The first Ohl Strong event happened in 2016, when friends and family of the late Dr. Brent Ohl organized “A Stroll for Ohl.” more

After years of discussion, the Eldridge City Council voted 4-1 Monday to move forward on a recommendation for a proposed pond project at Sheridan Meadows. more

As the City of Eldridge prepares to hire its first full-time fire chief, city officials say they’ll be doing it without input from members of the Eldridge Volunteer Fire Company. more

A network of 27 new weather stations scattered across Scott County will give first responders—and the curious public—a detailed picture of local weather patterns. more

When hearing the words “pancreatic cancer,” many people don’t automatically think of positive outcomes. But a new drug could soon help improve the quality of life for people living with the disease. more

The North Scott Press asked each candidate the same seven questions, and asked them to respond to each in 100 words or less. Here are there answers. more

The North Scott Press asked each candidate the same seven questions, and asked them to respond to each in 100 words or less. Here are there answers. more

Rob Sand, the Democratic nominee for governor, has withdrawn from a debate scheduled for Wednesday with Republican candidate Zach Lahn following the death of his brother-in-law. more

The Eldridge Police Department celebrated the successful completion of its accreditation process at Monday’s council meeting. more

The Scott County Board of Supervisors held a meeting in closed session Monday, Oct. 12, after plans to enter closed session the previous Thursday were scuttled by the absence of Supervisor Jean Dickson. more

Ties topped this week’s Football Contest. more

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds’ husband, Kevin Reynolds, is recovering from a surgery to remove a brain tumor after being diagnosed with a recurrence of cancer, the governor’s office announced Monday. more

The 2026 Mississippi Valley Fair Board more

Professionals who work with location-based information can develop mapping and spatial analysis skills during a two-day ArcGIS Pro course Nov. 12-13 in Ames. more

Corn and soybean harvest in Iowa is about 20 percentage points behind the five-year average pace, but is progressing after a wet September that stalled field work. Officials urged farmers Monday to fit voting into their busy harvest-season schedules. more

Less than two weeks after the head of the U.S. Department of Agriculture said the agency was stepping up enforcement of the federal Animal Welfare Act, the USDA’s lawyers are arguing in court that it’s not required to enforce that law. more

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach’s Food Systems Team will offer Local Food Leader 101, an in-person workshop to help participants build the skills to turn community food system ideas into action. The workshop will be held Dec.10–11 at the Economic Development Core Facility in Ames. Registration is open through Nov. 25. more

Iowa State University’s Digital Ag Innovation Lab, in partnership with Terraplex Ag, will host a two-day course designed to prepare participants for the Federal Aviation Administration Part 107 Remote Pilot Certification exam. The workshop will take place Nov. 30 to Dec. 1, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day, at the Alliant Energy Agriculture Innovation Lab, located at 3800 University Blvd. more

View the Scott County Sheriff's report from the Oct. 21 NSP! more

The Iowa Beef Center at Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will host a Boots in the Barn workshop series in southwest Iowa on Nov. 17 and 24 and Dec. 1 and 8. All sessions will be at the Lakin Community Center, 61321 315th Street, Malvern. A meal starts at 5:30 p.m., and the program runs from 5:30 to 8 p.m. more