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Eldridge mayor gives annual update Oct. 17

Join the Eldridge-North Scott Chamber of Commerce and the City of Eldridge for the annual city update breakfast at Grand Haven Retirement Community, 8 a.m., Thursday,  Oct. 17.

Pence, and Drapeaux urge energy options for landowners

Kay Pence, of Eldridge, and Karl Drapeaux, of Blue Grass, were among those encouraging Clinton County supervisors to welcome energy alternatives. Pence is chairwoman of the Scott County Democratic party and a state legislative candidate. Drapeaux is a business agent of the Rock Island-based International Union of Operating Engineers Local 150.

Clinton County supervisors extend wind farm moratorium

Clinton County officials extended a moratorium on addressing commercial wind farm applications to the end of the year while they continue to hold public forums that are drawing hundreds of residents.

Iowa House District 97: Ken Croken

Iowa House District 97: Ken Croken

Iowa House District 97: Josue Rodriguez

Iowa House District 97: Josue Rodriguez

Iowa House District 82: Phil Wiese

Iowa House District 82: Phil Wiese

Iowa House District 82: Bobby Kaufmann

Iowa House District 82: Bobby Kaufmann

Iowa House District 93: Mindy Pace

Iowa House District 93: Mindy Pace
Sheriff & Police news
View the Scott County Sheriff's report from the Oct. 9 NSP!

View the Scott County Sheriff's report from the Oct. 9 NSP!

Sports
Boys' Golf

Worth the wait

At the Mississippi Athletic Conference championship two Saturdays ago, North Scott proved it could play with, and beat, any team in the area.
Football

Inconsistency proves costly

North Scott did a lot right Friday night.
Cross-Country

Focus shifts to placements and points

Returning to the site of last year’s district meet, North Scott’s cross-country teams again embraced the challenge of running on a college course.
Girls' Swimming

Back to Burlington for a dual

If one trip to Burlington wasn’t satisfying enough, the Lancer girls’ swimmers must now have their fill.
Girls' Tennis

