Donahue residents expect to welcome their first pickleball court sometime this fall. more

After a decade at North Scott, agriculture teacher and FFA advisor Jacob Hunter is leaving to pursue a new opportunity. But this journey has taken him full circle. more

In accordance with state law, the North Scott School Board approved a policy that will create opportunities for eighth graders to participate in activities at the high school level. more

Eldridge is one of four Iowa Quad Cities municipalities that have joined together to study how public transit could change to best serve residents in the region. more

Eldridge city council member Adrian Blackwell joined Brian Dockery in opposing the second reading of two ordinances designed to establish a municipal fire department during a special city council meeting held Wednesday, Aug. 12. more

Long Grove will hire a new full-time public works assistant and two more as-needed public works employees, the city council decided last week. more

Several vehicle purchases led activity at the Scott County Board of Supervisors last week. more

The New Liberty Fire Department will host its 45th annual Steak Fry this Saturday. more

Tami Jewell-Labath is the new mayor of Dixon. more

NEWTON — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said in Iowa Monday schools discourage students from physical activity and are poisoning them with unhealthy food — issues he said federal and state policies are working to address with the reinstatement of the Presidential Physical Fitness Test. more

As August progresses and gardens across Iowa reach their peak, home gardeners face an important task: harvesting vegetables at the right stage of maturity. Proper timing not only improves flavor and texture, but also encourages many crops to keep producing. 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 Scott County Sheriff's report from the Aug. 19 NSP! more

View the Eldridge Police report from the Aug. 19 NSP! more

Eldridge City Council member Adrian Blackwell joined Brian Dockery in opposing the second reading of two ordinances designed to establish a municipal fire department during a special city council meeting held Wednesday, Aug. 12. more

At Eldridge’s Night Out event, held Aug. 4, Corporal Jacob Costas led a demonstration with Eldridge’s K9 officer, Marty. It was one of Marty’s final public appearances, as the K9 is set to be medically retired next month. more

On the outskirts of Eldridge, dozens of farmers and homeowners depend on the Eldridge Fire Department for emergency services. more

While the City of Eldridge still hopes to construct new municipal facilities, there will likely be no action on that front this year, as city officials essentially said they will go back to the drawing board with regards to planning. more

The Iowa 80 Truckstop has appealed the $28 million valuation of its property and buildings in the northeast corner of the I-80 and Plainview Road interchange. more

The D.A.R.E. program offered at Ed White Elementary School through the Eldridge Police Department achieved a rare honor recently. For the second year in a row, an Ed White sixth-grade student won first prize in the statewide D.A.R.E. essay contest. more