The second Prairie Fest featured indoor performances at Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat in Wheatland. Don Gustofson, Jim Cook and Tom Vacarro performed for a steady stream of visitors who filled … more

A real red carpet rolled to the entrance of Armstrong Elementary to welcome Marlene Fangmann for her 90th birthday, and 22nd year volunteering as a kindergarten aide. Balloons, applause and … more

McCausland volunteers added a tree line to highlight the town's iconic sign. An Alliant Energy grant helped pay for the spruce and oak trees planted Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. more

More than 160 registered riders in 100 vehicles caravaned through North Scott, Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023 in the first benfit ride for area first responders. Organizers Joe and Emily Schultz, … more

Glimpses of the 2023 fair through the cameras of NSP editor Erin Gentz and managing editor Mark Ridolfi more

The Iowa Speedway hosted family day, July 21 for the HyVee Indycar Race Weekend. Fans enjoyed free practice and qualifying sessions, garage and pit acces, and witnessed a pit stop competition … more

Walcott celebrated its founders German roots with a  Bredenbek Bash theme, honoring the town's sister city. Bredenbeck mayor Thorsten Schwanebeck, and former mayor Hans-Werner Haman … more

More than 45,000 enjoyed the three-day Walcott Truckers Jamboree. 2023 SUPER TRUCK BEAUTY CONTEST WINNERS See The Complete 2023 Super Truck Beauty Contest BBQ Cook-out Prize Drawing Winners WT: CABOVER 1st – Dennis Sikorski, Bancroft, WI – 1995 Peterbilt 362 Cabover – Old School and Flat Broke 2nd – Matt Schleuger, Wesley, IA – 1993 Kenworth K100E – Not Daddy’s Money 3rd – David Brewster, Maquoketa, IA – 1989 Kenworth K100 – Family Tradition WT: COMPANY TRUCK – BOBTAIL 1st – Seth Dalberg, Clifton, CO – 2022 Kenworth W990 – Spare Change 2nd – Eva Knelsen, Mount Elgin, ON – 2021 Kenworth W900L – Ken Worth, Jr. 3rd – Dawson and Bobbie Taylor, Cameron, NC – 2020 Freightliner Cascadia – Roll of the Dice WT: COMPANY TRUCK – COMBINATION 1st – Luke Oligschlaeger, Meta, MO – 2020 Kenworth W900 & 2020 Great Dane trailer 2nd – Andrew Worth, Winnipeg, MB – 2021 Peterbilt 389 & 2010 Brenner tanker trailer 3rd – Don Hummer Trucking, Cedar Rapids, IA – 2023 Kenworth W990 & 2016 Utility Van trailer WT: SPECIALTY WINNER – Andrew Utley, Davenport, IA – 2018 Peterbilt 567 RAT ROD WINNER – Tim Feidt, Maplewood, MN – 1980 Mack Army Truck WT: 2023-2020 BOBTAIL CONVENTIONAL 1st – Duane Peden, Taylorville, IL – 2022 Peterbilt 389 2nd – James Nalin, Tucson, AZ – 2022 Freightliner Cascadia – American Patriot 3rd – Brian Collman, Taylorville, IL – 2023 Peterbilt 389 WT: 2019-2013 BOBTAIL CONVENTIONAL 1st – Duane Hostetler, Wooster, OH – 2015 Peterbilt – Foxy Roxy 2nd – Vladimir Vitosetic, Harwood Heights, IL – 2014 Volvo D13 – White Falcon 3rd – Jesse Wellmeier, Davenport, IA – 2013 Mack Pinnacle – HDV-33 WT: 2012-2005 BOBTAIL CONVENTIONAL 1st – Fritz Littlefield, Forest Lake, MN – 2006 Peterbilt – Never Done 2nd – Matt Kunkle, Linton, ND – 2007 Peterbilt – Cowboy Cadillac 3rd – Rick Kaiser, Taylorville, IL – 2005 Peterbilt WT: 2004-1999 BOBTAIL CONVENTIONAL 1st – Nate