Darvin E. Schroeder, 91, of Bettendorf, passed away Friday, July 21, 2023, at the Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House, Bettendorf. more

Ronald “Ron” Robert Rhodes I, 77, of Tinley Park, Ill. (formerly of Princeton), teed off on his final journey on May 15, 2023, in Tinley Park. With club in hand, he swung his way through life, leaving behind a legacy cherished by his family and friends. more

Carol Ruth Coe, age 86, of Walcott, passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House, Bettendorf.  A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, July 28, at Calvary United Methodist Church, Walcott.  A visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m., Thursday, July 27, at the church.  Burial of her cremated remains will take place at a later date in Walcott Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Calvary United Methodist Church.  Online condolences may be left at www.bentleyfuneralhome.com. more

A memorial service for Jerold Lynn (Jerry) Wiese, 79, of Des Moines, was held July 6 at the Iowa Veterans Cemetery in Van Meter. more

A funeral service for Oda Viola Anderson, 96, of Fort Dodge, will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, July 31, at Zion Lutheran Church in Gowrie. Visitation will be two hours prior to the service on Monday at the church. Burial will be in Gowrie Township Cemetery. more

A celebration of life for Romona Lee Asleson, 72, of Princeton, will be held from 2-6 p.m. Wednesday, July 26 (today), at Boll’s Community Center, Princeton. The Runge Mortuary, Davenport, is assisting the family with arrangements. more

It’s a really busy time for us at The NSP, but if you’ll indulge me this week, I’ve got a few quick notes. more

Pity the weatherman. Sometimes we want his/her forecast to be right, and sometimes not. With temps expected in the mid- to upper 90s, and maybe even 100, this is a week we wish they’d be wrong – especially with “BIXBRAI” on Saturday. more

July 25, 1973: John Kemp of Park View and Jerry Geist of Eldridge showed off two northern pike they caught in the Wapsipinicon River. One weighed 7.5 lbs., and the other 13.5 lbs. more

Excerpts from North Scott Community Schools superintendent Joe Stutting’s school year-end report to the district board of directors. more

"There is absolutely no pretense displayed by the Iowa GOP as they smile and lay out their sinister agenda for Iowa. They preach freedom and celebrate as they take away our freedoms simply because they can ..." more

"The words Iowa and democracy used to be synonymous. Democracy protects our freedoms and our rights. The current administration has worked very hard to weaken our freedoms and our rights, our democracy ..." more

First: MIRANDA Middle: ROSE Last: VEASEY Affix: Permanent ID: 14-11586 Sex: Female Date of Birth: 8/19/1995 Current Age: 27 Age at Booking: 27 Height: 5' 07" Weight: 165 Pounds Race: White Hair … 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. more

Eldridge police welcome the community to Sheridan Meadows park, 5 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 1, for the second annual National Night Out celebration. more

Expect plenty of surprises, twists and turns, as Countryside Community Theatre presents the fractured fairy tale “Into the Woods” this weekend and next in the North Scott Fine Arts Auditorium. more

Travis Volrath said they might need a bigger sign. more

A Scott County tradition celebrates its 104th anniversary as the Great Mississippi Valley Fair kicks off next week. more

North Scott softball scratched, clawed and fought all the way until the final out. more

In the previous two Class 4A state softball tournaments, the run rule was never needed. more