Rachel Ehlers has been crowned the 2023 Scott County Pork Queen. more

An Iowa physician continued to violate infection-control protocols this year even after being sanctioned for the offense last year, according to state regulators. more

William “Bill” F. Beaman Sr., 83, passed away July 21, 2023, at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. Family will receive guests for a celebration of life gathering from 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 6, at Weerts Funeral Home. To view memorial contributions and express condolences, please visit www.weertsfh.com. more

Wayne William Griffin, 73, of Eldridge, passed away Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at Genesis East Medical Center. A visitation will be held from 9-11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 12, at the Runge Mortuary.  Private services will be held, with burial in Davenport Memorial Park.  Memorials may be made in his name to the University of Iowa Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center and the MS Society. Condolences may be expressed at www.rungemortuary.com. more

A memorial service for Linda Lou Moeller, 80, of Davenport, will be held at noon on Friday, Aug. 4, at The Runge Mortuary, Davenport. Visitation will be two hours prior to the service at the mortuary. Private burial will be in Davenport Memorial Park Cemetery. more

Presidential contender Mike Pence will visit Scott County Republican Lincoln Club members at a private event, noon, Aug. 10, for those who have purchased memberships to the county party’s Lincoln Club. more

State, city and county food inspectors have cited Iowa restaurants and stores for hundreds of food-safety violations during the past four weeks, including insect infestations, rodent droppings and expired food. more

View the Scott County Sheriff's report from the Aug. 2 NSP! more

Out of all the high schools and school districts within Scott County, North Scott is the only one to have an official mountain bike club. more

Make way for the newest state champions: the North Scott 10U Little League team. more

View the Eldridge Police report from the Aug. 2 NSP! more

Starting on Sunday, August 6, the Quad City Rollers are hosting a seven-week Roller Derby Boot Camp at the Eldridge Community Center and Rollerskating Park. more

Eldridge residents won’t find the names “Ahlers and Cooney,” or “Brooks” on your November ballots. more

How many times have you heard the phrase, “Be careful what you wish for – you just might get it”? more

Losing in sports is never fun. It’s an awful, gut-wrenching feeling. more

"Walcott Day this year was named Bredenbek Bash in honor of Walcott’s sister city in Germany. The theme for the parade was German heritage. I was planning to take my great uncle Ernest Hehnke's old Minnie Mo and an old flare wagon for my grandsons to ride ..." more

Waiting at the airport for our flight to depart Kampala, Uganda, on June 29, I struck up a conversation with a woman from Europe who, in her role with an international aid organization, spends months at a time in this central African country. more

"Blatant corruption in federal government is the norm. Congress has reached a point of allegiance to members’ respective parties in a myopic drive for the funds provided by the industrial sector coupled to their obsession for reelection while their electorate continues to be attacked by unscrupulous con artists and criminals ..." more

Job offers can spark a whirlwind of emotions. After spending weeks or months trudging through job postings, remote interviews, phone calls, and reference requests, individuals may be eager to sign on the dotted line and get to work. more

Salary is just one component of the package that businesses may offer their employees. Though salary is important, an honest comparison of companies can benefit from a look at the larger picture — and that includes an analysis of what companies offer in addition to financial compensation. more