By Tracy Dunn NSP Assistant Editor The announcement that shook the Catholic world last week did not take Monsignor Drake Shafer by surprise. The pastor of St. Ann Catholic Church in Long Grove, … [Read more...]
It could be ‘Taps’ for Camp Conestoga: Girl Scout Camp near Dixon may close
February 19, 2013 by Leave a Comment
By Tracy Dunn NSP Assistant Editor With a history trailing back more than 65 years, Camp Conestoga in rural Scott County could be swinging its gates closed permanently after the 2013 summer camp … [Read more...]
All Dunn: Not all Valentines are heart-shaped
February 13, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Ah, Valentine’s Day. The time of year when we’re bombarded by reminders that our loved ones not only deserve but expect to receive quality tokens of our affection. Television commercials … [Read more...]
Training brings threat to life: ALICE informational meeting for parents is Feb. 21 at NSHS
February 12, 2013 by Leave a Comment
By Tracy Dunn NSP Assistant Editor Two gunman armed with a rifle and handguns burst into Rita Hart’s music room at Ed White Elementary School on Monday morning. “Where’s Johnny? … [Read more...]
A rootin’, tootin’ time: View PHOTO GALLERY from annual Chili Cook-Off
February 13, 2013 by Leave a Comment
(scroll to bottom for photos) It was a hot time in the old town last Thursday, Feb. 7, as the Eldridge-North Scott Chamber of Commerce presented its ninth annual Chili Cook-Off at Traditions Event … [Read more...]
One generation picking up the torch: NS senior Gretchen Mohr is Iowa’s rep at National WWII Museum dedication
February 13, 2013 by Leave a Comment
By Tracy Dunn NSP Assistant Editor North Scott High School senior Gretchen Mohr has had some success in her young life. She has traveled to Washington, D.C., several times as one of the top … [Read more...]
‘Godspell’ features work of two NS residents: Jeff Ashcraft, Joel Rohde play big roles in Maquoketa production this weekend
February 13, 2013 by Leave a Comment
By Tracy Dunn NSP Assistant Editor When the musical “Godspell” takes the stage this weekend at the Ohnward Fine Arts Center in Maquoketa, presented by Peace Pipe Players, the audience may not … [Read more...]
Lasting Love: Eldridge couple prepares to celebrate 73rd anniversary
February 12, 2013 by Leave a Comment
By Tracy Dunn NSP Assistant Editor It was the late 1930s. At a masquerade party in a dance hall in Eldridge, a young woman came dressed in an old-time colonial costume. She caught the eye of a … [Read more...]
LP presents ‘Triangle’: Historical drama takes NS stage this weekend for three performances
February 5, 2013 by Leave a Comment
By Tracy Dunn NSP Assistant Editor A tragedy that took place in New York City more than a century ago still has lessons to teach, and North Scott’s Lancer Productions will bring those lessons to … [Read more...]
North Scott celebrates ‘sweetness’: Athletic Boosters ready for 2013 Cake Auction Friday night
January 29, 2013 by Leave a Comment
By Tracy Dunn NSP Assistant Editor “How sweet it is …” Whether that phrase brings to mind the song popularized by James Taylor in 1975, or hearkens back to “The Jackie Gleason Show” … [Read more...]
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