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QCBR to host economist at June 26 event

The Quad City Builders and Remodelers Association will hold a dinner featuring a presentation by Dr. Robert Dietz, chief economist for the National Association of Home Builders. The event will be held Thursday, June 26, starting at 5:45 p.m. at the Isle Casino and Hotel, 1777 Parkway Ave., Bettendorf.

Free Summer Concert Series starts Wednesday at Sheridan Meadows

The Eldridge-North Scott Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the 2025 Free Summer Concert Series lineup. These free concerts are made possible by the generosity of our title sponsor, Central Broadband, and our individual sponsors: Amhof Trucking, D&D Wrecker, The North Scott Press, and the Eldridge Lions Club. We will have numerous food and beverage vendors on hand at each concert, including Flavor Train, Cabo’s Cantina & Grill, Cindy’s Tropical Shaved Ice, and Big D’s Lil Donuts.

Police encourage summer scooter safety

The Eldridge Police Department is reminding youth to be careful when riding their scooters and bikes around town this summer.

EPA proposes historic renewable fuel blending standards

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Friday released its renewable fuel standards draft rule which, if finalized, would set record high levels of biofuels to be blended into U.S. transportation fuels.

Iowa summer food assistance program falls short, critics say

Gov. Kim Reynolds’ “healthier and cheaper” alternative to federal summer food assistance programs is again facing criticism that it is less convenient and covers fewer food-insecure Iowans than the national program and offers families fewer choices than initially promised.

Nominations sought for Family Physician of the Year

The Iowa Academy of Family Physicians (IAFP) is now accepting nominations for its prestigious 2025 Family Physician of the Year Award. This annual award honors a family physician who exemplifies excellence in patient care, community service, and dedication to the specialty of Family Medicine.

View the Scott County Sheriff's report from the June 18 NSP!

View the Scott County Sheriff's report from the June 18 NSP!

View the Eldridge Police report from the June 18 NSP!

View the Eldridge Police report from the June 18 NSP!
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View the Scott County Sheriff's report from the June 11 NSP!

View the Scott County Sheriff's report from the June 11 NSP!

Sports

Off to the races!

North Scott’s Mountain Bike Club hosted its third annual race at Scott County Park on Saturday, bringing in over 100 bikers and families from eight teams to the local trails.
Baseball

15 runs, 14 hours, and one champion

Some members of the North Scott baseball team began their Saturday at 7:45 a.m. to prep the stadium for the Lancer Invitational.

Persson and Jepsen join forces

The final stop on the Iowa high school tennis tour brought Lancers Lucas Persson and Maddy Jepsen to Marshalltown for the coed state doubles tournament.
Softball

The well of offense runs dry

If only runs could be saved and spent on a game-by-game basis.

