"Pride month is now over. After a month of being inundated with parades, commercials, pride emphases at ballparks theme parks, and more by the media and some so-called progressives, we finally get a short break from 'pride this, pride that' ..." more

"To have an unkind attitude towards trans people, reminds us of decades of violence that was directed towards Blacks and gays ..." more

"AAUW of Iowa opposes any legislation that strips Iowa women and girls of their reproductive freedoms. Therefore, we reject further restrictions on abortion care by the Iowa legislature ..." more

"It is disturbing to learn that we have an Eldridge City Council person who shares that worldview and apparently believes that our library brings no value to our community ..." more

"Trump Republicans direct their supporters' attention toward cultural issues because they can't complain about economic issues anymore ..." more

Triple Oak Power hosts an informational meeting 5:30 – 8 p.m. Thursday, July 13, at the Durant Lamp Community Center, 606 Fifth Ave., about a wind turbine project intended for the area. more

Park View’s annual fireworks display will be Friday, July 14 at dusk. more

Eldridge is looking for a new police officer to replace John Behrens, who resigned after joining the force in January 2022. more

View the results of the Moonlight Chase more

Peach is the flavor for the annual Walcott Day Pie Contest on Saturday, July 15. Pies must be double crust and made with lard; lattice crust is okay, but no crumb toppings allowed. Pies must be baked in an 8 or 9” aluminum pie pan (non-returnable). more

Jacqueline L. Hart, 95, of Davenport, passed away Saturday, July 1, 2023, at the Good Samaritan Society Davenport. more

Joyce Marie Erling, 82, of Eldridge, formerly of Long Grove and DeWitt, passed away peacefully, with her daughter by her side on Monday, July 3, 2023, in Eldridge.  A celebration of her life will be Saturday, Aug. 26, at 11 a.m. at the United Church of Christ First Congregational Church in DeWitt, of which she was a member. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. Saturday Aug. 26, at the church. Her final resting place will be in Mt. Union Cemetery in rural Scott County. Online condolences may be left at rungemortuary.com.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Chris Erling, 420 E. Franklin St., Unit 104, Eldridge, IA 52748. more

View the Eldridge Police report from the July 12 NSP! more

View the Scott County Sheriff's report from the July 12 NSP! more

First: BENJAMIN Middle: JERARD Last: MEYERS Affix: Permanent ID: 09-40856 Sex: Male Date of Birth: 2/2/1990 Current Age: 33 Age at Booking: 33 Height: 5' 10" Weight: 175 Pounds Race: White Hair … more

A funeral service for Lucille Carma Meyer, 83, of Durant, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 14, at the Bentley Funeral Home, Durant. Burial will be in the Durant Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday, July 13, from 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home. more

Kenneth W. Conrad, 88, of Long Grove, died Sunday, July 9, 2023, at his residence. Private family graveside services will be held at Evergreen Cemetery, Grand Mound. Chambers Funeral Home, Eldridge, is assisting the family with arrangements. more

 A funeral service for Alberta Lois "Bertie" Bernick, 96, of Walcott, will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, July 17, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Davenport. Visitation will be Sunday, July 16, from 3-6 p.m. at the church. The Bentley Funeral Home, Durant, is assisting the family with arrangements. more

North Scott softball appears to be peaking at the perfect time. more

There is no way to sugarcoat the ending to Monday night’s game. It was painful. Excruciatingly so. more