Scott County News and Notices

UPDATED 5/21/2020: We greatly appreciate your support and trust, and we want the public to be able to continue to enjoy the outdoors as an opportunity to enhance both your physical and mental health, especially during this period that can create increased anxieties. In accordance with CDC guidelines...

IN THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF IOWA TO: SHERIFF TIM LANE DIRECTIVE: RE: ACCESS TO COURTHOUSE DATE: MARCH 18, 2020 Pursuant to the authority given to me as Chief Judge, and because of the COVID-19 situation, I find it necessary to provide you with the following directive for those...

AUDIO: March 18, 2020 - COVID-19 Press Briefing - Scott County Iowa and Rock Island County, Illinois Health Departments COVID-19 press briefing.

County Offices and Departments Closed to the Public. Effective 4:00pm March 18, 2020, county departments and offices are closing to the public. This includes the Administration Center and offices in the courthouse, along with other administrative offices throughout the county. Court activities may remain open for essential proceedings, additional guidance will be offered by the courts.

AUDIO: March 17, 2020 - COVID-19 Press Briefing - Scott County Iowa and Rock Island County, Illinois Health Departments COVID-19 press briefing.

Governor Reynolds issued a proclamation closing all dine-in restaurants and bars in Iowa beginning today, March 17th, 2020 at noon. Food service establishments can continue to operate by carryout, drive-thru or delivery. This will be in effect until March 31, 2020 at 11:59 pm. The proclamation also...

ATTENTION: Effective immediately, we are CANCELLING all Immunization and STD/HIV clinics at Scott County Health Department until further notice.

For the protection of the health and safety of our customers and staff, all services are suspended for in-person transactions beginning Tuesday, March 17. We ask that customers contact our offices at 563-326-8664 or 563-386-2886 for assistance on handling transactions online, by mail or at a drop...

Protesting an Assessment: Due to COVID-19 concerns, the Scott County Assessor’s Office is closed to the public, but will continue to operate on a limited basis. All business will be conducted by phone and email only until further notice. Call 563-326-8635 or email [email protected] Please...

NOTICE: Until further notice, the Scott County Attorney’s Office will be suspending the following services at our reception counter: Driver's License Reinstatement Delinquent Fine Collection Criminal Complaints You can find new submittal information and electronic forms on their respective pages...

Effective immediately and until further notice, the Sheriff’s Office Civil Division and Records Division will no longer be taking walk-in customers. All business will be conducted via email and telephone. For assistance, please email or call our office. You may reach us at sheriff@scottcountyiowa...

Please postpone all non-essential requests for vital records, marriage applications, boat renewals/transfers, and passports. Due to Covid 19 Corona Virus, Scott County Recorder, Rita Vargas, will be enacting different staffing in the Recorder’s Office. The health and well-being of our customers and...

What does it mean when people say practice social distancing? Right now, it means: Keep at least 6-feet between you and others. For many adults, that is approximately their arm span. Avoid shaking hands or hugging as a social greeting. Consider avoiding social gatherings/community events where you...

VIDEO: Quad Cities COVID-19 Coalition Press Conference March 13, 2020

Quad Cities COVID-19 Update – 3/13/2020 Due to a global increase in COVID-19, a coalition of Quad Cities area health, business, government and emergency management officials have united to assess our regional situation and provide recommendations on how to minimize the risk for community spread. We...

Due to COVID-19 concerns, the Scott County Assessor’s Office is closed to the public, but will continue to operate on a limited basis. All business will be conducted by phone and email only until further notice. Call 563-326-8635 or email [email protected] Please call or email with...

The Iowa Department of Public Health has established a hotline for questions regarding COVID-19/coronavirus. Dial 2-1-1 to have your questions answered.

Monday, March 9, 2020: Dr. Louis Katz, Medical Director for the Scott County Health Department, and community health partners provided a local update on COVID-19:

The McCausland fire department and other surrounding fire departments will be conducting a DNR approved controlled burn around 4PM, Friday, March 6, 2020 at the McCausland Wildlife Preserve, located just east of McCausland. The controlled burn is estimated to last between 4-5 hours. McCausland Fire...

SCOTT COUNTY SECONDARY ROAD OPEN NOTICE Road Involved: 305th Street is OPEN between Scott Park Road and 195th Avenue Date Opened: Thursday, May 7, 2020 Description of Closure: Road was closed for a bridge replacement. This project has been completed and the road is open to traffic. SCOTT COUNTY...