Iowa's best junior amateurs tee it up at Glynns Creek

The best junior golfers in Iowa came to Long Grove last week for the annual Iowa Junior Amateur Championships.
Opinion
2000: Vandals strike downtown Eldridge businesses
June 21, 2000: Business owners were upset about a spate of vandalism in downtown Eldridge. The most recent was graffiti on a mural at the Eldridge Library Annex, where vandals defaced characters from “Sesame Street.” Eggs were also dropped in the book return box. Others downtown reported spray painting on vehicles and private property, dog feces in the video return box at Movies To Go, and the removal of an “S” on the Chambers & Sass Funeral Home sign.
Grassley seeks to protect Americans' genetic data
Q: Why did you convene a Judiciary Committee hearing about 23andMe?
The greatest betrayal of Iowa landowners
"What happened to standing with rural Iowa? What happened to protecting property rights? We are being told to sit down and hand over our land – and that’s wrong. No one should be forced to give up their farm for corporate greed ..."
'Follow the money' on pipelines
"Reynolds’ decision not to seek reelection is a wise one. After what she’s done to our state, she wouldn’t stand a chance ..."
Trump sees American people as the enemy
"Trump has said he based his decision to include National Guard and military personnel on his insistence that Los Angeles is staggering under violent riots. Governor Newsom responded to the claims of MAGA politicians that the city is a hellscape with actual statistics showing that California is safer than their states ..."
One big beautiful boondoggle
"Some cheered and others feared the DOGE chainsaw chaos, corruption and cruelty but I believe we all hoped our economy would be stronger in the end. Then we saw Congress’s pork filled budget plus the $45 million parade boondoggle and realized nothing is improving ..."
2010: Chet Culver visits Eldridge Preschool
June 16, 2010: Iowa Gov. Chet Culver visited the Eldridge Preschool to announce a $90 million expansion in access to preschool programs throughout the state. Just over half of the 85 students at the Eldridge Preschool attended on “scholarships” from the North Scott School District. The state provided funding to the district to provide the scholarships to families that met certain criteria.
A disconnect between Brenna Bird and the Trump administration?
Brenna Bird and the Trump administration apparently don’t see eye to eye when it comes to what constitutes hindering the enforcement of federal immigration laws. At least not when it comes to one northeast Iowa county.
Where there's smoke ...
"This planet will thrive again before the Sun grows large enough to swallow it. When that happens, humankind will have been extinct for millenniums ..."
1975: Construction delays at junior high force split shifts
June 4, 1975: As a strike the by Iron Workers Local 111 continued into its fifth week, construction remained halted on the new North Scott Junior High building. With completion on the building now slated for no earlier than Oct. 1, the North Scott School Board voted to institute a split shift schedule for students in grades 7-12 so all students could start the school year in the high school building.  The shifts would run from 8 a.m. – noon and noon – 4 p.m., although no decision was reached on what instruction levels would go in the morning or afternoon.
Announcements
Death Notice: Richard Petersen
A Celebration of Life for Richard A. "Dick" Petersen, 83, of rural Davenport, will be held from 2-6 p.m. Sunday, July 6, in Keppy 4-H Hall at the Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds, Davenport. Bentley Funeral Home, Durant, is assisting the family with arrangements.
Becherts celebrating 50 years of marriage June 21
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Bechert of Eldridge will celebrate their 50th anniversary on June 21.
Obituary: Carol Kuehl
Carol Diane Kuehl, 82, of Bettendorf, passed away on June 15, 2025. A visitation will be held on Friday, June 20, from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. The funeral will begin at 3 p.m. Services will take place at Christ’s Family Church, 4601 Utica Ridge Road, Davenport, Iowa 52807.
Obituary: Herbert Kuehl
Herbert H. Kuehl, 93, of Donahue, passed away on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at Grand Haven Retirement Community in Eldridge.
Obituary: Valerie Scull
Valerie Jane (Rowley) Scull, 61, of Long Grove, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at her home, surrounded by family after a courageous yearlong battle with pancreatic cancer.
Obituary: Thomas Wyatt
Thomas Alfred Wyatt, 80, of Eldridge, passed away on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at the Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House. A Celebration of Life will be held locally at 4 p.m. on Monday, June 16, at St. Ann’s Catholic Church Great Hall, in Long Grove. A second Celebration of Life will be held at Goosey’s in McIntire on June 28 at 2 p.m. Halligan-McCabe-DeVries is assisting the family with arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family to be gifted to the Mitchell County Conservation Board.
Obituary: Carl Wilson
Carl VanEvera Wilson, 81, passed away on Monday, June 2, 2025, at his residence. Cremation rites have been accorded, and a private graveside service will take place Friday, June 13, at Oakdale Memorial Gardens.
Obituary: Linda Suiter
A Celebration of Life for Linda Kay Suiter, 70, formerly of Princeton, will be held from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday, June 21, at the Princeton Civic Center.
Obituary: Arlene Clark
Arlene F. Clark, 98, a resident of rural LeClaire, passed away on Sunday, June 1, 2025, at Harmony Utica Ridge in Davenport. 
Obituary: Mike Thavenet
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dwayne “Mike” Thavenet, who was born on Oct. 3, 1959, and passed peacefully surrounded by family on May 12, 2025.
Death Notice: Herbert Kuehl
A funeral service for Herbert H. Kuehl, 93, of Donahue, will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 11, at Park View Lutheran Church. Visitation will be two hours prior to the service on Wednesday at the church. Burial will be in Davenport Memorial Park. A Celebration of Life will be held following the burial from 4-7 p.m. at the Dixon American Legion.  Chambers Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Death Notice: Thomas Wyatt
A Celebration of Life for Thomas Alfred Wyatt, 80, of Eldridge, will be held at 4 p.m. Monday, June 16, at St. Ann's Catholic Church Great Hall, Long Grove. A second Celebration of Life will be held at a later date in McIntire, Iowa. The Halligan-McCabe-DeVries Funeral Home, Davenport, is assisting the family with arrangements.
Death Notice: Valerie Scull
A Celebration of Life for Valerie Jane (Rowley) Scull, 61, of Long Grove, will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 14, at Cornerstone Baptist Church, Eldridge. A luncheon will follow the service. A graveside committal service will be held in Mount Union Cemetery, rural Eldridge, following the luncheon. Visitation will be Friday, June 13, from 4-7 p.m. at the church. Weerts Funeral Home, Davenport, is assisting the family with arrangements.
Death Notice: Linda Suiter
A celebration of life for Linda Kay Suiter, 70, of Fairhope, Ala., formerly of Princeton, will be held from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturday, June 21, at the Princeton Civic Center.
Shirley Morrow to celebrate 90th birthday with open house
Shirley Morrow, 256 6th St., DeWitt, IA 52742, will celebrate her 90th birthday June 14.
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FFA spring success

The North Scott FFA gave a presentation to the school board at its May 27 meeting, highlighting honors the chapter received in the spring.

County to provide new EAP program

Scott County employees will soon have additional resources to help with support during trying times as the county plans to have a new provider for its Employee Assistance Program, effective July 1.

New truck in town

Like most volunteer fire departments, the Maysville Fire Department needs to fundraise to help with equipment and maintenance. But without the manpower to host a large event like a steak fry, last year the department struck upon the idea of hosting a block party for the community.

Staying safe on the water

As the weather improves and Scott County residents look forward to water crafting activities, North Scott Junior High teacher Courtney Wiedenmann’s students spent a day last month at the Regional Innovation Center learning about water safety from conservation officer Brooks Vanderbeek of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.

South 5th Street parking lane project to advance

The City of Eldridge hopes to have a parking lane installed in front of Ed White Elementary School by the time the school year begins at the end of August.