After the excitement of the holiday season, many people find themselves facing extra expenses or lingering debt. However, a new year brings new opportunities to take charge of your financial future. Beginning Jan. 22, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will host “Money Smart: Prioritizing Bills, Credit and Debt,” a free, three-part virtual series that provides practical tools to help you regain control, reduce stress and set yourself up for success in the year ahead. more

Laura Lee Smith of Eldridge was inducted into the Special Olympics Iowa Hall of Fame last month as one of 12 honorees in the 2025 class. more

With the 2026 legislative session set to start in a week, Iowa House Democrats introduced their plan Monday to tackle one of the biggest issues heading into the year — how to lower Iowans’ property taxes. more

As Iowa lawmakers prepare to come together once again for the legislative session, beginning in January, those involved in higher education have turned their eyes to the academic offerings of community colleges and public universities, building on conversations that began last year. more

Iowa’s rural health care improvement plan, “Healthy Hometowns,” was awarded $209 million Dec. 29 as part of a federal funding program under the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. more

County employees gathered at the Supervisor’s Committee of the Whole meeting Tuesday, Dec. 16 for an end-of-year PRIDE celebration, honoring longtime employees and recent achievements. more

The Scott County Library Eldridge branch is excited to kick off the new year with a dynamic lineup of adult programs designed to educate, inspire, and engage the community. From wellness experiences to immersive history and a rare look inside the Secret Service, these events offer something for everyone. All programs are free and open to the public. more

Research led by a University of Iowa student is opening new doors to potential uterine cancer treatments that could allow patients to regain their health while retaining their ability to have children, the university reported. more

Specialists with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach are once again teaming up with ISU Agriculture and Biosystems Engineering specialists to bring planter equipment expertise to farms across the state Feb. 2–6 with Planter University. more

River Action invites families, educators, and young naturalists to stop by its interactive booth during Bald Eagle Days 2026, taking place Friday, Jan. 9, through Sunday, Jan. 11. The River Action booth will feature engaging, hands-on activities designed to spark curiosity about conservation, water stewardship, and the natural world. more

Iowa lawmakers are heading into the 2026 legislative session with several new leaders — but many of the issues expected to take top priority are subjects left unresolved in 2025, namely eminent domain and property taxes. more

First Central State Bank recently presented a $30,000 donation to the North Scott Rotary Club in support of the Venue at Sheridan Meadows project. First Central’s Tom Messer was on hand to deliver the donation.  more

The New Year's Eve countdown is on, with people eagerly awaiting the opportunity to say goodbye to this year and welcome the possibilities of the year ahead. The month of January's name was derived from the Roman god Janus, who was the god of beginnings, endings, doorways, and transitions. Symbolized by his two faces looking in opposite directions, Janus presided over many transitions. more

View the Scott County Sheriff's report from the Dec. 31 NSP! more

For the 16th year in a row, North Scott baseball's annual Wiffle Ball fundraiser tournament was a hit. more

View the Eldridge Police report from the Dec. 31 NSP! more

The arrival of a new year is a time of celebration for people across the globe. It's customary to mark the occasion with fireworks, countdowns and champagne. For those who indulge a little too much on New Year's Eve or stay up well past midnight, January 1 may be a day to recuperate. But spending New Year's Day with Mother Nature is a great way to enjoy the first few hours of a new year. more

The holiday season is steeped in tradition. Many of those traditions are rooted in celebrants' faith, but one of the last customs people embrace each year is largely secular. more

2025: A look back more

County streams and ponds continued to see worsening water quality this year, Partners of Scott County Watersheds reported last month. more