At least 12 community drinking water supplies in Iowa are unacceptably contaminated with enduring chemicals linked to various health ailments, under new restrictions announced Wednesday by federal regulators.
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Jared Strong, Iowa Capital Dispatch
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4/17/24
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Warm soil temperatures and favorable weather have allowed farmers across Iowa to start planting corn and soybeans this week, according to several field agronomists.
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Jared Strong, Iowa Capital Dispatch
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4/17/24
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Princeton council members will reconsider assisting investors in the $44 million St. Joan of Arc Catholic school in Bettendorf, under construction and set to open in fall, 2025.
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Mark Ridolfi, NSP Managing Editor
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4/16/24
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Estonian defense minister Hanno Pevkur visited the Eldridge LMT Defense plant that manufactured 16,000 rifles he said are essential security for the nation on NATO’s front line.
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4/16/24
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Eldridge’s annual audit found seven material weaknesses and one instance of noncompliance for financial records from 2022-23, including periods after the dismissal of its convicted city clerk.
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Mark Ridolfi, NSP Managing Editor
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4/16/24
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The Scott County General Store needs a new home and supervisors are considering consolidating the treasurer’s office in downtown Davenport, or finding a new spot more accessible to residents.
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Mark Ridolfi, NSP Managing Editor
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4/16/24
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Lancer Productions is rolling out the red carpet and invites the North Scott community to “Be Our Guest” for a production of Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” this weekend and next in the North Scott Fine Arts Auditorium.
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Erin M. Gentz, NSP Editor
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4/16/24
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The National Weather Service at Davenport warns of approaching storms to hit Tuesday afternoon and evening for Scott, Clinton and Muscatine counties.
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4/16/24
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A $6,000 budget appropriation launched Long Grove’s new park board.
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Mark Ridolfi, NSP Managing Editor
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4/10/24
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Tom Monroe, chair of the Scott County Extension Council, has announced that Becky Bray, Scott County Extension Director, will retire at the end of June. Bray has served Scott County for 46 years and as director since 1995. Bray came to Scott County as 4-H staff in 1978.
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4/10/24
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Nahant Marsh Education Center invites people to learn about volunteer opportunities, 9-11 a.m., Saturday, April 13, at the center, 4220 Wapello Ave., Davenport.
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4/10/24
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With tax time and crazy winter/spring weather behind us, everyone can use a laugh, and the DeWitt Theater Company (DTC) is up to the challenge.
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4/10/24
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The Iowa Barn Foundation spring tour showcases 11 barns in southern Black Hawk and northern Tama counties, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, June 22 and 23.
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4/10/24
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North Scott Rotary’s “Pay It Forward” campaign rolled into Princeton on April 3, and this time, Virgil Grissom students had the opportunity to help animals.
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4/10/24
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North Scott superintendent Joe Stutting is the recipient of the Outstanding Superintendent Award, as part of the Outstanding Administrator Awards from the Iowa Bandmasters Association. The awards honor the expectational contributions of administrators who have demonstrated unwavering support for music education and the arts in their schools and communities.
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4/10/24
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Community Center February revenue totaled just over $4,800 in February, and board members learned the center anticipates more bookings.
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4/10/24
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The DeWitt Noon Lions present Southeast Asia by Land and Sea in 2023, with shows at 3 and 7 p.m., Tuesday, April 16, at the DeWitt Operahouse, 716 Sixth Ave., DeWitt.
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4/10/24
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Olathea Creek Winery in LeClaire is among 26 Iowa organizations awarded Choose Iowa grants to expand business and services.
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4/10/24
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American Legion Post 548 in Walcott is sending two young men to Boys State this year.
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4/10/24
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Look for three North Scott girls with Elite Athletics QC’s cheer teams competiting April 18-21 in Orlando.
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4/10/24
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