The “Iowa Skilled Workforce Act,” aimed at expanding facilities and resources for vocational training and apprenticeships garnered positive comments — and a few suggestions for changes — from the public and lawmakers Monday. more

Iowa private college officials say a key lawmaker is threatening funding to a state tuition grant program over their opposition to allowing community colleges to offer four-year degrees. more

Scott County Auditor Kerri Tompkins reminds voters of the upcoming Election Day on March 3 for Davenport, North Scott and Pleasant Valley Community School Districts, as well as filling a vacancy in the office of City Council for the City of Walcott. “To reduce taxpayer expenses, Vote Centers will be open which allows voters to cast their vote at any of the 14 sites throughout the county,” said Tompkins. more

Area legislators had much to say during a forum on Saturday, Feb. 21, at the Regional Innovation Center. more

Three candidates—Joe Quick, Joe Aubry, and Lynnette Tarchinski—have asked voters for their support in a cty council special election set for March 3. more

Scott County has pledged its support for a new emergency response team that would coordinate efforts across Quad Cities agencies and jurisdictions. more

A plan to install solar panels at Princeton’s water treatment plant, along 285th Avenue and Great River Road, returned to the council Thursday, Feb. 12. more

Walcott City Council approved purchases to outfit pickleball courts and a new squad truck at their regular meeting last Monday, Feb. 16. more

The Iowa Senate sent legislation to the governor’s desk Monday for the state’s per-pupil funding for Iowa K-12 schools for the 2026-2027 year. more

A bill that advanced from a House subcommittee Wednesday would create an event permit for farm-to-table meals, expand the permissible sales of raw milk and allow cottage foods to be sold in grocery stores. more

Scott County will not allow a power plant to site on land zoned for agricultural preservation, supervisors decided Thursday after months of public debate. more

The Eldridge City Council sprinted through a light agenda and set its maximum tax levy Monday. more

The North Scott Community School District invites community members, parents, and local business leaders to a public presentation regarding the Physical Plant and Equipment Levy (PPEL) on Wednesday, Feb. 18, at 6 p.m. The event will be held at the Regional Innovation Center (RIC) located at 2205 S 1st St., Eldridge, IA 52748. more

The Scott County Farm Bureau is hosting a Legislative Forum on Saturday, Feb. 21, at 10 a.m. at the Regional Innovation Center, located at 2205 S. 1st St., in Eldridge. Doors will open at 9:30 a.m. This event is open to the public, and everyone is welcome to attend. more

Long Grove City Council will discuss whether to take over a subdivision’s water detention area at a committee of the whole meeting on Tuesday of next week, Feb. 24. more

Iowa House lawmakers and lobbyists voiced their support for legislation making changes to career academies and the credit transfer agreement between state and community colleges. more

A bill advanced from an Iowa House subcommittee Thursday that would require a study on combining the state Department of Natural Resources and the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship. more

Walcott City Council expects expenditures to rise next year as they build a new well, refurbish their water tower, eye road improvements and plan an addition to the city sewer plant. more

The City of Eldridge has officially released the Request for Proposals (RFP) for the lease, management and operation of the Community Center. The RFP was formulated by city staff, with extensive input from the city council, and approved at the council’s Feb. 2 meeting. more

A new officer and a familiar face will soon serve part-time with the Walcott Police Department. more