By Jeff Montgomery NSP Staff Writer In a small town, one would expect the options to be limited. If you want to buy groceries or fill up on gas, Eldridge provides only a handful of options. … [Read more...]
PIZZA WARS: Chains and entrepreneurs vie for a piece of the pie in Eldridge
September 18, 2012 by Leave a Comment
McCausland hosts events all three days of holiday weekend
August 29, 2012 by Leave a Comment
By Tracy Dunn NSP Assistant Editor The community of McCausland will send summer off with a bang this weekend, hosting events on Saturday, Sunday and Monday. The McCausland Fire Department Water … [Read more...]
Donahue’s annual Frontier Days are Saturday and Sunday
August 29, 2012 by Leave a Comment
By Tracy Dunn NSP Assistant Editor This Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 1 and 2, the city of Donahue will celebrate its annual Frontier Days, and everyone in the North Scott community is invited to get … [Read more...]
Residents go retro for Princeton Days Festival
August 28, 2012 by Leave a Comment
There was a groovy vibe at last weekend's Princeton Days Festival as the town went "Retro" for 2012. Tie-dye T-shirts and peace symbols were in high fashion once again during the three-day celebration … [Read more...]
You can ‘Do the Brew’ this Saturday: North Scott Chamber hosts second annual gathering and fundraiser in Eldridge
August 22, 2012 by Leave a Comment
By Tracy Dunn NSP Assistant Editor Beer aficionados, music lovers and folks just looking for a fun evening with friends will want to gather at Sheridan Meadows Park in Eldridge this Saturday for … [Read more...]
Zion celebrates 160 years of ministry: New pastor to be installed as part of special weekend
August 15, 2012 by Leave a Comment
By Tracy Dunn NSP Assistant Editor This weekend, Zion Lutheran Church in Princeton will celebrate 160 years of ministry with special events for everyone. On Friday, Aug. 17, an old-time … [Read more...]
Serving others with ‘No Limits’: Cornerstone youth group finds mission project close to home
August 15, 2012 by Leave a Comment
By Jeff Montgomery NSP Staff Writer Most of the time, the senior high mission trip for Cornerstone Baptist Church doesn’t truly begin until the youth group leaves the North Scott … [Read more...]
Babysitter surprised by generosity: Eldridge girls hold secret fundraiser for sitter’s trip of a lifetime
July 31, 2012 by Leave a Comment
By Tracy Dunn NSP Assistant Editor Katie Swoboda returned from Europe this summer with plenty of pictures and a suitcase full of souvenirs, not to mention memories. But the North Scott … [Read more...]
Truckers Jamboree: View a photo gallery from last week’s event!
July 18, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The chrome is still gleaming but another Walcott Truckers Jamboree is now history. The 33rd annual fest took place last Thursday and Friday, July 12-13, at the world's largest truck stop, Iowa 80 … [Read more...]
Celebrating summer in Eldridge: View photos from the afternoon of July 14
July 17, 2012 by Leave a Comment
It was a quintessential summer day for the annual Eldridge Summer Festival last Saturday, with the sun beating down and the temperatures heating up. But that didn't stop hundreds of residents and … [Read more...]
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