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Tour of Bali, Indonesia and a Glimpse of Thailand

Rick and Mary Lincoln of DeWitt will provide recount recent travels to Bali, Indonesia and touch briefly on their time in Thailand. They traveled on a six-day sightseeing tour of Bali where they visited attractions such as Hindu Temples, the Mount Batur volcano, sunrises, beaches, waterfalls, the Rice Terrace and white-water rafting. In addition, they spent time in Bangkok and Phuket, Thailand, where they saw large Buddhist Temples and visited Phi Phi Island.

Iowa planting season underway

Iowa farmers made headway planting corn, soybeans and oats early last week, but were slowed by storms that caused destruction in southwest Iowa, according to the Iowa crop progress and condition report.

A fitting visit

The 20-year-old jacket from the retired sports editor fit the next generation pretty darned well.

Speech team concludes season on a high note

The North Scott Speech Team wrapped up another successful season, with eight students nominated for All-State.

Schnorrenberg honored as wealth management advisor

Edward Jones Financial Advisor David Schnorrenberg of Eldridge was named among the Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors in 2025.

Catholic hospital drops legal argument that a fetus is not a person

Catholic Health Initiatives-Iowa has dropped its argument in a medical malpractice case that the loss of an unborn child does not equate to the death of a “person” for the purpose of calculating damage awards.

View the Scott County Sheriff's report from the April 23 NSP!

View the Scott County Sheriff's report from the April 23 NSP!

View the Eldridge Police report from the April 23 NSP!

View the Eldridge Police report from the April 23 NSP!
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View the Scott County Sheriff's report from the April 16 NSP!

View the Scott County Sheriff's report from the April 16 NSP!

View the Eldridge Police report from the April 16 NSP!

View the Eldridge Police report from the April 16 NSP!

Sports
Boys' Soccer

A 'palate cleansing' victory

This was a much-needed reset.
Girls' Tennis

Rivalries renewed against River Queens

Lancer sophomore Maddy Jepsen and senior Olive Khoury are making their presence felt in the MAC.
Boys' Tennis

'Getting these wins helps boost our confidence'

After drawing the two toughest teams in the conference in week one, North Scott boys’ tennis got to showcase their skills with a pair of dual meet wins in week two against Clinton (6-3) and Muscatine (8-1)
Girls' Golf

Windy wins

Mississippi Athletic Conference girls’ golf teams did not have to wait long to curse the weather gods.
Track and Field

