Phil Wiese has officially announced his candidacy for Iowa House District 82, which encompasses parts of Scott, Muscatine, and all of Cedar Counties. With a campaign focused on addressing the real … more

Corson Excavating agreed to pay an Iowa Department of Natural Resources fine of $1,500 dollars for sedimentation that ended up in Spencer Creek. more

Hunters will notice a few regulation changes for the upcoming 2024-2025 hunting seasons, according to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. These changes could impact deer hunters, waterfowl … more

By Tim Evans AN Reporter As a teacher for 29 years, Leslie Callison never imagined she’d be instructing fourth grade students on how to fly drones. The Durant Elementary School … more

Hoping to be able to provide two more scholarships to Wilton and Durant high school seniors, plans for the fifth annual Mike Hoekstra Memorial Car Show are taking shape for the streets of Bennett on … more

View the Scott County Sheriff's report from the June 26 NSP! more

View the Eldridge Police report from the June 26 NSP! more

Luciana Maxwell of Park View and Lauren Schroeder of Dixon received Governor’s Volunteer Awards from Governor Kim Reynolds and Lt. Governor Adam Gregg during a special recognition ceremony held Tuesday, June 25, in Ankeny. more

The June 16 Strawberry Stampede drew 341 participants to Long Grove. Here are the finishers. more

Along the dusty roads of Wheatland, without any clouds to dull, the sun burned the backs of the market cows. But in preparation for the fair, four heifers for breeding and showing relaxed in an air-conditioned box. more

Every day begins when the sun barely announces itself at the edge of the plains. Fifteen year old Andy Klindt is feeding the livestock. He scoops the different feed to alleviate whatever deficiency the two cows and three sheep have and tosses it into their troughs. The animals relax in their pens in the barn basement with fans blowing into their faces. more

Trying to spice up life at Floral Hall, Menzea Nielsen is challenging the youth and adults of Cedar County and neighboring communities to participate in any of five new events this year at the Cedar County Fair in Tipton. more

The Cedar County Fair runs from Wednesday, July 10 – Sunday, July 14, at the county fairgrounds, located at 1195 210th Street, Tipton. On opening day of the fair, veterans and active-duty military personnel will receive free admission with valid ID. Friday will be daycare free gate from 9 a.m. – noon, and senior centers free gate from noon-3 p.m. Sunday is Family Day Free Gate, sponsored by the Cedar County Farm Bureau. more

The Muscatine County Fair will be held from July 17-21, and this year’s theme is “Time Marches On.” more

The Mississippi Valley Fair will be held from July 30 – Aug. 4. more

Passionate about her collection, Virginia Kelly says she has at least 725 stories to tell. more

Modern semi-trucks shining in the summer sun fill the Iowa 80 World’s Largest Truckstop near Walcott. But step into the I-80 Trucking Museum and experience the wooden panels of the Eldridge 1903. more

Today’s mission? Eradicate autumn olive trees overrunning restored prairie and wetland in Scott County. more

Eldridge police hosted active shooter training at North Scott High School Tuesday morning. more

Eldridge utility board members fired former utility manager Jacob Rowe, and adopted the city-wide employee handbook that the prior utility board was preparing to challenge in court. more