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The majority of U.S. states will soon have to pay 5% to 15% of federal nutrition assistance benefits in their state, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s release Wednesday of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program payment error rates.
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Cami Koons, Iowa Capital Dispatch
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6/30/26
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An employee was killed in a workplace accident at Riverstone Quarry in New Liberty Friday morning.
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6/26/26
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How many times are young children asked: Where does your food come from?
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Noah Glasgow, NSP Staff Writer
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6/23/26
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Mother knows best? Well, maybe not always.
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Erin M. Gentz, NSP Editor
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6/23/26
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For about a decade, Wilton FFA member Allysa Valet has enjoyed being around horses, taking care of them and making sure they are able to live their best, happiest lives.
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Andrea Grubaugh, Reporter
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6/23/26
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Damaging storms, one of which reached derecho status, spread across Iowa over the past week, but the state’s crop conditions remain stable, according to a U.S. Department of Agriculture report.
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Cami Koons, Iowa Capital Dispatch
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6/23/26
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The theme of this year’s Muscatine County Fair, scheduled from July 15-19, is “Freedom, Farming and Family Fun.” Wednesday and Thursday are Kids’ Days and Friday is Seniors Day.
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6/23/26
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The Cedar County Fair runs from July 8-12, with pre-fair activities scheduled July 5-7.
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6/23/26
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The Great Mississippi Valley Fair returns for its 106th year Aug. 4-9.
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6/23/26
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Princeton will sell Boll’s Community Center.
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Noah Glasgow, NSP Staff Writer
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6/23/26
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Representatives from Iowa American Water gave another presentation to the Eldridge Utility Board on Tuesday, June 16. However, board members and city officials still have many concerns to be addressed before any final decisions will be made on what to do with the city’s water and sewer utility.
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Erin M. Gentz, NSP Editor
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6/23/26
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Six candidates will now compete for three open seats on the Scott County Board of Supervisors after Democrats added a pair names to the race last week.
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Noah Glasgow, NSP Staff Writer
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6/23/26
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The city of Eldridge is pursuing several park improvement projects this summer, including shelter replacements and habitat restoration.
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Olivia Donahue, NSP Intern
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6/23/26
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Supervisors approved a new fee schedule for the county ambulance service last week, but Director Paul Andorf said that only patients who are uninsured or under certain private insurers will face the increased charges.
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Noah Glasgow, NSP Staff Writer
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6/23/26
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By late afternoon Monday, March 17 of last year, McCausland Mayor Bill Gillespie knew that $55,000 had been stolen from the city, and he knew that clerk Sheila Bosworth was the thief.
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Noah Glasgow, NSP Staff Writer
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6/23/26
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In her second about-face of the election season, Scott County Recorder Rita Vargas announced Thursday that she would not seek reelection to the office in November.
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Noah Glasgow, NSP Staff Writer
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6/23/26
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The North Scott School Board breezed through a light agenda in about a half hour during its June 15 meeting.
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Erin M. Gentz, NSP Editor
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6/23/26
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Deputy sheriffs will soon be on the road in eight new vehicles—including two hybrids—after county supervisors approved a round of vehicle purchases last week.
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Noah Glasgow, NSP Staff Writer
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6/23/26
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Eldridge police officer Erik Johnson has been awarded a Livesaving Award, in recognition of exceptional service and heroic response.
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6/23/26
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The Eldridge Police Department, working in partnership with the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Child Exploitation Task Force based in Kansas City, Mo., assisted with the arrest of a 46-year-old Missouri resident. This followed an undercover investigation into online child exploitation.
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6/23/26
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