May 21, 2013

In case of emergency: Sirens offer warnings, but some uncertainty remains

By Jeff Montgomery NSP Staff Writer In a week that was ultimately defined by the weather, rural Scott County got its own scare late on Sunday night. Sirens sounded throughout the area shortly … [Read more...]

COP BEAT: View the latest Eldridge Police reports

Eldridge Police

Monday, May 13 12:26 a.m. – Complaint of a suspicious vehicle on East Iowa Street. Handled by officer. 8:14 a.m. – Steven Bomia, 56, Lowden, was cited for improper use of registration at 900 E. … [Read more...]

The New Guy: The New Guy makes a name for himself

Jeff Montgomery

Some people still think of me as an Illinoisan in Hawkeye territory. Others just call me The New Guy. Either way, the essential fact remains the same: In a community where many set up roots decades … [Read more...]

View PDF versions of each section from the May 22 NSP!

NSPfront

Please click on the links below to view full PDF versions of each section from the May 22 NSP! • 05-22 - NSP Section A • 05-22 - NSP Section B … [Read more...]

View The NSP’s 2013 garage sale map!!

Please click on the link below to view a map of the 2013 garage sale. • NSP-2013- Garage Sale Map … [Read more...]

Huber, Haycraft wrap up their seasons in style

02-20 - Shari Huber

Two former North Scott all-staters will be finishing up their college softball seasons on a high note as both Central College and Luther College have qualified for this week’s NCAA Division III … [Read more...]

Lost Grove Lake back on schedule: Recent rains generate excitement

Rising waters at Lost Grove Lake

By Jeff Montgomery NSP Staff Writer Thanks to a big assist from Mother Nature, the excitement surrounding Lost Grove Lake is reaching unprecedented heights. The same could be said for the lake … [Read more...]

Loebsack goes for ride-along: Congressman gets close-up view of Eldridge PD

Loebsack and Kopatich

By Jeff Montgomery NSP Staff Writer U.S. Congressman Dave Loebsack spent last Saturday afternoon (May 11) getting some face-time with the local police force. Loebsack arrived in Eldridge at … [Read more...]

Park View resident wants NS to focus on school bus safety: New bus safety task force in the works

By Jeff Montgomery NSP Staff Writer Over the past three months, Park View resident Sheri Brix has spent a lot time thinking about safety on North Scott school buses. Now she is urging the district … [Read more...]

Impressions: Glen Suiter had reverence for the land, the river and the people

Bill

One of my good memories at The NSP is working with Glen Suiter to publish a four-page pull-out to celebrate the opening of the new Farmers Savings Bank building in Princeton at Thanksgiving time in … [Read more...]