The Eldridge Lions Club will host a community blood drive from 3-6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 25, at the Eldridge Community Center/Skatepark, located at 400 S. 16th Ave. more

North Scott Women in Business Fall Mixer is 5-6:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 14, at Al and Gerry’s, 204 N. Second St., Eldridge. more

A Scott County woman pleaded guilty to felony fraud after the Iowa Insurance Division said she submitted a phony hail damage claim. more

Keaton Murphy of Long Grove was the only contestant in this week’s Football Contest to miss as few as three. He’ll receive the $50 first prize. more

Nine Iowa veteran-based organizations in eastern Iowa hosted Veterans Day celebrations with the support of Iowa Select Farms and the Deb and Jeff Hansen Foundation. more

Iowa Supreme Court Justice David May and all other judges who were up for a retention vote in Iowa’s 2024 general election will stay on the bench, according to unofficial results. more

On Sunday, Dec. 1, 12 p.m. until 5 p.m., the community is invited to a 19th Century Christmas, the annual tradition celebrated at all four William Butterworth Foundation historic buildings. Visitors will experience the wonder of a traditional Victorian Christmas in these unique Deere family homes: more

About 74% of Iowa’s registered voters cast ballots in the 2024 general election, according to preliminary numbers from Iowa’s Secretary of State office as of 12:34 p.m. Wednesday. more

The election’s finally past, much to our relief, and the results were historic. Here’s a few reflections: more

Nov. 13, 1974: As Republican Robert Ray waltzed to an unprecedented fourth term, the GOP was also largely successful in Scott County elections. Ken Paulsen defeated William “Blackie” Strout to win his first full term as sheriff. Paulsen had been appointed to the position after Strout resigned. Richard Hagen also won his race for county recorder and would replace his father Clarence in the office. However, there was a significant upset in Iowa House District 24, as Democrat Herb Hinkhouse upset incumbent Edgar Holden. Holden was the majority leader in the Iowa House and had been expected to not only win a fourth term, but also play a major leadership role in the next legislative session. more

The Greeks heeded the goddess Erato to inspire artists and writers over the centuries. I think an American version of Erato lives around here and flourishes. more

Lifelong love story abounds in kindness more

"A heartfelt thank you to the exceptional Democrats for their time, energy and cost while running in the past election ..." more

"We put gas and groceries, which are not controlled by the federal government, ahead of morality and country ..." more

Arleen Eleanor Brus, age 96, of Walcott, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, at Silvercrest Garner Senior Living, Davenport.  A funeral service was held at 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 12, at Bentley Funeral Home, Durant.  A visitation was held from 10-11:30 a.m., prior to the service at the funeral home.  Burial took place in Walcott Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Walcott American Legion or the Walcott Fire Department.  Online condolences may be left at www.bentleyfuneralhome.com. more

Lynn Henderson, 60, of DeWitt, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, in her home. more

Steven B. Hamilton, 75, of LeClaire, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024.  His long courageous battle for healing has ended.  He won not here on earth, but in heaven with his Lord and Savior. more

Carol Luann Weiland, 76, of Princeton, was an amazing human being and God needed her with him, she passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024.  Carol was an incredible person and loved her family so much!  She was very generous to those close to her.  more

Dale E. Schwarz, 82, passed away on Nov. 7, 2024, at the Kahl Home in Davenport. He was born on Jan. 27, 1942, at Mercy Hospital in Davenport. more

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jerome Noel from Long Grove. Known as Jerry, he was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, who left us peacefully at the age of 86. Jerry was born to Donald and Velvetta Noel of Long Grove. He graduated from DeWitt High School, followed by three years serving in the U.S. Army, including being stationed in Frankfurt, Germany. After returning to Iowa he met his loving wife, Connie. They married in 1964, and Jerry graduated from Saint Ambrose University in 1965. more