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Meetings And Events

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Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

Thursday, June 8, 2023 - 5:00pm
Scott County Board of Supervisors bi-weekly Committee of the Whole meeting. Activities may include discussion of legislative actions, administrative items, and contracts. Scott County Board of Supervisors bi-weekly Board meeting. Activities may include voting on actions and...
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Planning and Zoning Deadline

Friday, June 9, 2023
Application deadline for Rezoning & Subdivision/Site Plan Review for the public hearing on Wednesday, July 5, 2023
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Pollinator Workshop 2023

Saturday, June 10, 2023 - 10:00am
Learn about the cause and effect of the decline in honey bee and native bee populations through the Great Sunflower project . You will get to participate in a pollinator count and then make an insect hotel that you can take home and install in your own garden using recyclable...
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Paint by Nature.

Saturday, June 10, 2023 - 1:00pm
Enjoy nature in a creative way at this family-friendly program! Join Naturalist Paige to create a bee-themed painting with guided step-by-step instructions. All supplies will be provided. If weather allows, the class will take place outdoors, so please come prepared. This...
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Teaching Outdoor Skills: Fish Iowa!

Monday, June 12, 2023 - 8:00am to 4:00pm
Participants will learn fishing basics including fish identification, fishing locations, casting techniques, and cleaning and cooking fish. Participants will experience lake/pond fishing and be introduced to a variety of Aquatic WILD activities to extend the module. Instruction...
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Wapsi Center Homeschool Days!

Wednesday, June 14, 2023 - 10:30am to 2:30pm
Once a month the Wapsi River EE Center will be hosting a day just for homeschoolers! Join us for programming led by our Naturalists! The goal of this series is to immerse children in the natural world and help them experience seasonal phenomena in a hands-on way. Most...
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News And Notices

  • **Countywide Burn Ban in Effect for Scott County, Iowa**
    A burn ban is in effect as of 6/2/2023 for all of Scott County. Learn more.
  • Public Comment Needed Regarding Health Services for Mothers and Children in Iowa
    Calling on the community to help Iowa's children and families! The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services and the University of Iowa Division of Child and Community Health are seeking public comment about the needs of children and families. They also want to hear about what services should be...
  • The Healthy Pregnancy Coalition is Seeking New Members
    The Healthy Pregnancy Coalition wants to hear your voice and your story to help make a change in the community! The coalition is seeking new members, including clients, doulas, birth workers, and community members. There will be an interest meeting held on Thursday, June 1st, from 5:30 PM to 7:30...
  • Flood Debris Clean-up Guidance for the Unincorporated Scott County Residents
    Scott County Secondary Roads and Conservation, in partnership with the Waste Commission of Scott County, will be assisting with the collection of debris from recent Mississippi River flooding for residents living in unincorporated Scott County.
  • New Property Tax Exemption and Credit
    New 65+ Homestead Property Tax Exemption State legislators recently passed a new law enabling Iowa homeowners who are 65 years of age or older a homestead exemption in addition to their homestead credit. Claimants who are 65 years of age or older on or before January 1 of the assessment year are...
  • Deputy Hunter Sworn In
    Deputy Murray was Sworn-in as our newest Deputy by Sheriff Lane on April 26th. Hunter Murray was born in Augusta, Georgia, and grew up in Princeton, Iowa where he graduated from North Scott High School in 2019. Hunter was a member of North Scott High School’s Trap Team. Hunter attended and...
  • Governor Signed Disaster Proclamation
    Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds signed a disaster proclamation for Scott County as one of several Iowa Counties impacted by flooding.
  • Administrative Center Down to One Elevator
    Scott County Administrative Center is down to one functioning elevator causing delays moving between floors. Alternatives for conducting business to avoid the wait: Online options may be available depending on which office you need Use the mail (Be mindful of deadlines) Drop addressed items...
  • American Red Cross Flood Hotline
    Rock Island and Scott County residents impacted by flooding and needing support with sheltering are encouraged to contact the American Red Cross. A flood hotline for has been established for residents and staff are standing by to take calls.
  • Swearing-In Ceremony
    On Wednesday, April 26th, 2023, at 0900, the Scott County Sheriff's Office will hold a Swearing-in Ceremony at the Sheriff's Office Headquarters at 3206 South 16th Avenue in Eldridge. Hunter Murray has been hired as the newest deputy sheriff for Scott County. Hunter Murray was born in Augusta,...
  • Countywide Burn Ban April 12, 2023
    April 15, 2023 - Countywide Burn Ban for Scott County, Iowa, has been Lifted The Scott County Emergency Management Agency, in conjunction with the local Fire Chiefs and the State Fire Marshalls Office, has determined that the danger to life and property in Scott County, Iowa, has been reduced...
  • Major Flooding is Likely to Occur
    According to the National Weather Service, there is a 67% chance of reaching major flood stages at the Rock Island and LeClaire river gauges. Based on current information, river crest levels could be reached approximately the last week of April through the first week of May.
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