Welcome to Scott County, Iowa

A burn ban is in effect as of 6/2/2023 for all of Scott County. Learn more.

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 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...

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 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 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...

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds signed a disaster proclamation for Scott County as one of several Iowa Counties impacted by flooding.

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...

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.

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,...

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...

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.