Real Appeal is a proven online weight management program. It’s available to you and eligible family members at no additional cost as part of your health insurance. If you're participating in Health Lifestyles, this is one of the courses you can choose in order to get 25 points towards your total!...

We would like to Congratulate Deputy J. Johannes, Deputy K. Ahrens, and Deputy C. Law for Graduating last Friday from the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy. They have spent the last 16 weeks away from their families to accomplish becoming a Certified Officer. All three will have roughly another 16 weeks...

Sheriff Lane sworn in Reserve Deputy Matt Fowler, Deputy Harrison Jestel, Deputy Eric Long, Deputy Nicholas Bougie, and Deputy Kavon Grubbs-Hampton at today’s swearing in ceremony held in Eldridge. We would like to Congratulate and Welcome these new Deputies on their new careers in law enforcement...

Deputy Chad Weipert was promoted to the rank of Sergeant by Sheriff Lane. Sergeant Weipert was born and raised in Davenport, graduating from the Davenport Community School District and then Scott Community College with a focus in Law Enforcement. He was hired by the Scott County Sheriff’s Office in...

GET FREE AUDIOBOOKS! Listening to audiobooks can make morning walks and daily commutes a lot less tedious, but downloading titles from conventional apps can be a very pricey habit. One way to save is to “borrow” free digital audiobooks from the library – including new and updated titles. Here’s how...

Did you know your "MyUHC" has an entire section dedicated to mental health services? Well it does! If browsing your mental health benefits feels overwhelming, answer a few questions about what you or your family member is going through and UHC will suggest some options for you to consider. They...

Self-care relies on increased self-awareness. Practicing self-awareness can help you recognize patterns in your emotions, including situations that can trigger worsened symptoms. It can also help identify what activities or tasks are necessary for your well-being, soothe negative symptoms of a...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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.

Did you know that myUHC offers a free premium-version mental health app?

CR’s Ultimate Heat Survival Guide (highlights) When Heat Makes you Sick – know the signs of heat-related illness and the steps to take if you experience them. Included below is CDC Link. Warning Signs and Symptoms of Heat-Related Illness | Natural Disasters and Severe Weather | CDC Ways to keep...

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...

Make social connection a priority No matter how much time you devote to improving your mental and emotional health, you will still need the company of others to feel and function at your best. Humans are social creatures with emotional needs for relationships and positive connections to others. We’re not meant to survive, let alone thrive, in isolation. Our social brains crave companionship—even when experience has made us shy and distrustful of others.

COVID-19 Community Levels are a new tool to help communities decide what prevention steps to take based on the latest data.

Take Time to Recharge To avoid the negative effects of chronic stress and burnout, we need time to replenish and return to our pre-stress level of functioning. This recovery process requires “switching off” from work by having periods of time when you are neither engaging in work-related activities...

SAVE MORE- WASTE LESS! Want to live a more sustainable life but think it requires too much effort or just don’t know where to start? Here’s a sampling of Consumer Reports simple steps you can take to be more green and save a bit of money. CUT BACK ON FOOD WASTE Adopt a “FIFO” rule - first in, first...