Heiderscheit, Peosta, IA – 2003 Peterbilt 379 2nd – Mike Schlabach, Apple Creek, OH – 2000 Peterbilt – Joliet 3rd – Mel Williams, Richfield, MN – 2003 Peterbilt 379 WT: 1998 & OLDER BOBTAIL CONVENTIONAL 1st – Ron Brubaker, Sigourney, IA – 1993 Peterbilt 379 – One of a Kind 2nd – Raiko Graveran, Orlando, FL – 1995 Freightliner FLD-120 – Little Blue 3rd – Blake Copeland, Taylorville, IL – 1985 Peterbilt 359 WT: 2023-2018 COMBINATION 1st – Brian Pete, Mineral Point, WI – 2019 Peterbilt 389 & 2022 Mac trailer 2nd – Robert Hallahan, LaCrosse, WI – 2022 Peterbilt 389 & 2015 Great Dane trailer – Jokes On You 3rd – Douglas Prier, Dyersville, IA – 2022 Kenworth W900L & 2022 Wilson Flatbed – The Green Lantern WT: 2017-2009 COMBINATION 1st – Jonathan Yohn, Reeseville, WI – 2013 Peterbilt & 2019 Great Dane trailer 2nd – Jeremy Heiderscheit, Peosta, IA – 2016 Peterbilt & 2023 Trail King flatbed trailer 3rd – Grant Hicks, Prairie City, IA – 2016 Peterbilt & 2023 Tempte Hopper trailer WT: 2008-2000 COMBINATION 1st – Michael & Jackie Wallace, Ashville, AL – 2007 Freightliner and 2014 Great Dane trailer – Semper Fi 2nd – Matthew Middleton, Pahrump, NV – 2002 Peterbilt and 2009 Utility Van trailer 3rd – Dylan Mercier, St. Anne, IL – 2005 Mack & 2022 Wilson Hopper trailer – Our Fallen Heroes WT: 1999 & OLDER COMBINATION 1st – Daniel & Phyllis Snow, Harrison, AR – 1996 Freightliner and 2006 Utility van trailer – The Goose 2nd – John Jaikes, Nanticoke, PA – 1999 Kenworth and 2006 Utility Reefer – Only Class 3rd – Jay VanKampen, Poquosen, VA – 1976 Kenworth and 2023 Wabash trailer – Spirit of Wooden Shoes SHOW CLASS 1st – Brian Pete, Mineral Point, WI – 2019 Peterbilt 2nd – Kate Whiting, Chetek, WI – 1973 Kenworth – Cherry Pie 3rd – Dan Brubaker, Sigourney, IA – 1996 Peterbilt – Low Life CUSTOM PAINT – BOBTAIL 1st – Dan Brubaker, Sigourney, IA – 1996 Peterbilt – Low Life 2nd – Kate Whiting, Chetek, WI – 1973 Kenworth – Cherry Pie 3rd – Aaron Copeland, Taylorville, IL – 1981 Kenworth CUSTOM PAINT – TT COMBINATION 1st – Brian Pete, Mineral Point, WI – 2019 Peterbilt and 2022 Mac trailer 2nd – Zach Strayer, Spencerville, OH – 2023 Peterbilt and 2023 Wilson Cattle trailer – Notorious P.I.G 3rd – Robert Hallahan, LaCrosse, WI – 2022 Peterbilt 389 & 2015 Great Dane trailer – Jokes On You CUSTOM GRAPHICS – BOBTAIL 1st – Dawson and Bobbie Taylor, Cameron, NC – 2020 Freightliner Cascadia – Roll of the Dice 2nd – Shelle Lichti, Theodore, AL – 2023 Freightliner – The Rainbow Rider 3rd – Eva Knelsen, Mount Elgin, OH – 2021 Kenworth W900L – Ken Worth, Jr. CUSTOM GRAPHICS – COMBINATION 1st – Dylan Mercier, St. Anne, IL – 2005 Mack & 2022 Wilson Hopper trailer – Our Fallen Heroes 2nd – Troy Baumgartner, Rowan, IA – 2018 Peterbilt and 2023 Mac Conestoga trailer – Aurora 3rd – Andrew Worth, Winnipeg, MB – 2021 Peterbilt & 2010 Brenner tanker trailer POLISH & DETAIL – BOBTAIL 1st – Dan Brubaker, Sigourney, IA – 1996 Peterbilt 379 – Low Life 2nd – Kate Whiting, Chetek, WI – 1973 Kenworth W900A – Cherry Pie 3rd – Raiko Graveran, Orlando, FL – 1995 Freightliner – Little Blue POLISH & DETAIL – COMBINATION 1st – Zach Strayer, Spencerville, OH – 2023 Peterbilt and 2023 Wilson Cattle trailer – Notorious P.I.G 2nd – Jonathan