Eldridge’s K9 officer has officially been on patrol for a year, and the department said they hope he’s acting as an effective crime deterrent. more

While Eldridge City Council members say they’re still committed to moving forward on an agreement with the fire department, they also say they want to avoid sending mixed signals regarding its progress. more

The Eldridge Summer Festival Committee is excited to announce Max Birtell as the Grand Marshal of the 2025 Eldridge Summer Festival parade, set to wind through the streets of Eldridge on July 12 at 11 a.m. more

The Quad City Builders and Remodelers Association will hold a dinner featuring a presentation by Dr. Robert Dietz, chief economist for the National Association of Home Builders. The event will be held Thursday, June 26, starting at 5:45 p.m. at the Isle Casino and Hotel, 1777 Parkway Ave., Bettendorf. more

The Eldridge-North Scott Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the 2025 Free Summer Concert Series lineup. These free concerts are made possible by the generosity of our title sponsor, Central Broadband, and our individual sponsors: Amhof Trucking, D&D Wrecker, The North Scott Press, and the Eldridge Lions Club. We will have numerous food and beverage vendors on hand at each concert, including Flavor Train, Cabo’s Cantina & Grill, Cindy’s Tropical Shaved Ice, and Big D’s Lil Donuts. more

MEDIC EMS of Scott County has received the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline® EMS Gold Plus achievement award for its commitment to offering rapid, research-based care to people experiencing the most severe forms of heart attacks and strokes, ultimately saving lives. more

The city of Eldridge will replace a culvert near South 1st Street and East Blackhawk Trail, but council members balked at a request to help pay for upsizing drainage tile in a field on the northeast corner. more

The Eldridge Police Department is reminding youth to be careful when riding their scooters and bikes around town this summer. more

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Friday released its renewable fuel standards draft rule which, if finalized, would set record high levels of biofuels to be blended into U.S. transportation fuels. more

Gov. Kim Reynolds’ “healthier and cheaper” alternative to federal summer food assistance programs is again facing criticism that it is less convenient and covers fewer food-insecure Iowans than the national program and offers families fewer choices than initially promised. more

The Iowa Academy of Family Physicians (IAFP) is now accepting nominations for its prestigious 2025 Family Physician of the Year Award. This annual award honors a family physician who exemplifies excellence in patient care, community service, and dedication to the specialty of Family Medicine. more

View the Scott County Sheriff's report from the June 18 NSP! more

View the Eldridge Police report from the June 18 NSP! more

The North Scott FFA gave a presentation to the school board at its May 27 meeting, highlighting honors the chapter received in the spring. more

Scott County employees will soon have additional resources to help with support during trying times as the county plans to have a new provider for its Employee Assistance Program, effective July 1. more

Like most volunteer fire departments, the Maysville Fire Department needs to fundraise to help with equipment and maintenance. But without the manpower to host a large event like a steak fry, last year the department struck upon the idea of hosting a block party for the community. more

As the weather improves and Scott County residents look forward to water crafting activities, North Scott Junior High teacher Courtney Wiedenmann’s students spent a day last month at the Regional Innovation Center learning about water safety from conservation officer Brooks Vanderbeek of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. more

The City of Eldridge hopes to have a parking lane installed in front of Ed White Elementary School by the time the school year begins at the end of August. more

The Eldridge-North Scott Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the 2025 Free Summer Concert Series lineup. These free concerts are made possible by the generosity of our title sponsor, Central Broadband, and our individual sponsors: Amhof Trucking, D&D Wrecker, The North Scott Press, and the Eldridge Lions Club. We will have numerous food and beverage vendors on hand at each concert, including Flavor Train, Cabo’s Cantina & Grill, Cindy’s Tropical Shaved Ice, and Big D’s Lil Donuts. more

The Eldridge Utility Board is attempting to clarify whether an agreement was made between the city and Grunwald Land Development to cover the upcharge from an eight-inch watermain to 12-inch. more