May 22, 2013


Catch up on the cop beat: Read Eldridge police reports from the May 1 NSP!

Eldridge Police

Monday, April 22 12:20 a.m. – Assisted another agency with a traffic stop at 1500 E. LeClaire Road. 1:49 a.m. – Assisted another agency with a disturbance on Manor Drive. 5:20 p.m. – Kelly … [Read more...]

Cop beat: View sheriff’s reports from May 1 NSP

From the Scott County Sheriff’s Office Daily Incident Log, which lists calls, incident types and locations. Deputy’s reports follow those calls when received. Reports may be received well after … [Read more...]

James Hall pleads guilty; sentencing set for July 26

James Hall

By Jeff Montgomery NSP Staff Writer Eldridge resident James Hall has pleaded guilty to producing child pornography and is now awaiting sentencing. Hall appeared before United States … [Read more...]

Cold case revisited means hot water for church bandit: Man allegedly stole credit cards from St. Ann’s last fall

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By Jeff Montgomery NSP Staff Writer More than six months after a pair of credit cards were stolen from St. Ann’s Church in Long Grove, local authorities believe they have found the man … [Read more...]

Do you like Facebook? Then you should ‘like’ The NSP!

Want to keep up with the latest happenings in rural Scott County? One of the best ways to do that is to 'like' our new Facebook page. This will ensure that you get all of the latest news whenever you … [Read more...]

Hintze out at NS: Settlement may shed light on reason for departure

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By Scott Campbell NSP Editor The Joe Hintze era at North Scott is officially over, and details in his settlement agreement with the district may finally shed some light on why he was relieved of … [Read more...]

Still not sold on city hall: Eldridge residents reluctant to pay for new headquarters

By Jeff Montgomery NSP Staff Writer A lukewarm response to a recent citywide questionnaire may influence how Eldridge leaders proceed with plans for a new city hall and police station. City … [Read more...]

Heavy rains bring localized flooding to rural Scott County

Not all motorists heeded the "road closed" signs on Scott Park Road near Fairyland Ballroom last week.

By Jeff Montgomery NSP Staff Writer When Scott County residents spent the past year praying for rain, this isn’t exactly what they had in mind. Rural Scott County was pummeled with more … [Read more...]

Schwiebert on his way out: NS superintendent to resign after 2013-14 school year

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By Jeff Montgomery NSP Staff Writer Following a closed-session discussion late Monday night, the North Scott School Board unanimously approved a one-year, non-renewable contract with … [Read more...]

Turning a house into a ‘dream home’: Petersens work to return old farmhouse to its former glory

The finished product ...

By Jeff Montgomery NSP Staff Writer Paul Petersen first laid eyes on his future home in the summer of 2008. It didn’t take long for his mind to start racing with new ideas for the … [Read more...]