$5.2 million in solar panels will power schools

Board picks Cedar Rapids firm for projects at all buildings

Erin M. Gentz, NSP Editor

Posted 6/18/24

The North Scott School Board advanced the district’s solar project, accepting a proposal at Monday’s meeting from ACME Electric Company of Cedar Rapids not to exceed $5.2 million.

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Obituaries

Obituary: Judith Schwarz

Judith L. Schwarz, 79, of Eldridge, passed away Monday, June 24, 2024, at Genesis East Medical Center, Davenport, following a long battle with breast cancer.

Obituary: Aaron 'Rick' Stoefen

Aaron “Rick” Stoefen, age 75, of Davenport, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024, at Genesis Medical Center-East Campus, after a brief illness. Private graveside services were …

Obituary: Donald Davis

A graveside funeral service for Donald Joseph Davis, 82, of Fayetteville, Ark., will be held at 10 a.m. July 15 at St. Ann’s Catholic Church Cemetery, Long Grove. A visitation with …

Obituary: Loren Thede

Loren Harvey Thede, 78, of Davenport, passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at The Ivy in Davenport. Services will be Saturday, June 22, at 2 p.m. at The Runge Mortuary. Visitation …

Obituary: June Wilson

June Wilson, 89, of Sarasota, Fla., passed away Saturday, June 8, 2024, at Fieldstone in DeWitt.

Death Notice: Loren Thede

A funeral service for Loren Harvey Thede, 78, of Davenport, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 22, at the Runge Mortuary, Davenport. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service …