The Greater Muscatine Chamber of Commerce & Industry, along with downtown businesses, will host the 14th Annual Girls Getaway event on Saturday, April 6.  The day begins with brunch, a style show, and door prizes at The Merrill Hotel from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m.  Attendees will receive a swag bag, which includes special deals and activities at the participating Downtown Muscatine businesses happening that day.  Please check www.muscatine.com/events and the Downtown Muscatine Facebook page for updates and a complete list of participating businesses. more

The Autism Society of the Quad Cities hosts a trivia night, Saturday, March 9, at the Esperanza Center, 335 Fifth Ave., Moline. more

A project led by Iowa State University researchers will receive funds from the U.S. Department of Energy to help the city of Montezuma set up the state’s first electricity microgrid, which will reduce electricity costs in the community. more

The Port City Coin Club of Muscatine will hold its annual coin show on March 17 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at THE RENDEZVOUS, 3127 Lucas St. in Muscatine. Coins, currency, bullion and collector supplies will be available.  Admission is free and open to the public. Free hourly prizes and gifts for kids as well as an 1881 $5 U.S. gold coin raffle are part of the show.  more

View the Scott County Sheriff's report from the March 6 NSP! more

View the Eldridge Police report from the March 6 NSP! more

A joint meeting of three elected members of the Eldridge city council and two appointed utility board members disclosed reasons behind a simmering conflict that led to the threat of a lawsuit from the utility board. more

Friends and family filled Ray's Pub in Donahue Sunday to help the Harvey family. Their first-grader, Hugh is undergoing chemotherapy for high-risk neuroblastoma cancer diagnosed in December. more

Eldridge utility board members say they are prepared to sue the city and council to keep longtime utility board chairman Brock Kroeger. more

Eldridge council members agreed Monday to contract with a new liability insurance provider after the city’s longstanding insurer declined to renew coverage due to concerns over the city’s claim history. more

A portion of the $44 million St. Joan of Arc Catholic school under construction in Bettendorf will be financed tax free under an agreement approved March 1 by Scott County supervisors. more

Independent testing of Eldridge Well #2 shows negligible levels of 25 distinct perflourinated compounds. more

The Army National Guard alerted Mount Joy area property owners this month of Per- and Polyfluorinated Substances (PFAS) industrial chemicals detected at high levels in groundwater around the Davenport Army Aviation Support facility. more

Riverstone Group filed suit against Scott County to reverse supervisors’ zoning decision against an asphalt/concrete recycling plant in Mount Joy. more

Eldridge electric customers can expect flat rates, and lower power rate adjustments in the next fiscal year. more

North Scott residents have the chance to have fun and win prizes by visiting some of their favorite local businesses. more

North Scott High School juniors Cadence Strom, Courtney Nelson and Kyla Stone were among Powerhouse Senior Elite group from Above the Barre Dance Academy, earning national championships in hip hop and pom competition in Orlando, Fla. more

New Princeton police chief Freddy Almanza is patrolling in a new Ford pickup truck, bought by the city council. more

The annual Antique Spectacular Vintage Market is returning to the QCCA Expo Center in Rock Island for its 30th year. The event will take place from March 1-3, featuring a sold-out lineup of vendors showcasing a wide variety of antiques and vintage items. more

Scott County Auditor Kerri Tompkins is running again to continue serving the position she was appointed to fill a vacancy in June 2021, and won election in November of 2022. more