IGHSAU releases fall tennis schedule

A first glimpse of what fall girls’ tennis in Iowa looks like is here.
Opinion
First trip to Farm Progress Show
I experienced my first Farm Progress Show two weeks ago, taking in the sights and sounds of the three-state exposition near Amana on a leisurely afternoon with my dad. It was a memorable September day for both of us.
1999: Sheridan Meadows apartments proposed
Oct. 13, 1999: Plans for a controversial apartment complex near Sheridan Meadows would move ahead after the developer withdrew plans for a rezoning of the property, which was already zoned for multi-residential. For now, according to Eldridge economic development director Dick Kvatch, the developer planned to begin grading the land and would request a building permit for an initial 88 units. Opponents of the project said they wanted the city council to control Eldridge’s growth.
Trump adds Deere to his list of targets
Donald Trump has suddenly found a new cause: John Deere workers.
Farewell to an absolute journalism legend
The first full-time newspaper job I took after graduating college in the early 1990s resulted in the biggest disparity between what I would be paid and how hard and long I had to work in my entire career.
State auditor’s report on nursing homes should be a call to action
State Auditor Rob Sand recently did what no statewide elected official in Iowa has done in a long time – he brought attention to problems in nursing homes.
Trump discounts immigrant contributions to America
"Donald Trump portrays immigrants as drug dealers, child traffickers, or low-wage workers. He never discusses the immigrants coming here who start companies ..."
‘I’m the one with a dangerous agenda?’
"Iowa Republicans have enacted a 6 week abortion ban, banned books, rolled back child labor regulations, and are actively pushing our tax dollars from public to private schools, but somehow they claim I’m one with a 'dangerous agenda' ..."
Running for greed and power, or passion and dignity?
"The upcoming election has politicians running for greed, power and self recognition, or politicians running for compassion, dignity and love of America ..."
Memories of a 40-year partnership with my colleague, mentor and friend
Bill used to occasionally chide me about the length of the stories I wrote, but something tells me he wouldn't be complaining today, because this one's about him. I don't think just a few words are going to cut it.
'My dad was a coach in every sense of the word'
Today, we are honoring the life of an extraordinary man. To many he was defined by his role in community journalism, and through his philanthropic efforts, and by his involvement in Rotary and the church. But to my sisters and me, he was Dad. Our best teacher, most dedicated coach, mentor, sounding board, our biggest cheerleader and supporter and our safest safety net.
Announcements
Death Notice: Dorothy Marten
A funeral service celebrating the life of Dorothy E. Marten, 96, of Eldridge, formerly of rural Donahue, will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 18, at Weerts Funeral Home, Davenport. Visitation will be two hours prior to the service on Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Davenport Memorial Park Cemetery.
Death Notice: David Schnorrenberg
A memorial service celebrating the life of David Mark Schnorrenberg, 82, of Park View, will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, at the Halligan-McCabe-DeVries Funeral Home, Davenport. Visitation will be two hours prior to the service on Saturday at the funeral home. Private burial with military honors will be held in the Rock Island National Cemetery.
Death Notice: Jane Mumm
A funeral service for Jane Ann Mumm, 72, of McCausland, will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16, at Schultz Funeral Home, DeWitt. Burial will follow in the McCausland Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9-10:45 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Death Notice: Sue Knapper
A Celebration of Life open house for Sue Ellen (Coder) Knapper, 66, of McCausland, will be held from 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 3, at Trimble City View, 701 12th St., Moline.
Death Notice: JoAnn Franzen
A funeral service for JoAnn Jeanette Franzen, 87, of Davenport, will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15, at Weerts Funeral Home, Davenport. Burial will be in Davenport Memorial Park. Visitation will be Monday, Oct. 14, from 4-7 p.m. at the funeral home. 
Ruby Ferris turns 95
Ruby Ferris of Eldridge will celebrate her 95th birthday with an open house. All friends and relatives are invited to join her starting at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 13, at the Walcott American Legion. No gifts, please.
Obituary: Evelyn Schlunsen
Evelyn Irene Ruehmann Schlunsen, 107, of Davenport, passed away, Monday, Sept. 30, 2024, at Silvercrest in Davenport. There will be no services. Her final resting place will be in Davenport Memorial Park Cemetery. Runge Mortuary is assisting her family with arrangements.
Obituary: Christie Risley
Christie Lee Risley, 72, of Davenport, died Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, at Genesis East Medical Center, Davenport. Per her wishes, cremation rites have been accorded. A Celebration of Life will be held Sunday, Nov. 3, from 1-3 p.m. at the Masonic Center, 511 Veterans Memorial Parkway, Davenport. The Halligan-McCabe-DeVries Funeral Home, Davenport, is assisting the family with arrangements.
Obituary: Rita Eckhart
A Celebration of Life for Rita Eckhart of McCausland will be held Oct. 13 at the Davenport Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 4444 W. Kimberly Road. Visitation will be from 10-11 a.m., with the service at 11 a.m. A dinner will follow at the church.
Obituary: Connie Hodge
A funeral service for Connie Sue Hodge, 61, of Centralia, Mo., formerly of the Quad Cities, was held at 1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 7, at Fenton-Kendrick Funeral Home, Centralia. Visitation was two hours prior to the service on Monday at the funeral home. Burial was in Locust Grove Cemetery, Sturgeon, Mo.
Obituary: Steven ‘Pete’ Corson
Visitation for Steven John “Pete” Corson, 70, of LeClaire, will be held from 10-11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, at the McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home, Bettendorf. A graveside funeral service will follow in Salem Lutheran Cemetery, Princeton.
Obituary: Bill Tubbs
Bill Tubbs, 75, former publisher, philanthropist and longtime supporter of the North Scott community, passed away on Friday, Sept. 20, at University of Wisconsin Hospital in Madison surrounded by loved ones.
Obituary: Carol McCleary
Carol Jane (Groenwoldt) McCleary, 90, passed away Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, at Genesis East Hospital, Davenport.
Obituary: Jack Hill
Jack Hill, 85, of Iowa City, died peacefully Sept. 7, 2023, surrounded by his family at home. A Memorial Service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27, 2024, at Oakland Cemetery, Iowa City, as part of the University of Iowa Deeded Body Program.
Tubbs funeral scheduled for Saturday
Bill Tubbs, 75, former publisher, philanthropist and longtime supporter of the North Scott community, passed away on Friday, Sept. 20, at University of Wisconsin Hospital in Madison surrounded by loved ones.
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