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...]
Celebrating summer in Eldridge: View photos from the afternoon of July 14
July 17, 2012 by Leave a Comment
North Ridge flock finds bigger pasture: Church already holding services inside Sports Town
July 11, 2012 by Leave a Comment
By Tracy Dunn NSP Assistant Editor In 2006, a group of about six families from Christ’s Family Reformed Church in Davenport started a new congregation in the North Scott area. The fledgling … [Read more...]
Truckers Jamboree rolls in: Walcott welcomes drivers and fans July 12 and 13
July 11, 2012 by Leave a Comment
By Phil Roberts NSP Staff Writer It’s a regional attraction, but it’s nationally known and loved. The Iowa 80 Truckstop hosts the Walcott Truckers Jamboree every year at Interstate 80’s … [Read more...]
Clouds to gather above NS stage: CCT presents ‘Singin’ in the Rain’ this weekend and next
July 10, 2012 by Leave a Comment
By Tracy Dunn NSP Assistant Editor There may be precious little rain in which to sing around here this summer, but inside the North Scott Fine Arts Auditorium there will be plenty of splashing … [Read more...]
Celebrating Independence Day: View a full photo gallery from Dixon’s weekend festivities!
July 4, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Dixon's annual Fourth of July celebration actually took place on the weekend before Independence Day this year. The city kicked off the holiday week in style, offering food, fun, and fireworks to … [Read more...]
Labor of love is lost, found and finished: Knitting club members complete special project for Eldridge library employee
June 26, 2012 by Leave a Comment
By Tracy Dunn NSP Assistant Editor Knitters seem to let their fingers fly and produce beautiful creations. But behind those flashing needles and unwinding skeins of yarn there is always a pattern … [Read more...]
‘The King and I’ holds court: CCT presents musical this weekend and next in Eldridge
June 19, 2012 by Leave a Comment
By Tracy Dunn NSP Assistant Editor It’s East versus West in the North Scott Fine Arts Auditorium this weekend and next, as Countryside Community Theatre presents the first show of its summer … [Read more...]
Taking Sunday School to the sidewalk: Four local churches offer weekly VBS-type activities in Park View
June 20, 2012 by Leave a Comment
By Tracy Dunn NSP Assistant Editor It’s not happening on a Sunday, and there are no desks to sit in, but kids are invited to enjoy “Sidewalk Sunday School” on Thursdays in Park View this … [Read more...]
Big Rock church marks 100 years: Centennial service is this Sunday, with potluck at Dixon Legion
June 20, 2012 by Leave a Comment
By Kate Howes Staff writer, DeWitt Observer Anytime anything is able to last 100 years, it calls for a celebration. That’s exactly how members of the Immanuel United Church of Christ in … [Read more...]
NS grad enjoys first pageant experience: Stacy Phipps wins Miss Congeniality in Miss Iowa contest
June 20, 2012 by Leave a Comment
By Tracy Dunn NSP Assistant Editor Stacy Phipps is used to being on stage. The 2010 North Scott graduate was a three-time All-State singer, winner of the prestigious Critic’s Choice Award for … [Read more...]
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