Sept. 5, 1973: Construction was nearly complete on two new grain elevators at the Eldridge Cooperative Company. The elevators stood 137 feet tall, and two work crews alternated 12-hour shifts for eight days to keep construction moving. A new dryer would be able to handle 2,000 bushels per hour.
more
Compiled by Erin M. Gentz
|
9/6/23
|
"... The nation’s celebration calendar is not like pie. The recognition of one event does not diminish the other ..."
more
9/6/23
|
"Missing at the meeting were words of assurance from city leaders and a commitment which would put library leaders and patrons at ease. We need actions, not just words, to ensure the future of the library at 200 North 6th Avenue in Eldridge ..."
more
9/6/23
|
Supervisors hired Ted Breckenfelder as a senior assistant county attorney for $109,699 per year, with two weeks’ vacation. Breckenfelder is a private practice attorney in Bettendorf who replaces Caleb Copley.
more
9/6/23
|
North Scott students are getting some familiar faces to help the transition to junior high.
more
9/6/23
|
The Interstate 74 Mississippi River bridge is one of two Iowa bridges on a new stamp series featuring landmark American bridges.
more
9/6/23
|
View the Scott County Sheriff's report from the Sept. 6 NSP!
more
9/6/23
|
Chelsie Ann Dierickx of Eldridge and Timothy Brice Liagre of Davenport are engaged to be married.
more
9/6/23
|
Wilmer Frederick “Wil” Bauer, Jr., 82, died unexpectedly at home Aug. 31, 2023. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 6 (today), at Weerts Funeral Home. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. and conclude at time of service. Online, condolences and fond memories may be expressed at www.weertsfh.com.
more
9/6/23
|
Week One of the 2023 NSP Football Contest opened on a relatively surprise-free note.
more
9/6/23
|
Gov. Kim Reynolds “has not influenced” the state permit process for a proposed carbon dioxide pipeline that is nearing its conclusion, a spokesperson said this week.
more
Jared Strong, Iowa Capital Dispatch
|
9/6/23
|
First: AMANDA Middle: KAY Last: COUTTEAU Affix: Permanent ID: 16-15918 Sex: Female Date of Birth: 1/25/1987 Current Age: 36 Age at Booking: 36 Height: 5' 08" Weight: 130 Pounds Race: White Hair …
more
9/6/23
|
First: CLINT Middle: CHELSEY Last: ROE Affix: Permanent ID: 09-41562 Sex: Male Date of Birth: 10/9/1990 Current Age: 32 Age at Booking: 32 Height: 5' 08" Weight: 165 Pounds Race: White Hair …
more
9/6/23
|
The Grateful Giver fundraiser Friday, Sept. 8, brings The Riverside band to the Calamus countryside for a live, outdoor show, and evening dinner to collect food and cash donations for The Nest Café.
more
9/5/23
|
This summer, North Scott’s trap team took aim at some big accomplishments. For over a half-dozen competitors, they were right on target.
more
Ross Shinberg, NSP Sports Editor
|
9/5/23
|
Like many students in the North Scott School District, Pacey Kane began band in seventh grade.
more
Erin M. Gentz, NSP Editor
|
9/5/23
|
Forget about the color of the ribbons.
more
Mark Ridolfi, NSP Managing Editor
|
9/5/23
|
Scott County will rely on Ray Nees to guide supervisors’ land-use decisions when he takes over next month as director of planning.
more
Mark Ridolfi, NSP Managing Editor
|
9/5/23
|
15 years after his induction into the North Scott Athletics Hall of Fame, Sean Stender is getting the same honor at the collegiate level.
more
Ross Shinberg, NSP Sports Editor
|
9/5/23
|
As far as statement wins go, North Scott left no doubt that it was received loudly and clearly by the rest of Class 4A.
more
Ross Shinberg, NSP Sports Editor
|
9/5/23
|