Clyde and Connie Tobey of Eldridge were married on Jan. 11, 2013, in Las Vegas, Nev. Their children are Alissa (Terry) Haase, Charles Tobey, and Tony Welp, all of Eldridge, and Andy Tobey of … [Read more...]
Tobeys married Jan. 11 in Las Vegas, reception is May 11 in Donahue
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Still not sold on city hall: Eldridge residents reluctant to pay for new headquarters
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By Jeff Montgomery NSP Staff Writer A lukewarm response to a recent citywide questionnaire may influence how Eldridge leaders proceed with plans for a new city hall and police station. City … [Read more...]
Hall of Fame to induct four: Johnson, Ryan, Wylie and Steffen to be honored May 1
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By Scott Campbell NSP Editor The most successful coach in North Scott history; a three-sport star who went on to national fame in the coaching ranks; one of only two Lancers to ever appear on a … [Read more...]
NS principals step up to the plate: Administrators devise plan to cut district budget
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By Jeff Montgomery NSP Staff Writer District leaders are taking another stab at cutting $900,000 from the FY 2013-14 budget – and this time it is the school principals who are taking the … [Read more...]
Heavy rains bring localized flooding to rural Scott County
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By Jeff Montgomery NSP Staff Writer When Scott County residents spent the past year praying for rain, this isn’t exactly what they had in mind. Rural Scott County was pummeled with more … [Read more...]
Letter to the editor: Senator Grassley’s ‘shameful’ vote
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Editor: This is a copy of a letter I have just sent to U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley regarding his vote against universal background checks for purchasers of firearms. Senator: Yesterday the … [Read more...]
The New Guy: In defense of human decency
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It’s weird how the worst news often comes on the heels of the best moments. Last Sunday, I participated in a 5K run in Geneseo, the quaint Illinois town where my girlfriend teaches elementary … [Read more...]
Out and about: Travel photos, concerts are ‘the best’
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In just a week’s time we’ve had some terrific entertainment in the Quad-City area. Let’s begin with the final Putnam Museum travel documentary of the season: “The Silk Road” by Marlin … [Read more...]
Our Past: Bill McCoy hired as basketball coach
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April 25, 1973 The North Scott School Board picked up a 90-day option to purchase a 13-acre-tract of land in Park View for a future elementary school. The asking price was $26,000 after Park View … [Read more...]
Schwiebert on his way out: NS superintendent to resign after 2013-14 school year
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By Jeff Montgomery NSP Staff Writer Following a closed-session discussion late Monday night, the North Scott School Board unanimously approved a one-year, non-renewable contract with … [Read more...]
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