Spending season is underway at Scott County. more

Walcott Mayor Jake Puck hopes to keep residential development at the top of the city council’s list of priorities. more

Neil Armstrong's annual Eagle Marathon was a somewhat chilly affair last Friday — principal Tim Green said it was certainly the coldest in recent memory. more

As has become tradition, North Scott's seniors fanned out across the district Friday, returning to their elementary schools. The elementary students line the halls to congratulate the seniors, dressed in their caps and gowns. At Neil Armstrong, seniors commented they barely recognized the school, which has undergone expansion over the last few years. more

North Scott students once again displayed their talents at the Iowa High School Music Association Small Group and Ensemble Contest, held April 18 at Pleasant Valley High School. Forty-five students performed for the judges. more

An Iowa State University professor is leading the charge to better detail the changes to brain health women see as they go through the different stages of menopause. more

Donahue American Legion Post 532 Auxiliary has awarded two merit awards to graduating seniors in the amount of $250 each. more

Farmers navigating the business side of their operations can access a new resource from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. The Beginning Farmer Center at Iowa State has created “County Roads,” a new podcast series offering a practical, expert-backed look at the everyday challenges farmers face. more

The June Beef on Dairy Dialogue webinar series will continue at noon CDT on Tuesday, June 16, featuring Kendall Swanson, professor of beef production systems in the Department of Animal Sciences at North Dakota State University. Swanson will present on “Energetics of Changes in Liver Size and Health in Calves,” offering cattle producers an in-depth look at key physiological factors that affect calf performance and feed efficiency. more

View the Scott County Sheriff's report from the May 27 NSP! more

View the Eldridge Police report from the May 27 NSP! more

Research crystalized at the University of Iowa has created a way to capture water from the atmosphere that, if found to be scalable and confirmed as safe, could help solve problems of water scarcity in the future. more

As the North Scott Class of 2026 takes the stage to receive their diplomas on May 24, they will be led by 39 students who have been named Summa Cum Laude, having excelled academically during their four years of high school. Summa Cum Laude designation is given to students who have achieved a cumulative GPA of 3.9 or higher during their high school careers. Graduation speakers will be Charlotte Madden, Marlayna Cockshoot, Behren Radech and Nate Kramer. more

As Eldridge works to market itself as a prime location for industry, city officials have recognized the need for additional infrastructure. To that end, for the last nine months, city staff have been meeting with representatives from Iowa American Water to discuss ways the two entities might partner on projects, including additional lift stations on the south side of town, as well as improvements to the wastewater treatment plant, and a possible additional well. more

Water rates are set to jump in Long Grove as the city prepares to spend nearly $4 million on utility improvements, including a new water treatment plant. more

As Memorial Day approaches and brings with it the unofficial start to summer, at least one tradition will be delayed. more

The North Scott student-built home program celebrated the end of a successful build Friday, May 15. more

Absentee voting for the June 2 primary began Wednesday, May 13, and is open until Monday, June 1. more

A statewide study on the creation of regional fire departments—led by several Scott County officials—appears unlikely to recommend forced consolidation. more

The public is invited to attend one of the oldest continuous observances of Memorial Day West of the Mississippi River, at the 107th Annual Memorial Day Service at Historic Summit Church, on Utica Ridge Road, 21980 210th Ave., Davenport.  more