May 24, 2013


Bill Rock of First Trust and Savings Bank retires after four decades in banking

Bill Rock (left) has retired from First Trust and Savings Bank as chairman of the board. His son, Dean (right) represents the fourth generation of the Rock family on the bank's board.

By Jeff Montgomery NSP Staff Writer More often than not, discussions about one’s retirement tend to focus on the past. But as Bill Rock reflected on his years with First Trust and Savings … [Read more...]

Ace is the place in Eldridge: New hardware store scheduled to open in April

Jerry Richard shows off the shirt he wore for 30 years as part owner of K&K Hardware in Bettendorf. After "retiring" 13 years ago, Richard is looking forward to helping customers as owner of Ace Hardware in Eldridge.

By Scott Campbell NSP Editor Less than two months after the town’s only hardware store closed its doors for good, Eldridge residents will soon find they have an Ace in the hole when it comes to … [Read more...]

Updated classified ads now available for viewing

The latest classified ads are ready for online viewing. Click here to see the great deals! … [Read more...]

Latest classified ads now available!

The latest classified ads are now available on The North Scott Press website. Click here to view this week's ads … [Read more...]

Leap Year ‘Ad-Mania’: Five fabulous weeks in February at ridiculously low prices

AN UNPRECEDENTED OFFER In an effort to give local businesses (and individuals) a shot in the arm and real savings on their advertising costs, The North Scott Press is repeating its “Full Page Ad … [Read more...]

New classified ads now available on NSP website!

Classified ads from the Dec. 21 print edition of The North Scott Press can be viewed by clicking here. … [Read more...]

Three area men arrested in connection with LeClaire burglaries

By Jeff Montgomery NSP Staff Writer Three area men have been arrested in connection with a pair of LeClaire burglaries that occurred in the first week of October. The arrests came on the heels … [Read more...]

Sheriff’s office warns of mail scam

The Scott County Sheriff's Office issued a press release warning residents about a mail scam that attempts to recruit shoppers by offering a check for several thousand dollars as an enticement. The … [Read more...]

Sheriff’s Update: Driver injured after colliding with telephone pole

SECC dispatchers responded to an accident near 21000 Great River Rd. at approximately 12:21 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 14. When deputies arrived, they found a vehicle completely submerged in the water … [Read more...]

How do you feel about Blago?

Check out the NSP's latest poll, which deals with the recent sentencing of former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich. Do you like Blago? Do you hate him? Weigh in on the issue by voting in the NSP poll, … [Read more...]