The Soil and Water Conservation District was founded on May 14, 1946, and has been dedicated to helping citizens and landowners protect and preserve land and water resources in Scott County. We are driven to work directly with landowners and agencies to: more

Scott SWCD is seeking out a Conservation Technician Intern for 480 hours between May 1 to Dec. 31, 2026, with flexibility to complete early, at a wage of $14/hr. Applicants must be either a high school junior or senior or enrolled in college with a major related to agriculture, conservation/natural resources, environmental sciences, engineering, construction trades, GIS, communications, public relations or urban planning. more

Scott County Soil & Water Conservation District is participating in the Conservation Districts of Iowa’s (CDI) Conservation Scholarships again in 2026! more

Iowa Learning Farms, in partnership with C-CHANGE: Grass2Gas, will host a virtual field day on Thursday, Feb. 12, at 1 p.m. CST. The event, which is available at no cost, will feature a live discussion with Carl Kurtz, a professional writer, teacher, naturalist and photographer with over 50 years of prairie establishment and management experience. more

Climate change poses a threat to various industries, not the least of which is the agricultural sector. Agricultural industry insiders recognize that the changing climate has been forcing farmers and agricultural organizations to adapt and adjust for decades, and that need to be flexible won’t change in the years to come. more

Soil degradation is an environmental concern that occurs when land becomes less fit for a specific purpose, like crop production. As the soil loses nutrients, namely phosphorous, nitrogen and potassium, crop yields can decline significantly, compounding the problem of food shortages resulting from a growing global population. more

The agricultural sector is built on plants and animal life, but the industry can still affect the environment in ways that contribute to the ill effects of climate change. According to data published in a 2022 report from McKinsey & Company, agriculture accounts for nearly one-quarter of global emissions, and was identified as the industry that contributes the most to exceeding planetary boundaries. Sustainable farming practices can help reduce that impact. more

Nominations are now open for the North Scott Hall of Excellence. more

The Republican Party faithful of eastern Iowa gathered Jan. 22 at the Regional Innovation Center in Eldridge to hear from a few of the men who are interested in being the next governor. more

View the Scott County Sheriff's report from the Jan. 28 NSP! more

View the Eldridge Police report from the Jan. 28 NSP! more

A North Scott student was suspended for the remainder of the school year on drug-related offenses. more

One of the major goals of the Regional Innovation Center will come to fruition in the next few months, with the opening of a student store. more

Central Iowa Power Cooperative (CIPCO) has filed for environmental review of a natural gas power plant proposed for rural Scott County before the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR). more

The city of Princeton will put major projects on hold as it develops a short-term plan to fix roads, sewers, and water lines in need of immediate repair. more

Scott County supervisors approved a fluorescent yellow design for new MEDIC EMS ambulances last week. more

A proposal from the Long Grove fire department to take over the city’s public works building met a cool reception at the city council meeting last Tuesday, Jan. 13. more

The Scott and Muscatine County Republicans are excited to announce two major opportunities for local voters to engage directly in the 2026 gubernatorial primary process: a Gubernatorial Candidate Forum on Jan. 22, and a first-ever countywide gubernatorial poll at the Feb. 2 Republican Caucus. more

Iowa lawmakers and community college leaders have found themselves on the same page about the potential benefits of offering baccalaureate degrees based on local needs, with legislation to make that potential a reality already filed. more

The North Scott School District will hold an election regarding the Physical Plant and Equipment Levy (PPEL) on March 3. more