"Because of the relationship we have shared, it was highly disturbing to find out that graduation would be held at 10 a.m. on a Sunday morning. Choosing to hold graduation at this time of day poses a number of issues for our congregations and the members of those congregations ..." more

"The elimination of the Institute of Library and Museum Services (IMLS) is a decision that will hurt popular Iowa attractions that serve residents and draw thousands of visitors ..." more

While it is only the second week of April, it is never too early to think about football. more

Ruby Jean (Goodell) Claussen, 85, of Eldridge, passed away on April 4, 2025. A celebration of life will be held on Friday April 11, at the Walcott American Legion from 4-7 p.m., following a private burial at Davenport Memorial Park. more

Stephen W. Ehrecke, 65, passed away peacefully on the evening of Friday, April 4, 2025, at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics, surrounded by his loving family. A visitation will be held on Friday, April 11, from 4–7 p.m. at Halligan-McCabe-DeVries Funeral Home, Davenport. A Celebration of Life service will be held for Stephen on May 10, at the Blue Grass Community Center from 2–6 p.m. more

Ben G. Curtis, 95, of Long Grove, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at Fieldstone of DeWitt, surrounded by his loving family. more

Robert Myron Boyle, 90, of Knoxville, Tenn., passed away peacefully on March 25, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. more

A memorial service honoring the life of Edwin J. “Ed” Stoltz, 82, of Eldridge, formerly of Dubuque, was held at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 5, at Faith Lutheran Church, Eldridge. Visitation was one hour prior to the service at the church. Following the service, full military honors were accorded by the VFW at the church, where friends and family also gathered for food and fellowship. The Tri-State Cremation Center, East Dubuque, Ill., assisted the family with arrangements. more

View the Scott County Sheriff's report from the April 9 NSP! more

View the Eldridge Police report from the April 9 NSP! more

With three Mississippi Athletic Conference champions in 2023, it was considered a breakout year for Lancer girls’ tennis. more

Last week, in cold, windy and rainy conditions, the North Scott boys’ soccer team went 0-1-1 as it began its journey in the 2025 season. more

Of all the nights for a track and field meet, last Tuesday was certainly one of them. more

North Scott state champion Lindy Dhuse is a finalist for girls’ bowler of the year at the 2024-25 Iowa High School Sports Awards. more

North Scott’s girls’ track and field team has won a meet in each of the last four seasons. more

The Class 2A No. 10 ranked Lancers are off and running in the 2025 girls’ soccer season, taking a 1-1 draw in the season-opener against Independence and winning 2-1 at home against Central DeWitt last week. more

Iowa K-12 public schools would receive a 2% increase in state per-pupil funding next year under legislation the Iowa Senate approved Monday on 32-15 vote. more

 A celebration of life for Ruby Jean (Goodell) Claussen, 85, of Eldridge, will be held from 4-7 p.m. Friday, April 11, at the Walcott American Legion. Private burial will be in Davenport Memorial Park. The Runge Mortuary, Davenport, is assisting the family with arrangements. more

Visitation for Stephen W. Ehrecke, 65, will be held on Friday, April 11, from 4-7 p.m. at the Halligan-McCabe-DeVries Funeral Home, Davenport. A Celebration of Life will be held from 2-6 p.m. p.m. on Saturday, May 10, at the Blue Grass Community Center. more

A memorial service to honor the life of Edwin J. "Ed" Stoltz, 82, of Eldridge, formerly of Dubuque, will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 5, at Faith Lutheran Church, Eldridge. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service on Saturday at the church. Following the service, full military honors will be accorded by the VFW at the church. Family and friends are also invited to join in food and fellowship following the service at the church.  The Tri-State Cremation Center, East Dubuque, Ill., is assisting the family with arrangements. more