Yohn, Reeseville, WI – 2013 Peterbilt & 2019 Great Dane trailer 3rd – Robert Hallahan, LaCrosse, WI – 2022 Peterbilt 389 & 2015 Great Dane trailer – Jokes On You INTERIOR – OEM SLEEPER – BOBTAIL 1st – Dawson and Bobbie Taylor, Cameron, NC – 2020 Freightliner – Roll of the Dice 2nd – Jeff Hoker, Dixon, IA – 2023 Peterbilt – Worth the Wait 3rd – Brian Pete, Mineral Point, WI – 2023 Peterbilt – Gas Money INTERIOR – OEM SLEEPER – COMBINATION 1st – Zach Strayer, Spencerville, OH – 2023 Peterbilt and 2023 Wilson Cattle trailer – Notorious P.I.G 2nd – Robert Hallahan, LaCrosse, WI – 2022 Peterbilt 389 & 2015 Great Dane trailer – Jokes On You 3rd – Brian Pete, Mineral Point, INTERIOR – OEM CONVERSION SLEEPER 1st – Ron Brubaker, Sigourney, IA – 1993 Peterbilt – One of a Kind 2nd – John Jaikes, Nanticoke, PA – 1999 Kenworth & 2006 Utility Reefer trailer – Only Class 3rd – Maurice Zurliene, New Baden, IL – 1982 Ford LTL9000 – Old Art INTERIOR – CUSTOM SLEEPER 1st – Daniel and Phyllis Snow, Harrison, AR – 1996 Freightliner and 2006 Utility van trailer – The Goose 2nd – Marcel Pontbriand, Pahrump, NV – 1989 Peterbilt and 2015 Great Dane Van trailer – Cowboy of the Road 3rd – Michael and Jackie Wallace, Ashville, AL – 2007 Freightliner and 2014 Great Dane trailer – Semper Fi LIGHTS AT NIGHT – BOBTAIL – THEME 1st – Fritz Littlefield, Forest Lake, MN – 2006 Peterbilt 2nd – Eva Knelsen, Mount Elgin, ON – 2021 Kenworth – Ken Worth, Jr. 3rd – James Nalin, Tucson, AZ – 2022 Freightliner – American Patriot LIGHTS AT NIGHT – BOBTAIL – MOST UNIQUE 1st – Brian Pete, Mineral Point, WI – 2023 Peterbilt – Gas Money 2nd – Mark Lancaster, Ottumwa, IA – 1967 Peterbilt – Keepin’ It Teal 3rd – Duane Hostetler, Wooster, OH – 2015 Peterbilt – Foxy Roxy LIGHTS AT NIGHT – BOBTAIL – OVERALL PRESENTATION 1st – Aaron Copeland, Taylorville, IL – 1981 Kenworth 2nd – Raiko Graveran, Orlando, FL – 1995 Freightliner – Little Blue 3rd – Blake Copeland, Taylorville, IL – 1985 Peterbilt LIGHTS AT NIGHT – COMBINATION – THEME 1st – Zach Strayer, Spencerville, OH – 2023 Peterbilt and 2023 Wilson Cattle trailer – Notorious P.I.G 2nd – Douglas Prier, Dyersville, IA – 2022 Kenworth W900L & 2022 Wilson Flatbed – The Green Lantern 3rd – Michael and Jackie Wallace, Ashville, AL – 2007 Freightliner and 2014 Great Dane trailer – Semper Fi LIGHTS AT NIGHT – COMBINATION – MOST UNIQUE 1st – Robert Hallahan, LaCrosse, WI – 2022 Peterbilt 389 &2015 Great Dane trailer – Jokes On You 2nd – Daniel and Phyllis Snow, Harrison, AR – 1996 Freightliner and 2006 Utility van trailer – The Goose 3rd – Marcel Pontbriand, Pahrump, NV – 1989 Peterbilt and 2015 Great Dane Van trailer – Cowboy of the Road LIGHTS AT NIGHT – COMBINATION – OVERALL PRESENTATION 1st – Zach Strayer, Spencerville, OH – 2023 Peterbilt and 2023 Wilson Cattle trailer – Notorious P.I.G 2nd – Brian Pete, Mineral Point, WI – 2019 Peterbilt and 2022 Mac trailer 3rd – John Jaikes, Nanticoke, PA – 1999 Kenworth & 2006 Utility Reefer trailer – Only Class BEST OVERALL THEME WINNER – Marcel Pontbriand, Pahrump, NV – 1989 Peterbilt 379 & 2015 Great Dane – Cowboy of the Road TRUCKER’S CHOICE WINNER – Zach Strayer, Spencerville, OH – 2023 Peterbilt and 2023 Wilson Cattle trailer – Notorious P.I.G more

