Three times each year, The North Scott Press releases a supplement to the standard newspaper known as Country Connection. The publication aims to give readers a taste of all that rural living has to … [Read more...]
From ‘Pigtail’ to Princess to Queen: Scott County Pork royalty has her eyes on the bigger prize
November 1, 2012 by Leave a Comment
By Tracy Dunn NSP Assistant Editor When Nicole Dierickx was a little girl, her cousin, Laura, was crowned the 2001 Iowa Pork Queen. Four years later, the Scott County Pork Producers named Nicole … [Read more...]
Country Connection: John Maxwell ready to open his new robotic dairy
November 1, 2012 by Leave a Comment
By Scott Campbell NSP Editor John Maxwell rolls out the red carpet for more than 3,000 visitors a year — entertaining tourists from more than 50 countries — but next week will be a homecoming … [Read more...]
A Day in the Life: From sunrise to sunset, NSP photographers chronicle a summer day in Scott County
June 27, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Wednesday, June 20, marked the Summer Solstice, making it the longest day of 2012, at least in the Northern Hemisphere. This year's milestone took place a day earlier than it has for the past three … [Read more...]
A ribbon of iron runs through it: View full photo gallery from Great Eastern Iowa Tractorcade
June 27, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Engines rumbled and folks lined up to watch and wave as the 2012 Great Eastern Iowa Tractorcade rolled through our area on Monday, June 11. The three-day event, sponsored by WMT Radio in Cedar Rapids, … [Read more...]
Putting a new shine on silver: Wilton couple turns old silverware into quality jewelry
June 27, 2012 by Leave a Comment
By Barb Rochholz of the Advocate News Going green has turned to silver for Art and Allison Stoll of rural Wilton. The couple have joined the growing ranks of creative and ambitious people who have … [Read more...]
At long last, Lost Grove Lake: Completed dam means fishing can’t be too far off
June 27, 2012 by Leave a Comment
By Jeff Montgomery of The North Scott Press Chad Dolan is well aware that it has been a long time coming. He understands it is hard to stay patient for more than two decades, that many people have … [Read more...]
Quite a pair, Patti and Padré: A trainer and her unusual show horse win national recognition
June 27, 2012 by Leave a Comment
By Tracy Dunn NSP Assistant Editor It’s a long way from the plains of Nevada to the arena of the most prestigious horse show in the country. But for Padré the Mustang stallion and his owner, … [Read more...]
Burning memories: volunteer firefighters practice techniques on historic Keppy farmhouse in Eldridge
March 29, 2012 by Leave a Comment
By Scott Campbell of The NSP It was a blending of the old and the new, the past and the present, and all concerned had an eye on the future. With the intense heat of a roaring fire warming the … [Read more...]
Bland family loyalties remain ‘green’: new name, same service at Durant Deere dealership
March 29, 2012 by Leave a Comment
By Barb Rochholz of the Advocate News John Deere green has been a predominate color in the Harlen Bland family of Durant for more than six decades. Three of Harlen’s sons have continued the … [Read more...]
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