History-making hurdlers

This week was hurdles week for Lancer boys’ track and field.
Opinion
Women's empowerment highlights first week as solo editor
Last Thursday, I was interviewing cast members of Lancer Productions’ upcoming “9 to 5: The Musical.” The show is based on the 1980 film of the same name, starring Lily Tomlin, Jane Fonda and Dolly Parton.
1985: Hintz promoted to high school principal
April 24, 1985: Craig Hintz was chosen to succeed Ed Fischer as principal at North Scott High School. Hintz was currently serving as associate principal and athletic director. He had been with the district for 11 years, starting in 1974 as a math teacher at the junior high. Superintendent Doug Otto said a search was underway for a new associate principal, and he expected the duties of athletic director would continue to be combined with that position.
Gambling tax collections decline in March
Taxes on gambling continued their downward trend in March as revenue from both casino wagering and sports wagering.
Cancer coverage for first responders
This week a bill I have been pushing for years finally got passed by both Chambers and is sitting on the Governor’s desk.  For firefighters and police officers in the 411 system, this bill provides full cancer coverage.  These individuals work in extremely stressful and dangerous environments yet in code they were only covered for 14 different kinds of cancer.  We all know there are dozens and dozens of varieties of cancer and its unacceptable we had officers and firefighters not getting coverage for cancers that their job may have caused. I have championed this bill for years and I am thrilled we are finally getting it done. 
Young Lancer is a highlight of Circa '21 production
"One cast member really impressed us with his acting and singing abilities. What was really remarkable was that cast member is Jax Huntley is a student at John Glenn Elementary School ..."
Best wishes on Ridolfi retirement
"Salute to Mark Ridolfi and wishes for a happy and busy retirement. I have so enjoyed the many articles in the NSP. Your presence at events and meetings keeps us informed ..."
Unqualified administration harms U.S.
"As members in good standing of the GOP, will you ever grow a spine and push back against his obvious push toward fascism? You have abdicated your oath to the constitution and ceded your responsibilities in the congress to the president ..."
Legislators failure to act will destroy democracy
"We are losing our democracy and our constitutional rights to an authoritarian executive branch. Senators Ernst and Grassley, and Representative Miller-Meeks should be explaining why they are doing nothing but watching it happen ..."
What really sells newspapers
Ever since I first tore tiny, perforated receipts for Mrs. Cordell’s Indianapolis News subscription in 1967, I’ve made most of my living selling newspapers.
2000: State incentives lead to three principal retirements
April 19, 2000: Gov. Tom Vilsack signed a bill that raised the cap on the amount of money that could be used towards early retirement in IPERS. As a result, three North Scott principals, Dennis Albertson, Joe Ragona and Barry Lahann announced they would retire at the end of the school year. The three represented 92 years of administrative experience and more than a century in education. Albertson had been with the district since 1967 and had been a principal for the last 33 years, including at Grissom and Armstrong, a record for the district.
Announcements
Haycrafts celebrate 70 years of marriage April 23
Bill and Virginia Haycraft of Eldridge will celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary on April 23.
Leviens to celebrate 45th anniversary with open house
Kenny and Betty Levien of DeWitt, formerly of Long Grove, will celebrate their 45th wedding anniversary with an open house on Saturday, May 3. All family and friends are invited to join them from 1-4 p.m. at Lakeview Shelter at West Lake Park, Davenport.
Obituary: Jadyn Hesselmann
Jadyn N. Hesselmann, 21, of Dubuque, passed away on Monday, April 14, 2025.
Obituary: Debra Hughes
Debra Ann Hughes (née Doerscher), known as Debbie, 67, of Maquoketa, passed away peacefully at home on April 17, 2025, after a courageous six-month battle with angiosarcoma, a rare cancer.
Obituary: Jane Leggins
Jane E. Leggins, 73, of Eldridge, passed away on Monday, April 14, 2025, at the Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House, Bettendorf.
Death Notice: Diane Sievers
A funeral service for Diane E. Sievers, 62, of Dixon, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 25, at Faith Lutheran Church, Calamus. Burial will be in the Dixon Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday, April 24, from 4-7 p.m. at the church. Bentley Funeral Home, Durant, is assisting the family with arrangements. 
Death Notice: Jadyn Hesselmann
Visitation for Jadyn N. Hesselmann, 21, of Dubuque, will be Wednesday, April 23, from 4-7 p.m. at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, Dubuque. Burial will be in St. Ann's Cemetery, Long Grove, on Thursday, April 24, at 11:30 a.m., followed by a luncheon at the Eldridge Community Center. 
Death Notice: Debra Hughes
A funeral service for Debra Ann (Doerscher) Hughes, 67, of Maquoketa, will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 23, at Weerts Funeral Home, Davenport. Burial will be in Davenport Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday, April 22, from 4-7 p.m. at the funeral home.
Death Notice: Jane Leggins
A memorial service for Jane Ellen Leggins, 73, of Eldridge, will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, April 18, at Chambers Funeral Home, Eldridge. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service on Friday at the funeral home. Inurnment will follow in Oakview Cemetery, Welton.
Obituary: Kenny White
Kenny J. White, a longtime resident of Davenport, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2025, in Palm Springs, Calif. Surviving him is his second wife of 33 years, Jill Owens. Born on Oct. 20, 1942, Kenny is also survived by his three beloved daughters (from his first marriage to Lynn White), Wendy (Andy) Hamann of Eldridge, Heather (Paul) Yoerger of New Liberty, and Holly (Willie) Gaskins of Fairplay, Colo. He also dearly loved his six grandchildren, Drew, Logan and Layne Hamann, Mitchell, Tyler and Caden Yoerger, and one great-grandchild, Jalen Hamann. Kenny is also survived by his brothers Rob, of Eldridge, and David, of Anacortes, Wash., and was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph (Doc) and Dorothy White.
Obituary: David Amhof
David W. Amhof, 65, of Long Grove, passed away Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at Genesis East/Mercy One Hospital in Davenport.  Visitation for him will be Saturday, April 19, from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. at Park View Lutheran Church. A memorial service will follow at 11 a.m. His final resting place will be later in Davenport Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials may go to the church.
Obituary: Carol Nagle
A memorial service for Carol Nagle, 80, of LaPorte City, formerly of Long Grove, was held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 12, at St. Ann’s Catholic Church, Long Grove. Visitation was one hour prior to the service on Saturday at the church. Burial was in St. Ann’s Cemetery. The Halligan-McCabe-DeVries Funeral Home, Davenport, assisted the family with arrangements.
Death Notice: Kenny White
A funeral service for Kenny J. White, 82, a longtime resident of Davenport, will be held at noon on Thursday, April 17, at the Runge Mortuary, Davenport. Visitation will be two hours prior to the service on Thursday at the mortuary. Burial will follow in Oakdale Memorial Gardens, Davenport.
Death Notice: David Amhof
A memorial service for David W. Amhof, 65, of Long Grove, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 19, at Park View Lutheran Church. Visitation will be two hours prior to the service at the church. Burial will be in Davenport Memorial Park at a later date. The Runge Mortuary, Davenport, is assisting the family with arrangements.
Death Notice: Carol Nagle
A memorial service for Carol Nagle, 80, of LaPorte City, formerly of Long Grove, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 12, at St. Ann's Catholic Church, Long Grove. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service on Saturday at the church. Burial will be in St. Ann's Cemetery.  The Halligan-McCabe-DeVries Funeral Home, Davenport, is assisting the family with arrangements.
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