The North Scott Hall of Excellence returns this year and welcomes three new members. more

There are big changes on the horizon for the Eldridge-North Scott Chamber of Commerce, as executive director Tabbitha Kramer and member engagement coordinator Heather Khoury both announced Friday they’ll be leaving to pursue other endeavors. more

Longtime Walcott football coach and athletic director Dennis Johns died last Tuesday, just two weeks after the Davenport school district announced Walcott K–8 football field would be renamed in his honor. more

Scott County Republicans nearly ousted Chair Chuck Brockmann and Vice Chair Steve Stoltenberg in a pair of votes called last week. more

The Eldridge Police Department welcomed its newest officer during a swearing-in ceremony at Monday’s city council meeting. more

The Eldridge City Council plans to move forward with the sale of the Eldridge Community Center. more

At a recent meeting of the Scott County Emergency Management Agency, Eldridge mayor Scott Campbell and other area mayors learned that many residents have recently become more “vocal” about their frustrations regarding weather sirens. more

Princeton severed its well on Lost Grove Road from the municipal drinking water supply in September 2024, when nitrate concentrations first breached 10 mg/L. more

An administrative decision allowing a construction of a solar farm to proceed in Cerro Gordo County has opponents of a rural Scott County power plant on high alert. more

The Walcott Fire Department’s annual steak fry returns Saturday, May 16. more

The Buffalo Food Pantry received donations from all members and guests at the Tuesday, April 14, 2026, Scott County Democrats Central Committee meeting. more

Summer lunch is in the bag! more

The Scott County Library System Scott County Library System – Eldridge Branch will host several special adult presentations this summer as part of its Summer at the Library program. No registration is required, and each program will last approximately one hour. more

Come out and meet your Long Grove firefighters this Saturday at the department’s annual spaghetti dinner. more

You’re invited to participate in the North Scott Chamber of Commerce’s Annual North Scott Chamber Golf Outing.  This flighted tournament welcomes golfers of all skill levels and will take place at Glynns Creek Golf Course in Scott County Park, Long Grove, on Friday, June 5. more

The Food Innovation and Business Hub with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will host a new webinar, “Know Your Costs, Keep Your Profit,” on May 28 from 11:00 am to noon. more

Young learners gathered at Neil Armstrong Wednesday to sample the range of career programs that await them at North Scott schools. more

Farm managers, rural appraisers, real estate brokers and others interested in the Iowa land market can expect timely updates at this year’s Soil Management and Land Valuation Conference on May 20 in Ames. more

The American Legion Auxiliary sends girls that have completed their junior year in high school to Girls State each year.  Girls State is an inspirational, educational, fun, and life-changing experience for young women.  The program's objective is to develop leadership skills, confidence, and action-based understanding of the governmental process.  The American Legion Auxiliary believes that educating youth about the basic ideals and principles of government will help ensure our democracy’s survival.  This year the Walcott American Legion Auxiliary is proud to be sending three very strong young women. more

North Scott seniors Johnny Grimm and Ryan Squires were recognized by Gov. Kim Reynolds and Lt. Gov. Chris Cournoyer for outstanding academic achievement during the 24th annual Governor’s Scholar Recognition Program, which was held April 26 at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines. more