Dec. 5, 1984: Although the news did not come as a complete surprise, employees at the International Harvester Farmall plant in Rock Island were still disappointed to hear the plan would close. Officials with the company were scheduled to meet with employees to reveal their plans for the 1,650 workers who would be unemployed, but Don Keding of rural Long Grove was one of many affected who said it would be tough to find a new job. “It’s going to be damn tough to find something that will even come close to giving workers the fringe benefits and high salaries that major manufacturing has provided in this area.” more

I was asked to speak last month at the annual conference of the National Freedom of Information Coalition. My remarks boiled down to a simple message: The public needs more information about their governments, not more secrecy from their governments. more

Editor’s note: Scott County supervisors on Nov. 7 approved these priorities of the Iowa Urban County Coalition for taxpayer-funded lobbying of state legislators during the 2025 session. The coalition is comprised of supervisors from Linn, Black Hawk, Dubuque, Johnson, and Scott counties. more

"It is not too early to get those holiday gifts wrapped. Here is the perfect solution ..." more

"The work and generosity of these businesses, organizations, and individuals, improve our community and our community events, one tree, even one string of lights, at a time.  What a wonderful community we live in! Thank you ..." more

There is no such thing as easing into basketball season. more

Joyce E. Wulf, age 92, of Walcott, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024, at Better Living of Walcott.  Cremation rites have been accorded. In accordance with her wishes, no services will be held at this time.  Memorials may be made to Walcott Fire Department or the Walcott American Legion, Post # 548 in her memory. Memorials and cards may be mailed to Jennifer Peterson, P.O. Box 85, Keithsburg, IL, 61442.  Online condolences may be left at www.bentleyfuneralhome.com. more

Lance C. Frye, 77, of Davenport, passed away Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, at his home surrounded by his beloved family.  A celebration of life will be held on Friday, Dec. 6, from 3-7 p.m. at the Rolling Meadows Event Center; 657 S. 16th Ave., Eldridge.  In lieu of flowers memorials in Lance’s name may be made to the North Scott Boys’ Basketball Program, Hospice Compassus, or to Lighthouse Homecare. more

Gary Ewoldt, 81, formerly of Eldridge, died after a year-long illness at his home in Chandler, Ariz., on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024, with his wife Carol at his side. more

As Iowa and the U.S. begin to rely more heavily on renewable energy sources, the greenhouse gas emissions from industries like agriculture are starting to take on greater significance. more

View the Scott County Sheriff's report from the Dec. 4 NSP! more

View the Eldridge Police report from the Dec. 4 NSP! more

Incumbent Rep. Monica Kurth, D-Davenport, kept her lead over Republican challenger Nathan Ramker in the recount for Iowa House District 98 that concluded Tuesday. more

With just two upperclassmen in the entire program, North Scott's boys’ basketball is perhaps the youngest in Iowa. more

North Scott sophomore Addison Frere had an additional reason to be thankful this November. more

The Iowa Football Coaches Association released the 2024 all-state teams last week and recognized five athletes from North Scott. more

A celebration of life for Lance C. Frye, 77, of Davenport, will be held from 3-7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, at Rolling Meadows Event Center, 657 S. 16th Ave., Eldridge. Weerts Funeral Home, Davenport, is assisting the family with arrangements. more

Emblems of some of America’s greatest sports passions adorn every corner of Premier Metal Art’s Eldridge shop. more

The Eldridge City Council is finalizing how to spend the town’s remaining American Rescue Plan Act funds. more

Bill and Linda Tubbs’ dream of a community bandshell leapt to life Friday with a North Scott Rotary gala fundraiser for a new addition to Eldridge’s Sheridan Meadows Park. more