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Welcome Home!
Here are some helpful resources for getting settled in the Eldridge community.
Trash & Recycling
Garbage pickup is Wednesday and Thursday depending on residential address. All recycling items must be separated from normal household garbage, and will be picked up every other week on the same day as your garbage collection.
Wednesday Pickup: Residents on LeClaire Rd., north of LeClaire Rd., the golf course area, and everyone east of Highway 61.
Thursday Pickup: Residents south of LeClaire Rd. except for businesses and multi-dwelling homes.
If collection day falls on a legal holiday, and the week of Memorial and Labor Day, pickup will take place on the next business day after the holiday.
Both garbage and recycling should be set out no later than 6 AM on collection day.
Utilities
Eldridge has owned and operated its own electric, water, and sewer utilities for many years, with low rates and high standards of service supporting the city’s growth. Natural gas services are provided by Mid-American Energy. Cable television and internet service are provided by Mediacom and Central Scott Telephone Company.
To start utility services, contact:
Eldridge Electric & Water
(563) 285-4841
MidAmerican Energy (Gas)
(888) 427-5632
Central Scott Telephone Broadband
(563) 285-9611
Mediacom Cable
(800) 824-6047
North Scott Community School District
Eldridge families are a part of the highly regarded North Scott Community School District, known for its strong academics, dedicated teachers, and well-rounded student opportunities.
With a student-teacher ratio of 15.4, North Scott provides a supportive learning environment and continues to be recognized for academic excellence and high graduation rates. Beyond the classroom, North Scott students also excel in extracurricular activities, from speech and drama to music and athletics.
The district’s administration center, high school, junior high, and one elementary school are located in Eldridge. Four elementary schools are located in the outlying towns of Donahue, Long Grove, Park View and Princeton.
Early-Education Options
- Children’s Choice Early Learning Center – Eldridge
- Eldridge North Scott Childcare – Eldridge
- Share & Care Christian Preschool – Park View
- Absolutely Positively Kids – Park View
- Eldridge Preschool & Childcare
FUN FACT
The Scott County Library System is the oldest county system in the state of Iowa serving rural areas with 6 locations and a traveling bookmobile!
The bookmobile remains an important element of the system’s outreach services, partnering with elementary schools to serve residents of Scott County.
Library
The Eldridge Library is a community hub for discovery, learning, and connection. It also serves as the headquarters of the Scott County Library System and offers a wide selection of books, digital resources, and programs for all ages.
This includes:
- Public-use computers
- Black and white copier
- Notary services
- Meeting rooms available for rent
- Proctoring exam services
- Teen and youth library services
- Numerous online services
Visit the Library or Get in Touch!
200 North Sixth Avenue, Eldridge, IA 52748
Phone: (563) 285-4794
Hours:
Sunday: Closed
Monday-Thursday: 8 AM–8 PM
Friday: 8 AM–4:30 PM
Saturday: 9 AM–4:30 PM
Religion & Faith
Eldridge is home to a welcoming and diverse faith community with various places to worship and discover spiritual growth. Whether you’re looking to join a congregation, seeking community programs, or simply exploring faith-based opportunities, there are several options in and around Eldridge ready to welcome you.
- Cornerstone Baptist – Eldridge
- Eldridge United Methodist – Eldridge
- Faith Lutheran North – Eldridge
- North Ridge Community Church – Eldridge
- Park View Lutheran – Parkview
- St. Ann’s Catholic – Long Grove
Community Organizations
Community organizations bring residents together through service, leadership, and fellowship. From local youth programs to service projects, Eldridge has many ways for residents to get involved.
These organizations provide excellent opportunities to meet new people, give back to the community, and make a lasting impact.
North Scott Chamber of Commerce
The North Scott Chamber of Commerce serves a growing number of businesses and people in seven cities in northern Scott County – Eldridge, Park View, Long Grove, Donahue, Princeton, McCausland, and Dixon. In addition to assisting local businesses, the Chamber helps facilitate a number of local events in Eldridge.
Eldridge Cub Scouts & Boy Scouts
Website: beascout.scouting.org
Eldridge American Legion Post 639
Website: mylegion.org
North Scott Kiwanis
Website: locator.kiwanis.org
North Scott Rotary
Website: portal.clubrunner.ca
Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 6174
Commander: Steve Satre
VFW Post 6174 Facebook Page
Meetings are held on the 1st Tuesday of each month at 6:30 PM in the MEDIC EMS building in Eldridge.
Eldridge Lions International Club
Eldridge Lions Club Facebook Page
Website: eldridgelions.org
Meetings are held the 1st Monday of each month at Faith Lutheran Church in Eldridge.
Optimists Club of North Scott
Website: optimist.org
North Scott Community Schools Booster Clubs:
Music | Athletics | Drama
Our History
Eldridge’s history dates back to the early 1840s when Scotch and Irish Presbyterians were among the first settlers in the area. In 1846, Jacob M. Eldridge moved from Philadelphia to Davenport and purchased land north of the city for $1.25 per acre. Around the same time, German immigrants, known as the “48ers,” arrived in Scott County, drawn in by letters from earlier settlers.
The expansion of railroads in the 1860s brought more growth, and in 1871, Jacob M. Eldridge donated the land to establish Eldridge Junction—located at the junction of the Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad. The town was incorporated on July 2, 1871, and soon added a post office and a Presbyterian church.
Eldridge overcame significant challenges in its early years. Financial difficulties forced the relocation of railroad shops in 1879, and a smallpox epidemic in the 1880s isolated the town. A fire in 1904 devastated the business district, and in 1918, a tornado destroyed homes and businesses. Despite each setback, the community continued to come together and rebuild.
In the 1950s, Elridge began to grow significantly with the formation of the Scott County Library System and the North Scott Community School District. By the late 1960s, the population exceeded 1,000, and industrial development spurred further expansion.
Today, Eldridge is a thriving, community-driven city of over 6,000 residents, blending its agricultural roots with continued growth and opportunity.
