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Mental health care and access top needs in new study

Residents in Muscatine County have more health challenges than those in Scott County, according to a new comprehensive Quad Cities report. 

Festival of Carols, Dec. 7 at Olde St. Ann's

A Festival of Carols Concert will be presented by the North Scott Singers on Saturday, Dec. 7, at 5:30 p.m.

North Scott winter concert Dec. 8

North Scott High School is excited to announce its upcoming Winter Concert, featuring performances by the high school’s choir, band and orchestra students. The concert will take place on Sunday, Dec. 8, at 1:30 p.m. in the High School Auditorium.

Wolf abandons Iowa pipeline plan

In the face of mounting opposition, Wolf Carbon Solutions has withdrawn its plan to build a network of tax-credit funded carbon waste pipelines across eastern Iowa.

Chamber Experience delivers for Dierickx family

Pat and Lora Dierickx bought the Chamber's Amhof trucking experience, which included a big-rig drive to the Iowa 80 World's Largest Truck Stop and museum.

Scott County snow plan deploys plows during daylight hours

The Scott County Secondary Road crew is ready to begin another winter.  Our department maintains 225 miles of paved, 325 miles of gravel, and 11 miles of dirt roads.  We will work hard to try to get roads open as quickly as possible following a snow or ice storm.

Iossi, Campbell, host Eldridge town hall Dec. 9 at library

Two Eldridge city council members are hoping to have positive conversations with residents as they plan for a listening post next Monday.

GOP governors urge reauthorization of Farm Bill

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds, along with governors from 16 other states, signed a joint letter Monday urging Congress to reauthorize the Farm Bill and to provide “immediate financial assistance” to the agricultural sector.
Sheriff & Police news
View the Scott County Sheriff's report from the Dec. 4 NSP!

View the Scott County Sheriff's report from the Dec. 4 NSP!

Sports
Girls' Basketball

Game one delivers drama

There is no such thing as easing into basketball season.
Boys' Basketball

Stacking days toward March

With just two upperclassmen in the entire program, North Scott's boys’ basketball is perhaps the youngest in Iowa.
Girls' Wrestling

Lancers score big before holiday

North Scott sophomore Addison Frere had an additional reason to be thankful this November.
Football

Seasons worthy of praise

The Iowa Football Coaches Association released the 2024 all-state teams last week and recognized five athletes from North Scott.