More than 45,000 enjoyed the three-day Walcott Truckers Jamboree. 2023 SUPER TRUCK BEAUTY CONTEST WINNERS See The Complete 2023 Super Truck Beauty Contest BBQ Cook-out Prize Drawing Winners WT: CABOVER 1st – Dennis Sikorski, Bancroft, WI – 1995 Peterbilt 362 Cabover – Old School and Flat Broke 2nd – Matt Schleuger, Wesley, IA – 1993 Kenworth K100E – Not Daddy’s Money 3rd – David Brewster, Maquoketa, IA – 1989 Kenworth K100 – Family Tradition WT: COMPANY TRUCK – BOBTAIL 1st – Seth Dalberg, Clifton, CO – 2022 Kenworth W990 – Spare Change 2nd – Eva Knelsen, Mount Elgin, ON – 2021 Kenworth W900L – Ken Worth, Jr. 3rd – Dawson and Bobbie Taylor, Cameron, NC – 2020 Freightliner Cascadia – Roll of the Dice WT: COMPANY TRUCK – COMBINATION 1st – Luke Oligschlaeger, Meta, MO – 2020 Kenworth W900 & 2020 Great Dane trailer 2nd – Andrew Worth, Winnipeg, MB – 2021 Peterbilt 389 & 2010 Brenner tanker trailer 3rd – Don Hummer Trucking, Cedar Rapids, IA – 2023 Kenworth W990 & 2016 Utility Van trailer WT: SPECIALTY WINNER – Andrew Utley, Davenport, IA – 2018 Peterbilt 567 RAT ROD WINNER – Tim Feidt, Maplewood, MN – 1980 Mack Army Truck WT: 2023-2020 BOBTAIL CONVENTIONAL 1st – Duane Peden, Taylorville, IL – 2022 Peterbilt 389 2nd – James Nalin, Tucson, AZ – 2022 Freightliner Cascadia – American Patriot 3rd – Brian Collman, Taylorville, IL – 2023 Peterbilt 389 WT: 2019-2013 BOBTAIL CONVENTIONAL 1st – Duane Hostetler, Wooster, OH – 2015 Peterbilt – Foxy Roxy 2nd – Vladimir Vitosetic, Harwood Heights, IL – 2014 Volvo D13 – White Falcon 3rd – Jesse Wellmeier, Davenport, IA – 2013 Mack Pinnacle – HDV-33 WT: 2012-2005 BOBTAIL CONVENTIONAL 1st – Fritz Littlefield, Forest Lake, MN – 2006 Peterbilt – Never Done 2nd – Matt Kunkle, Linton, ND – 2007 Peterbilt – Cowboy Cadillac 3rd – Rick Kaiser, Taylorville, IL – 2005 Peterbilt WT: 2004-1999 BOBTAIL CONVENTIONAL 1st – Nate Heiderscheit, Peosta, IA – 2003 Peterbilt 379 2nd – Mike Schlabach, Apple Creek, OH – 2000 Peterbilt – Joliet 3rd – Mel Williams, Richfield, MN – 2003 Peterbilt 379 WT: 1998 & OLDER BOBTAIL CONVENTIONAL 1st – Ron Brubaker, Sigourney, IA – 1993 Peterbilt 379 – One of a Kind 2nd – Raiko Graveran, Orlando, FL – 1995 Freightliner FLD-120 – Little Blue 3rd – Blake Copeland, Taylorville, IL – 1985 Peterbilt 359 WT: 2023-2018 COMBINATION 1st – Brian Pete, Mineral Point, WI – 2019 Peterbilt 389 & 2022 Mac trailer 2nd – Robert Hallahan, LaCrosse, WI – 2022 Peterbilt 389 & 2015 Great Dane trailer – Jokes On You 3rd – Douglas Prier, Dyersville, IA – 2022 Kenworth W900L & 2022 Wilson Flatbed – The Green Lantern WT: 2017-2009 COMBINATION 1st – Jonathan Yohn, Reeseville, WI – 2013 Peterbilt & 2019 Great Dane trailer 2nd – Jeremy Heiderscheit, Peosta, IA – 2016 Peterbilt & 2023 Trail King flatbed trailer 3rd – Grant Hicks, Prairie City, IA – 2016 Peterbilt & 2023 Tempte Hopper trailer WT: 2008-2000 COMBINATION 1st – Michael & Jackie Wallace, Ashville, AL – 2007 Freightliner and 2014 Great Dane trailer – Semper Fi 2nd – Matthew Middleton, Pahrump, NV – 2002 Peterbilt and 2009 Utility Van trailer 3rd – Dylan Mercier, St. Anne, IL – 2005 Mack & 2022 Wilson Hopper trailer – Our Fallen Heroes WT: 1999 & OLDER COMBINATION 1st – Daniel & Phyllis Snow, Harrison, AR – 1996 Freightliner and 2006 Utility van trailer – The Goose 2nd – John Jaikes, Nanticoke, PA – 1999 Kenworth and 2006 Utility Reefer – Only Class 3rd – Jay VanKampen, Poquosen, VA – 1976 Kenworth and 2023 Wabash trailer – Spirit of Wooden Shoes SHOW CLASS 1st – Brian Pete, Mineral Point, WI – 2019 Peterbilt 2nd – Kate Whiting, Chetek, WI – 1973 Kenworth – Cherry Pie 3rd – Dan Brubaker, Sigourney, IA – 1996 Peterbilt – Low Life CUSTOM PAINT – BOBTAIL 1st – Dan Brubaker, Sigourney, IA – 1996 Peterbilt – Low Life 2nd – Kate Whiting, Chetek, WI – 1973 Kenworth – Cherry Pie 3rd – Aaron Copeland, Taylorville, IL – 1981 Kenworth CUSTOM PAINT – TT COMBINATION 1st – Brian Pete, Mineral Point, WI – 2019 Peterbilt and 2022 Mac trailer 2nd – Zach Strayer, Spencerville, OH – 2023 Peterbilt and 2023 Wilson Cattle trailer – Notorious P.I.G 3rd – Robert Hallahan, LaCrosse, WI – 2022 Peterbilt 389 & 2015 Great Dane trailer – Jokes On You CUSTOM GRAPHICS – BOBTAIL 1st – Dawson and Bobbie Taylor, Cameron, NC – 2020 Freightliner Cascadia – Roll of the Dice 2nd – Shelle Lichti, Theodore, AL – 2023 Freightliner – The Rainbow Rider 3rd – Eva Knelsen, Mount Elgin, OH – 2021 Kenworth W900L – Ken Worth, Jr. CUSTOM GRAPHICS – COMBINATION 1st – Dylan Mercier, St. Anne, IL – 2005 Mack & 2022 Wilson Hopper trailer – Our Fallen Heroes 2nd – Troy Baumgartner, Rowan, IA – 2018 Peterbilt and 2023 Mac Conestoga trailer – Aurora 3rd – Andrew Worth, Winnipeg, MB – 2021 Peterbilt & 2010 Brenner tanker trailer POLISH & DETAIL – BOBTAIL 1st – Dan Brubaker, Sigourney, IA – 1996 Peterbilt 379 – Low Life 2nd – Kate Whiting, Chetek, WI – 1973 Kenworth W900A – Cherry Pie 3rd – Raiko Graveran, Orlando, FL – 1995 Freightliner – Little Blue POLISH & DETAIL – COMBINATION 1st – Zach Strayer, Spencerville, OH – 2023 Peterbilt and 2023 Wilson Cattle trailer – Notorious P.I.G 2nd – Jonathan Yohn, Reeseville, WI – 2013 Peterbilt & 2019 Great Dane trailer 3rd – Robert Hallahan, LaCrosse, WI – 2022 Peterbilt 389 & 2015 Great Dane trailer – Jokes On You INTERIOR – OEM SLEEPER – BOBTAIL 1st – Dawson and Bobbie Taylor, Cameron, NC – 2020 Freightliner – Roll of the Dice 2nd – Jeff Hoker, Dixon, IA – 2023 Peterbilt – Worth the Wait 3rd – Brian Pete, Mineral Point, WI – 2023 Peterbilt – Gas Money INTERIOR – OEM SLEEPER – COMBINATION 1st – Zach Strayer, Spencerville, OH – 2023 Peterbilt and 2023 Wilson Cattle trailer – Notorious P.I.G 2nd – Robert Hallahan, LaCrosse, WI – 2022 Peterbilt 389 & 2015 Great Dane trailer – Jokes On You 3rd – Brian Pete, Mineral Point, INTERIOR – OEM CONVERSION SLEEPER 1st – Ron Brubaker, Sigourney, IA – 1993 Peterbilt – One of a Kind 2nd – John Jaikes, Nanticoke, PA – 1999 Kenworth & 2006 Utility Reefer trailer – Only Class 3rd – Maurice Zurliene, New Baden, IL – 1982 Ford LTL9000 – Old Art INTERIOR – CUSTOM SLEEPER 1st – Daniel and Phyllis Snow, Harrison, AR – 1996 Freightliner and 2006 Utility van trailer – The Goose 2nd – Marcel Pontbriand, Pahrump, NV – 1989 Peterbilt and 2015 Great Dane Van trailer – Cowboy of the Road 3rd – Michael and Jackie Wallace, Ashville, AL – 2007 Freightliner