Since 1989, I have been a confident, card-carrying member of an advocacy group called Amnesty International.  more

The biggest sign to greet folks driving over the Centennial Bridge into Rock Island says, “Gaming Laundromat.” more

July 12, 1979: The North Scott School Board voted to propose to voters a $1.5 million bond issue referendum for a fine arts auditorium and high school special education classroom more

In last week's NSP, Bobby Schilling said a race for Congress in Iowa's Second District would give him a better shot than he got in Illinois' 17th where he lost his bid for re-election to Democrat Cheri Bustos in 2012. more

Death is inevitable, and something that everyone will experience. Still, it was cause to pause Monday morning when learning of the death of rural Long Grove resident Jim Green. more

July 5, 1979: By a vote of 278-107, Park View Homeowners Association members defeated an initiative to build a community center. more

The Mississippi River sure doesn’t distinguish between public right of way and private business. more

The time has finally come to begin figuring out how to start vetting the largest presidential candidate field in history. This week in Miami, the first Democratic presidential debate will be held over two days June 26-27. more

June 28, 1979: North Scott superintendent Melvin Heiler announced to the school board that he would retire at the end of the 1979-1980 school year. The board expressed appreciation to Heiler, who had first served a year as high school principal during the 1957-58 school year. more

Imagine that it's Saturday night and you're flying home to the Quad Cities on a direct flight from Mesa, Ariz. You are eager to connect with your family for Father's Day. more

Every now and then, a good story, much like fine wine, enjoys a good shelf life. Such is the case with the generosity and love displayed by Kelsey and Matt Johnson. more

June 18, 2014: North Scott girls’ soccer team brought home a state championship trophy—the first in North Scott High School’s history. Players included Karly Soy, Karli Rucker, Chloe Gottschalk, Gina Percuoco, Lindsay Gallens, Olivia Schmidt, Lauren Blake, Lillie DeVries, Abby Nass, and Heather Hoeger. more