After exploring the Heights, Countryside Community Theatre is now preparing to plumb the depths, with a production of Disney’s “The Little Mermaid.” more

The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship anticipates a record calendar year for progress toward the construction of Department-sponsored water quality wetlands within Iowa. more

In celebration of the 30th anniversary of the Global Youth Institute, the World Food Prize Foundation has launched an Alumni Survey, inviting past participants of various programs to share their experiences in furthering the Foundation’s mission of increasing the quality, quantity and availability of food for all. more

State, federal and local agencies, in conjunction with farming industry groups, will host a one-day Agriculture Recovery Center in Cedar County, noon to 8 p.m., Thursday, July 25 to help Iowans recover from spring tornado and storm damage. more

Elevate your knowledge of the pork industry with the most current knowledge on emerging industry topics at the 2024 Iowa Swine Day. Organized and provided by the Iowa Pork Industry Center at Iowa State University, this event brings together renowned speakers from the U.S. and around the world to address the developing challenges that the swine industry is facing. This year's event is set for July 25 at the Iowa State Center in Ames. more

A $5,475 grant from the Community Foundation of Cedar County brought new books, supplies and materials to the Bennett Library. more

The community is invited to attend a concert by singer, songwriter and storyteller Daryl Mosley on at 6 p.m. on Saturday, July 20, at Eldridge United Methodist Church. more

Dress up or come as you are to a New Year’s Eve in July FUNdraiser gala, July 27 at the Blue Grass Community Center, 232 E. Orphed St., Blue Grass. more

Join your fellow North Scott alumni for the second multi-class gathering of alumni from the 1970s on Saturday, Aug. 24, downstairs at the Rustic Ridge Golf Course facility. more

View the Scott County Sheriff's report from the July 17 NSP! more

View the Eldridge Police report from the July 17 NSP! more

A Davenport nursing home that is on a federal list of the worst care facilities in the nation could be facing fines of $40,000 or more due to numerous recent violations. more

A $16.4 million grant from the Federal Transit Administration will allow the University of Iowa to phase out a portion of its bus fleet with electric vehicles and update its facilities, putting the university in a better position to meet its sustainability goals and welcome new technological advances. more

Race results and times were provided to The NSP by Stack Sports, official race timer. more

Walcott Day always promises fun for all ages, and what could be more fun than a Family Game Night? more

At the muffled thunder of the planes from the air show, Rufus, the German Shepard mix, began to howl. “They can’t tell us what’s wrong,” said new veterinarian Allison Jewell, “I think it makes it more challenging to think how they do.” more

Iowa GOP Chair Jeff Kaufmann kicked off the process of nominating former President Donald Trump as the official 2024 Republican presidential candidate. Later, Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird presided over the nomination of U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance as Trump’s running mate. more

The Eldridge-North Scott Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the second of third in the Free Summer Concert Series. The July concert will be on July 17 from 6-9 p.m. at Sheridan Meadows, featuring Quad Cities favorite Crooked Cactus. more

The 52nd annual installation of officers and awards night was held by the Walcott Lions Club Tuesday, June 25, at the I-80 Truckstop, where Renee Curler not only gave up her gavel as president but was named the club’s Lion of the Year. more

Matt Costello celebrates his 80th birthday with a surprise yard display outside his Eldridge home, then a wing-ding that filled Ray's Pub in Donahue. more