and 2014 Great Dane trailer – Semper Fi LIGHTS AT NIGHT – BOBTAIL – THEME 1st – Fritz Littlefield, Forest Lake, MN – 2006 Peterbilt 2nd – Eva Knelsen, Mount Elgin, ON – 2021 Kenworth – Ken Worth, Jr. 3rd – James Nalin, Tucson, AZ – 2022 Freightliner – American Patriot LIGHTS AT NIGHT – BOBTAIL – MOST UNIQUE 1st – Brian Pete, Mineral Point, WI – 2023 Peterbilt – Gas Money 2nd – Mark Lancaster, Ottumwa, IA – 1967 Peterbilt – Keepin’ It Teal 3rd – Duane Hostetler, Wooster, OH – 2015 Peterbilt – Foxy Roxy LIGHTS AT NIGHT – BOBTAIL – OVERALL PRESENTATION 1st – Aaron Copeland, Taylorville, IL – 1981 Kenworth 2nd – Raiko Graveran, Orlando, FL – 1995 Freightliner – Little Blue 3rd – Blake Copeland, Taylorville, IL – 1985 Peterbilt LIGHTS AT NIGHT – COMBINATION – THEME 1st – Zach Strayer, Spencerville, OH – 2023 Peterbilt and 2023 Wilson Cattle trailer – Notorious P.I.G 2nd – Douglas Prier, Dyersville, IA – 2022 Kenworth W900L & 2022 Wilson Flatbed – The Green Lantern 3rd – Michael and Jackie Wallace, Ashville, AL – 2007 Freightliner and 2014 Great Dane trailer – Semper Fi LIGHTS AT NIGHT – COMBINATION – MOST UNIQUE 1st – Robert Hallahan, LaCrosse, WI – 2022 Peterbilt 389 &2015 Great Dane trailer – Jokes On You 2nd – Daniel and Phyllis Snow, Harrison, AR – 1996 Freightliner and 2006 Utility van trailer – The Goose 3rd – Marcel Pontbriand, Pahrump, NV – 1989 Peterbilt and 2015 Great Dane Van trailer – Cowboy of the Road LIGHTS AT NIGHT – COMBINATION – OVERALL PRESENTATION 1st – Zach Strayer, Spencerville, OH – 2023 Peterbilt and 2023 Wilson Cattle trailer – Notorious P.I.G 2nd – Brian Pete, Mineral Point, WI – 2019 Peterbilt and 2022 Mac trailer 3rd – John Jaikes, Nanticoke, PA – 1999 Kenworth & 2006 Utility Reefer trailer – Only Class BEST OVERALL THEME WINNER – Marcel Pontbriand, Pahrump, NV – 1989 Peterbilt 379 & 2015 Great Dane – Cowboy of the Road TRUCKER’S CHOICE WINNER – Zach Strayer, Spencerville, OH – 2023 Peterbilt and 2023 Wilson Cattle trailer – Notorious P.I.G more

While the weather may not have been overly cooperative on Sunday, Long Grove residents made their own sunshine at the annual Strawberry Festival. Following the Strawberry Stampede, attendees enjoyed … more

Neil Armstrong students took to the streets of Park View for the annual Eagle Marathon last month. The end-of-the-year jog is a longstanding tradition, and the students had a perfect day for a run. … more

Second-graders at Alan Shepard Elementary held a "wax museum" earlier this month, with students dressing as historical figures and giving reports to visitors to the Long Grove school. more

The North Scott school district released these innovation center drawings in May 2023. more

What began with a single $500 scholarship 38 years ago has blossomed into a garden of community generosity, as the North Scott Educational Foundation has now officially given away more than $2 million in scholarship funds to North Scott graduates. more

Egg hunters scoured the North Scott area for Easter eggs in Donahue, McCausland, Eldridge and Long Grove. more

North Scott YMCA members take full advantage of the facility's ammenities. NSP photos by Ross Shinberg.  more