Wall-to-wall wrestling

The transformation of the old Eldridge Recreation and Fitness Center into a sprawling new home for North Scott wrestling is complete.
Opinion
1984: Farmall, then Caterpillar fall
Dec. 5, 1984: Although the news did not come as a complete surprise, employees at the International Harvester Farmall plant in Rock Island were still disappointed to hear the plan would close. Officials with the company were scheduled to meet with employees to reveal their plans for the 1,650 workers who would be unemployed, but Don Keding of rural Long Grove was one of many affected who said it would be tough to find a new job. “It’s going to be damn tough to find something that will even come close to giving workers the fringe benefits and high salaries that major manufacturing has provided in this area.”
Too much Iowa public business occurs without the public
I was asked to speak last month at the annual conference of the National Freedom of Information Coalition. My remarks boiled down to a simple message: The public needs more information about their governments, not more secrecy from their governments.
Supervisors set 2025 state legislative agenda
Editor’s note: Scott County supervisors on Nov. 7 approved these priorities of the Iowa Urban County Coalition for taxpayer-funded lobbying of state legislators during the 2025 session. The coalition is comprised of supervisors from Linn, Black Hawk, Dubuque, Johnson, and Scott counties.
Bend of the River Pilot Club gift wrappers on duty now for good causes
"It is not too early to get those holiday gifts wrapped. Here is the perfect solution ..."
Thanks to elves providing tree for Eldridge Hometown Holidays
"The work and generosity of these businesses, organizations, and individuals, improve our community and our community events, one tree, even one string of lights, at a time.  What a wonderful community we live in! Thank you ..."
Tributes for another gift to the North Scott community
Tubbs family honored for initial pledge for bandshell fund drive
Past Impressions, Nov. 28, 1984
Former NSP owner Bill Tubbs’ Impressions column appeared for 53 years on this page. Bill passed away Sept. 20. Here's an excerpt from Nov. 28, 1984.
1984: ‘Arthur’ author visits Glenn Elementary
Nov. 28, 1984: Marc Brown, author and illustrator of the popular “Arthur” children’s books, paid a visit to John Glenn Elementary School. He talked about his writing process, and made a large drawing based on student suggestions. Brown said he knew he wanted to be an artist when he was in second grade. “I promise I’ll keep writing more books if you guys go to the library to read them once in a while,” Brown told the students.
Social Host Ordinance should be adopted to make teen alcohol enablers accountable
In August, the Eldridge council adopted a social host ordinance, holding adult property owners liable for underage drinking in their homes.
1974: NS sophomore Lisa Lau’s recipe earns Better Homes spot
Nov. 20, 1974: North Scott sophomore Lisa Lau was surprised to learn that her prize-winning recipe for cheesecake cookies was selected to be in Better Homes & Gardens magazine. Lau won the cake and cookie division in the Milk Made Magic contest, sponsored by the Scott County Dairy Association, and prepared the cookies for judging at the Iowa State Fair. Several judges in that competition were associated with the magazine. Lau received a $50 check from the magazine for printing her recipe. 
Announcements
Death Notice: Joyce DeCock
A Celebration of Life gathering for Joyce E. DeCock, 75, of Long Grove, will be held from 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 18, at the Long Grove Community Center. Chambers Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Death Notice: Lee Muller
A funeral service for Lee Warren Muller, 95, of Walcott, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 9, at Calvary Church of Walcott. Visitation will be Sunday, Dec. 8, from 3-5 p.m. at the church. Bentley Funeral Home, Durant, is assisting the family with arrangements.
Death Notice: Carroll Vis
A memorial Mass celebrating the life of Carroll Lee "Cary" Vis,  92, of Eldridge, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 9, at St. Ann's Catholic Church, Long Grove. Visitation will be one hour prior to Mass on Monday at the church. Burial will be in St. Ann's Cemetery. The Halligan-McCabe-DeVries Funeral Home, Davenport, is assisting the family with arrangements.
Death Notice: Kenneth Kelly
A memorial Mass celebrating the life of Kenneth D. Kelly, 72, of Eldridge, will be held at noon on Saturday, Dec. 14, at St. Ann's Catholic Church, Long Grove. Visitation will be two hours prior to the service at the church. Chambers Funeral Home, Eldridge, is assisting the family with arrangements.
Death Notice: Dennis O'Connor
A funeral service for Dennis Edward O’Connor, 64, of Davenport, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, Davenport. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Burial will be in St. Ann’s Catholic Cemetery, Long Grove.
Obituary: Joyce Wulf
Joyce E. Wulf, age 92, of Walcott, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024, at Better Living of Walcott.  Cremation rites have been accorded. In accordance with her wishes, no services will be held at this time.  Memorials may be made to Walcott Fire Department or the Walcott American Legion, Post # 548 in her memory. Memorials and cards may be mailed to Jennifer Peterson, P.O. Box 85, Keithsburg, IL, 61442.  Online condolences may be left at www.bentleyfuneralhome.com.
Obituary: Lance Frye
Lance C. Frye, 77, of Davenport, passed away Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, at his home surrounded by his beloved family.  A celebration of life will be held on Friday, Dec. 6, from 3-7 p.m. at the Rolling Meadows Event Center; 657 S. 16th Ave., Eldridge.  In lieu of flowers memorials in Lance’s name may be made to the North Scott Boys’ Basketball Program, Hospice Compassus, or to Lighthouse Homecare.
Obituary: Gary Ewoldt
Gary Ewoldt, 81, formerly of Eldridge, died after a year-long illness at his home in Chandler, Ariz., on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024, with his wife Carol at his side.
Death Notice: Lance Frye
A celebration of life for Lance C. Frye, 77, of Davenport, will be held from 3-7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, at Rolling Meadows Event Center, 657 S. 16th Ave., Eldridge. Weerts Funeral Home, Davenport, is assisting the family with arrangements.
Obituary: Larry Nagle
Larry F. Nagle, 88, of Long Grove, died peacefully, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his family.
Obituary: Zoey Carney
Funeral services to celebrate the life of Zoey Jean Ann Carney, 12, of Eldridge, will be 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 30, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Davenport. Burial will be in Pine Hill Cemetery, Davenport. Visitation will be held Friday, Nov. 29, from 4 until 7 p.m. at the church, with additional visitation held from 9 until 10 a.m. Saturday morning.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family to establish a memorial in Zoey’s honor at a later date. Halligan-McCabe-DeVries Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Zoey died on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024, at the Stead Family Children’s Hospital, Iowa City, following a courageous battle with leukemia.
Obituary: Mary Schneckloth
Mary M. Schneckloth, 82, a former resident of Eldridge, died on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, at the Kahl Home for the Aged in Davenport, where she had resided for several years.
Obituary: Sue Bader
Sue Ann Bader, 92, of Eldridge passed away on Friday, Nov. 22, 2024, at Grand Haven, Eldridge. The family will greet friends on Friday, Nov. 29, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Chambers Funeral Home, Eldridge. A private family service will be held at a later time. Inurnment will take place at Walcott Cemetery at a later date.
Death Notice: Mary Schneckloth
A celebration of life for Mary M. Schneckloth, 82, formerly of Eldridge, will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov.. 30, at Lady Di's, Park View. A private family funeral service will be held at Chambers Funeral Home, Eldridge.
Death Notice: Larry Nagle
A funeral service and Mass of Christian Burial for Larry Francis Nagle, 88, of Long Grove, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 30, at St. Ann's Catholic Church, Long Grove. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, Nov. 29, from 4-7 p.m. at the church, with a prayer service and  time of sharing at the conclusion. Additional visitation will be one hour prior to Mass on Saturday at the church. The Halligan-McCabe-DeVries Funeral Home, Davenport, is assisting the family with arrangements.
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