Managing Editor

Posted 8/29/23

More than 100 residents who crowded into the Scott County Library Monday made sure Eldridge council members heard strong support for a library that every council member said will not be moving anywhere.

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Library board pushes council to commit

Council members attentive after 100 fill public meeting room

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