Blue Grass American Legion participated in both the Blue Grass and Buffalo Elementary Schools’ 5th Grade Award Celebration/Ceremonies on May 29, presenting the American Legion’s Fifth Grade Flag Essay Contest awards and certificates to all the participants. The 5th Grade Flag Essay Contest consists of a one-page, double spaced, no more than 300 words, 12 pitch-type written, original effort of the student titled, “WHAT THE FLAG MEANS TO ME.” The essays are judged on four topics: Originality, Logic, Facts/Comprehension and Grammar /Spelling. more

On July 7, the blood was flowing in McCausland. Thirty-six donors showed up to donate, and 43 pints were collected. more

July ended with hot temperatures and record high dew point temperatures, according to a weekly weather report from the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship. more

View the Scott County Sheriff's report from the Aug. 5 NSP! more

View the Eldridge Police report from the Aug. 5 NSP! more

All 20 members of the Eldridge Volunteer Fire Company will resign effective Oct. 1, it was announced at Monday’s city council meeting. more

Judging any competition is never easy. But this year, the judges for the Mississippi Valley Fair Queen contest said they had an incredibly difficult time choosing from the six contestants. more

Step right up to the Mississippi Valley Fair, which returns to the Davenport fairgrounds next week, Aug. 4–9. more

For families looking to keep busy this summer without stretching the budget, the library offers more than a place to pick up a book. more

North Scott’s new director of business affairs is hitting the ground running. more

What do you get when you cross a backyard picnic with community fun? National Night Out, of course. more

Long lines at traffic signals have attracted the attention of members of the Eldridge City Council. more

Eldridge City Council voted to commit nearly $11,000 to maintain bus service to and from the city, after the Iowa Department of Transportation said local routes did not qualify for rural transport funds. more

The Iowa Department of Education, Bureau of Nutrition and Health Services, has finalized its policy for free and reduced price meals for students unable to pay the full price of meals served under the National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, Special Milk Program and the Afterschool Care Snack Program. more

Walcott city limits may expand by more than 300 acres if the city accepts a bit for voluntary annexation from a local landowner. more

The Mississippi Valley YMCA broke ground on its LeClaire facility on Eagle Ridge Road last year. Construction is underway.  more

View the Scott County Sheriff's report from the July 29 NSP! more

View the Eldridge Police report from the July 29 NSP! more

After more than a year of discussion, a decision regarding the Eldridge Fire Department has been made. more

Princeton will use funds from a state grant to tear down the Presbyterian Church building and sell the lots for private development, the council decided Thursday, July 17. more