The grand marshal of this year’s Labor Day parade in McCausland is Lloyd Claussen. Or, as his neighbors call him, Mr. McCausland. more

Not many people get to say they’re living out their dreams. Aaron Fullan is one of the lucky ones. more

The Scott County Board of Supervisors handled a light agenda last week, with only one major item regarding a proposed TIF district in Bettendorf. more

Eldridge’s Tasty Café played host to America’s Best Restaurants, a national media and marketing company, on Monday morning. During the on-site visit, they filmed an appearance for the ABR Roadshow. more

The North Scott Press Football Contest kicks off this week, and you’re invited to join the fun! more

Not all insects are bad.  Some are useful and critical to success in our gardens.  Learn to ID the most common found in the yard.  more

At the monthly meeting Aug. 10, American Legion Post 639 installed Elmer Jackson as the new commander. more

Scott County Auditor Kerri Tompkins announced that Tuesday, Aug. 25, is the first day for voters to submit requests for absentee ballots by mail for the Nov. 3 General Election. You must request an absentee ballot to receive a ballot via the mail. Ballots will begin to be mailed on Oct. 14. more

Home gardeners across Iowa are reporting a wide range of tomato issues this summer. While many gardeners first suspect disease, several of the most common problems are physiological disorders triggered by fluctuating weather, uneven moisture and environmental stress. more

Family caregiving is a growing responsibility for many Americans. Nearly 39% of U.S. adults provide care for a family member or friend with a chronic health condition. While caregiving can be rewarding, it often brings challenges that may affect caregivers' physical health, emotional well-being and overall life satisfaction. more

IOWA CITY — U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks spoke Monday with cancer survivors and researchers and signed the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network’s promise to support the network’s priorities to end cancer. more

A University of Iowa researcher is helping to unearth the geological secrets of Earth’s planetary neighbor, with recent findings of a necessary mineral to create certain precious gemstones and future study into the largest canyon in the solar system identified so far. more

Less than 10% of Iowa corn acres have reached the mature stage as of the latest crop progress and condition report, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture anticipates some reports of  harvested acres to appear in the next weekly report. more

Two national Democratic lawmakers endorsed Josh Turek for U.S. Senate on Saturday and called for term limits for U.S. Supreme Court justices and lawmakers. more

Farmers who purchased and had to repair John Deere large agricultural equipment during a certain time frame may be eligible for a payment as part of an antitrust class-action settlement. more

Nonprofit, government and education professionals who have a project idea and are ready to begin developing a grant proposal can receive hands-on feedback during two free Grant Proposal Boot Camps offered this fall in Fayette and Cherokee. more

WILMINGTON, Ohio — From her recliner in her tidy townhouse, Donna Logan offers advice to the first baby boomers to hit the big ‘8-0’ this year: Life can be good, especially with someone like Helen Aponte helping with laundry and housekeeping and the drive to the doctor’s office. more

View the Scott County Sheriff's report from the Sept. 2 NSP! more

Farmers, ag retailers, crop advisors and conservation professionals can explore current Iowa State University research on cropping systems, nitrate loss, cover crops and a potential alternative biomass crop — miscanthus — at the upcoming Fall Field Day at the Southeast Research and Demonstration Farm on Sept. 10 from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. The event is hosted by ISU Extension and Outreach, ISU Research Farms and the Southeast Iowa Agricultural Research Association. more

View the Eldridge Police report from the Sept. 2 NSP! more