Eldridge council members voted unanimously Monday for a $1.025 million settlement to the family whose teenaged daughter was sexually abused by an on-duty police officer. more

Former Eldridge utility manager Jacob Rowe was arrested Friday night by Eldridge Police and faces three felony and two misdemeanor charges. more

Scott County supervisors agreed to 2024-2025 insurance coverage totaling $1,119,972 in annual premiums, a 13.2 percent increase from this year. more

Walcott City Council met June 17 to hear residents’ concerns about a proposed Westbrook neighborhood trail, raise utility and garbage pick-up rates, and put a 2017 police Dodge Challenger up for sale. more

Park View’s Thursday July 4 celebration kicks off at 5 p.m., by the water tower and culminates with fireworks at dusk. more

Eldridge utility board members fired former utility manager Jacob Rowe, and adopted the city-wide employee handbook that the prior utility board was preparing to challenge in court. more

Princeton council members voted June 13 to provide tax credits to investors in a Bettendorf Catholic school, in exchange for a $5,000 fee Mayor Travis Volrath said the city will bank for future use. more

Eldridge council members on Monday awarded a $263,396 bid to Triple B Construction, of Wilton, to build a 0.4 mile paved trail over city owned land through Townsend Farms addition. more

Scott County’s share of a nationwide opioid settlement will put $6.9 million to work over the next decade funding recovery for addicts, and coaching students how to save others, and avoid addiction. more

Prepare to slow down to 25 mph on Eldridge’s Lincoln Road, the first step in resolving homeowners’ safety concerns in the city’s fastest growing areas. more

Eldridge city officials are pursuing criminal charges based on findings of an internal investigation into city utility employees. more

Eldridge council members are eager to drop the Lincoln Road speed limit to 25 mph through much of town, then fast-track a proposed trail in response to safety complaints from residents at meetings earlier this year. more

Eldridge council members voted to back an apartment developer’s request for state tax credits, but stopped short of actually providing the city’s financial share required to get those credits. more

Scott County supervisors will consider new policies, and possibly fees for MEDIC ambulances committed to community events. more

Scott County supervisors bought some of the remaining warehouse racks and some office furniture at the Molo Building, and began discussions of moving equipment, and possibly, some county offices to the Eldridge building. more

I originally ran for sheriff in 2016 upon the announcement that Sheriff Dennis Conard was going to retire.  At the time I held the rank of lieutenant which was based on 28 years of service with the Scott County Sheriff’s Office. I originally started with the Sheriff’s Office in January of 1989 as a correctional officer and was later sworn in as a Deputy Sheriff in March of 1991. more

I have worked in public service for 34 years, the law enforcement profession for 30 years, just under 25 years active duty military in the Army and 25 years in leadership positions. more

When I was first asked to serve in this role, I was not familiar as to the full responsibilities involved. I do not believe anyone says they want to grow up and be an auditor. However, as I researched the position and then stepped into the role, it is clear my previous experience prepared me well. more

After the two recounts under the current auditor, many people across the county raised concerns about our election integrity. I had already noticed problems within the auditor’s office, such as rising administrative costs and procurement procedures not following the law. Although I was initially reluctant, long-time friends and business partners encouraged me to run. With my management skills and integrity, I am confident I can address these issues, which is why I decided to run now. more

I launched a late write-in campaign as an independent candidate in the 2020 campaign. I made a late decision upon viewing the candidates and seeing a need for change. This election is my opportunity to make a dedicated effort. more