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The last time Chris Cournoyer visited the Regional Innovation Center was over the summer. Then, she was still a state senator and the building was under construction.
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4/8/25
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While traffic problems on South Fifth Street have been ongoing for many years, Eldridge city officials hope the issue may soon be eased thanks to suggestions from the city engineer.
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Erin M. Gentz, NSP Editor
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4/8/25
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Scott County business woman Beth Tinsman of Twin State Technical Services joined Iowa’s 16-member Department on Government Efficiency six-month review of Iowa state government.
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4/8/25
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Q: What are “universal injunctions?”
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4/8/25
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In light of President Donald Trump’s tariffs, U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley introduced legislation last week requiring more congressional oversight of such decisions.
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Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch
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4/8/25
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Iowa K-12 public schools would receive a 2% increase in state per-pupil funding next year under legislation the Iowa Senate approved Monday on 32-15 vote.
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Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch
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4/8/25
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The South 16th Avenue water tower refurbishment project may be pushed to this fall after city staff learned Verizon does not believe it can get its equipment down in time for a spring start date.
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Erin M. Gentz, NSP Editor
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4/1/25
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Eldridge City Administrator Nevada Lemke will serve on the board of directors of Grow Quad Cities as the member for Small Iowa Communities.
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4/1/25
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Scott County supervisors joined county and city elected officials throughout the Quad Cities signing on to a five-year agreement that will increase taxpayer support of regional economic development, and prohibit towns poaching local businesses from each other.
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Mark Ridolfi, NSP Managing Editor
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4/1/25
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Scott County supervisors’ $3 million contribution of federal tax dollars to the Salvation Army of the Quad Cities sheltered 1,672 people in hotel rooms, and helped more than 140 through a transitional program to pay for their own permanent housing.
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Mark Ridolfi, NSP Managing Editor
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4/1/25
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Sidewalks in new Eldridge developments will soon be a foot wider.
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Erin M. Gentz, NSP Editor
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4/1/25
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Princeton Council scheduled a special 6 p.m., Tuesady, April 7 meeting at city hall for public comments and vote on next year's property tax rate.
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4/1/25
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Park View Owners’ Association board members welcomed Susan Brabeck to the board at the March 12 meeting.
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4/1/25
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As Republicans move forward with their proposal to overhaul Iowa’s property tax system, House Democrats introduced their own property tax relief proposal Thursday: a $1,000 rebate for all Iowa homeowners and $500 rebate for renters.
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Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch
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4/1/25
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While the municipal budgeting process is about determining priorities for the next fiscal year, it can also help separate needs from wants.
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Erin M. Gentz, NSP Editor
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3/25/25
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Scott County’s assessor, and planning and development offices, along with some auditor and information technology services should move to Eldridge, a county consultant recommended to supervisors Tuesday.
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Mark Ridolfi, NSP Managing Editor
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3/25/25
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Look out for lane closures in Park View as a county contractor takes on a $2.7 million road and drainage project this summer.
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3/25/25
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Most of Scott County’s Republican legislators defended President Trump’s order ending the federal department of education, expecting the funding will continue, but local officials would make decisions.
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Mark Ridolfi, NSP Managing Editor
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3/25/25
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Democrats filled the Bettendorf library meeting room, Tuesday, March 18 to elect precinct officers at the party’s off-year caucus.
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3/25/25
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One of the oldest subdivisions in Eldridge is in urgent need of street work, the city council learned Monday.
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Erin M. Gentz, NSP Editor
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3/25/25
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