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Being fully aware of your experiences and noticing what is happening in the moment is one of the keys to health and wellness. Often, we go through daily life on autopilot, not fully aware of the present. We can dwell on the past, plan the future, and get hijacked away from paying attention to what is happening right now. Here are 5 ways you can interrupt your day with moments of mindfulness instead of moments of distraction.
Posted: October 3, 2022
Incorporate Mindfulness in Your Work Day Bring awareness to your communication patterns: talking, listening, and periods of silence; notice your states of mind during these activities. Especially, notice the silence and the sounds in between the silence. While sitting at your desk, computer, etc.,...
Posted: October 3, 2022
A Better Way to Carve Your Pumpkin!! Step 1: CUT THE BASE (instead of cutting the top!) when you pull out that circular piece, a lot of seeds and pulp with come with it, saving time cleaning it out. Step 2: Thin the rind where you plan to carve. Step 3: Trace your design directly onto the pumpkin...
Posted: September 30, 2022
Self Care Ideally, we all engage in regular self-care in which we do the things that make us feel taken care of mentally, physically, and emotionally. But this doesn’t always happen, and we may need to stop and take the time to remind ourselves we are important, too. Below are some helpful tips and...
Posted: September 26, 2022
988 is the new three digit, nationwide phone number to connect directly to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Too many people experience suicidal crisis or mental health-related distress without the support and care they need. There are urgent mental health realities driving the need for crisis...
Posted: September 12, 2022
Have you noticed an employee, co-worker, or supervisor going above and beyond to exemplify the County's PRIDE philosophy? If so, take a moment to recognize them for Employee of the Quarter! Winners will receive a $100 Hy-vee gift card, an Employee of the Quarter parking spot, as well as an etched...
Posted: September 1, 2022
Have you noticed an employee, co-worker, or supervisor going above and beyond to exemplify the County's PRIDE philosophy? If so, take a moment to recognize them for Employee of the Quarter! Winners will receive a $100 Hy-vee gift card, an Employee of the Quarter parking spot, as well as an etched...
Posted: September 1, 2022
Swearing In
The Scott County Sheriff's Office held a Swearing-in Ceremony this morning swearing-in Clinton Law, Kobe Ahrens, and Jeremy Johannes as our newest Deputies. They will be attending the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy for the next 17 weeks. Clinton Law, 41, was raised in Basco, IL. He earned his BA of...
Posted: August 25, 2022
Raabe Pridemore
On August 19th two of our newest Deputies graduated from the Iowa Law Enforcement 304th Basic Academy. We would like to welcome back Deputy Pridemore and Raabe and congratulate them on the job well done.
Posted: August 25, 2022
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The Scott County United Way Committee wants to let you know that the Day of Caring is back! You should have received an email on Aug 24. Or email Debbie Dierkes for more information. Here are the guidelines for employees wanting to sign up: Participate, so long as no overtime is required to cover...
Posted: August 24, 2022

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