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Sheriff Tim Lane will seek his third term as Scott County sheriff, leading a department he joined 35 years ago.
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2/7/24
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Scott County Democrats host a trivia night fundraiser benefiting the Kirschbaum-Fitzsimmons Scholarship Fund, 6:30-9:30, p.m., Saturday, Feb. 24, at American Legion 702 W. 35th St., Davenport.
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2/7/24
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The Diva Dance Co. and Dream Dance Co. from Tina’s Dance Studio, Tumbling & Gymnastics Center in Eldridge, recently attended the Hollywood Vibe Dance Convention and Competition in Des Moines.
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2/7/24
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Scott County supervisors prepared for this year’s elections by buying $416,000 in new pollbooks, bumping pay for many poll workers, and changing to lump-sum or bundled payments that cover a minimum guaranteed hours.
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Mark Ridolfi, NSP Managing Editor
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2/7/24
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Scott County chief deputy Bryce Schmidt wrapped up 30 years of law enforcement service with a retirement party, Jan. 26 at the Scott County board room.
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2/7/24
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View the Scott County Sheriff's report from the Feb. 7 NSP!
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2/7/24
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View the Eldridge Police report from the Feb. 7 NSP!
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2/7/24
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Many of the opponents of Gov. Kim Reynolds’ proposal to modify the states’ Area Education Agencies asked Wednesday in subcommittee meetings for more time to study the problems raised by some school districts and a consultant hired by the governor’s office.
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Robin Opsahl & Kathie Obradovich, Iowa Capital Dispatch
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2/7/24
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Bill Northey, who was Iowa’s top agriculture official for more than a decade and a leader at the U.S. Department of Agriculture, died at the age of 64.
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Iowa Capital Dispatch
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2/7/24
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Members of an Iowa House panel did not advance a bill Wednesday that would remove “gender identity” as a protected class under the Iowa Civil Rights Act and classify “gender dysphoria” as a disability.
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Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch
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2/7/24
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Annual ethanol production in Iowa reached a new peak last year of 4.6 billion gallons, according to data compiled by the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association.
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Jared Strong, Iowa Capital Dispatch
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2/7/24
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Republican senators moved forward with this year’s State Supplemental Aid bill providing funding for Iowa’s K-12 schools — without specifying how much money they will provide.
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Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch
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2/7/24
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Eldridge/North Scott Chamber of Commerce members and fans filled the Community Center Feb. 1 to celebrate growth in the community, growth of the chamber, and the members who are making it happen.
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2/6/24
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The sweetest day on the North Scott athletic calendar arrives this Friday, with the 47th annual North Scott Athletic Boosters Cake Auction.
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Erin M. Gentz, NSP Editor
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2/6/24
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Scott County supervisors shut down Riverstone Group’s plan for a concrete and asphalt recycling plant in Mount Joy, saying it is a poor fit for the growing business and residential area between Davenport and Eldridge.
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Mark Ridolfi, NSP Managing Editor
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2/6/24
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Eldridge deputy police chief Andrew Lellig bested five other applicants to win the top job, congratulations and thanks from Eldridge council members, Monday.
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Mark Ridolfi, NSP Managing Editor
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2/6/24
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Property acquisition? Parks improvements? New equipment?
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Mark Ridolfi, NSP Managing Editor
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1/31/24
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Scott County supervisors plan to let Community Health Care operate a homeless medical clinic in part of a little-used county building in central Davenport.
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1/31/24
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Veteran Scott County sheriff’s Lt. Thomas Gibbs is running again for sheriff, this time as a Democrat.
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1/31/24
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The Eldridge Police Department received $7,874.00 through the Regional Development Authority Grant to purchase six ballistic vests, 12 ballistic plates for the vests, two shields, a ram tool, and a Halligan tool.
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1/31/24
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