By Tracy Dunn NSP Assistant Editor Memorial Day weekend traditionally kicks off the summer season, but its real purpose is to give all Americans a chance to pause and honor those who have paid … [Read more...]
Honoring our nation’s heroes: Memorial Day services to be held throughout the county
May 21, 2013 by Leave a Comment
PHOTO GALLERY: View all recipients of 2013 North Scott Educational Foundation Scholarships
May 16, 2013 by Leave a Comment
North Scott's Class of 2013 will receive their diplomas this weekend at Palmer College, but some Lancer seniors already experienced a big event last Wednesday, May 8, as the North Scott Educational … [Read more...]
All Dunn: Here’s my advice to high school freshmen, funny hat not included
May 14, 2013 by Leave a Comment
This is the time of year for speeches. Distinguished guests don long robes and floppy hats to address college graduates on campuses across the country. Top-ranking students stand up as stiff as their … [Read more...]
Finding ‘The Treasure Within’: Newest business in downtown Eldridge has Christian focus
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By Tracy Dunn NSP Assistant Editor Trish Baxter is officially the owner of a new business in Eldridge, but she’ll tell you she’s not. “This isn’t my store, it’s the Lord’s … [Read more...]
A fun day to run: View PHOTO GALLERY of John Glenn’s first annual ‘Fun Run’
May 8, 2013 by Leave a Comment
John Glenn Elementary School students got lucky and enjoyed warm, sunny weather for their first annual Fun Run on Tuesday, April 30. On what turned out to be the nicest day of the week, they traveled … [Read more...]
NS Hall of Excellence: Nancy Shannon makes a special impact on North Scott
May 7, 2013 by Leave a Comment
By Tracy Dunn NSP Assistant Editor Considering Nancy Shannon’s 30-plus years of coaching experience, it may come as a surprise to learn that this 2013 inductee into North Scott High School’s … [Read more...]
Spring Jazz Concert is May 14: Renowned bassist will appear with NS jazz ensembles
May 7, 2013 by Leave a Comment
By Tracy Dunn NSP Assistant Editor North Scott’s jazz program continues to live up to its reputation of high-quality and high-energy education and performance. Year after year, the high … [Read more...]
Tracy Dunn: Trading dependence on Mom for dependence on i-Mom
May 1, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Outside my front door, there are two spiral shrubs that apparently make the perfect “high-rise” home for birds. Currently, there’s a robin sitting on a nest on the right side of the porch, and a … [Read more...]
Old stuff, new business: Eldridge welcomes Antique Cartel to Second Street
April 30, 2013 by Leave a Comment
By Tracy Dunn NSP Assistant Editor Vintage baby buggies and steamer trunks. A hulking hair dryer from a beauty shop. Tools and implements from long-ago workshops and garden sheds. Shabby-chic … [Read more...]
PHOTO GALLERY: Flood waters hit rural Scott County hard
April 24, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Images and descriptions of the drought filled our pages in the summer and fall of 2012. But as of last week, our tune has changed from "How dry I am" to "Water, water everywhere." As if the … [Read more...]
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