June 19, 2013


Boutique owner fulfills Bucket List in Park View

Jonee Wolfbrandt displays a wide variety of gift items in her new shop, Bucket List Boutique, in Park View.

By Jeff Montgomery NSP Staff Writer Jonee Wolfbrandt had always wanted to open her own craft store. One thing she hadn’t thought of was what she would name it. Earlier this year, just weeks … [Read more...]

NS residents urged to spend money locally: Local chamber promotes new program

By Scott Campbell NSP Editor A giant billboard greets motorists on LeClaire Road, and individual signs are popping up all over the North Scott business community. The Eldridge-North Scott … [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...]

Finding ‘The Treasure Within’: Newest business in downtown Eldridge has Christian focus

Eldridge resident Trish Baxter has opened The Treasure Within Christian Gifts, Books & More at 118 W. Franklin St., in downtown Eldridge.

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...]

Old stuff, new business: Eldridge welcomes Antique Cartel to Second Street

The owners of Antique Cartel are (l-r) Nate Miller, his sister Mariah Danielsen, and their spouses, Justin Danielsen and Patricia Miller. The paned windows behind them were salvaged from a building in Clinton.

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...]

Everyone’s invited to Go Fish: Popular riverfront bar celebrates grand re-opening

Kris and John Kay of Davenport are the new owners of Go Fish. The couple previously owned Bobbers on Coralville Lake.

By Tracy Dunn NSP Assistant Editor After the recent heavy rains, there are lots of tree limbs and debris floating down the Mississippi River, collecting in docks and inlets on their … [Read more...]

STORY UPDATE: Alure Salon and Spa reopens after suffering major flood damage

Alure owner April Rus lifts a station's mat to show where water collected on the salon's flooring.

By Jeff Montgomery NSP Staff Writer April Rus will probably never forget the moment she first saw the damage at Alure Salon and Spa. Rus walked into the salon – which she had opened in … [Read more...]

Shop offers a new MEN-tality in Eldridge

McKinsey Murphy has opened MEN-tality at 211 W. Franklin St. Her shop focuses on haircuts for men and boys.

By Jeff Montgomery NSP Staff Writer Since graduating from North Scott High School in 2006, McKinsey Murphy has spent a great deal of her time in downtown Eldridge. Murphy spent the better … [Read more...]

New business in Eldridge: Alure lures clients to salon

It may look small from the outside, but the salon and spa is deep, with four rooms (complete with fireplaces) in the back where spa services and massages are offered.

By Tracy Dunn NSP Assistant Editor Allure with two L's is defined as "the power to entice or attract." Alure with one L, according to new business owner April Rus, means "beauty." Rus' … [Read more...]

NS Progress Show slated for Thursday, January 31

NS Show

The North Scott Progress Show is scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 31, 2013 at the Eldridge Community Center.  The event will be presented by The North Scott Press. For more information, read the flyer … [Read more...]