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Pollinator Workshop 2024

Learn about the cause and effect of the decline pollinator 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 items. Please bring empty cans or...

Posted: June 1, 2018

Kayak Experience at Scott County Park

REGISTRATION IS NOW FULL, please check out our future events. Join Director/Naturalist Dave Murcia for an adventure with canoes and kayaks. Whether you are a beginner or regular paddler, come out to learn basics. Program includes all equipment use, covers safety, techniques, and taking a tour of...

Posted: May 21, 2018

Summer Food Safety

PRESS RELEASE May 18, 2018 RE: Summer Food Safety As the warm weather months are filled with family outings, vacations, and cookouts, the Scott County Health Department would like to remind everyone to follow some simple but important food safety practices to avoid illness. To protect yourself,...

Posted: May 18, 2018

All of Us Research Opportunity

The National Institutes of Health’s All of Us Research Program is signing up volunteers now to provide their health data for use in thousands of health studies. This is how breakthroughs happen. You can make a difference. Learn more about how you can join the effort to help speed up health research.

Posted: May 17, 2018

Acute Disease Prevention, Emergency Response and Environmental Health 2017 Annual Report

The Iowa Department of Public Health has released the 2017 Annual Report for its ADPER & EH Division. You will find information related to environmental health, communicable disease, and immunization, among other topics.

Posted: May 15, 2018

Iowa Voter ID Law

Learn about changes coming to Iowa Voter ID Law.

Posted: May 14, 2018

Spring Wild Edible Plants Workshop

REGISTRATION FOR THIS PROGRAM IS NOW FULL Come learn about he many wild edible plants in your neck of the woods. We will focus on identifying plants, foraging basics, and preparing wild edibles. At the end of the program you will get to sample some wild flavors! Please call to pre-register - 563-...

Posted: May 1, 2018

Random numbers in columns from screen shot of tax sale report.

2018 Annual Tax Sale

The tax sale will be held at 8:30 am on Monday, June 18, 2018 in the Scott County Board Room at the Scott County Administrative Center located at 600 W. 4th Street, Davenport, Iowa. Pre-registration required. Tax Sale Information

Posted: May 1, 2018

flyer showing pictures of plants and stating information about workshop

Summer Wild Edible Plant Workshop

Come learn about he many wild edible plants in your neck of the woods. We will focus on identifying plants, foraging basics, and preparing wild edibles. We will take a hike outdoors to identify and harvest some of the summer wild edibles available during this time. At the end of the program you...

Posted: May 1, 2018

Phone Scam

SCAM Alert – *Law Enforcement does not call and demand payment* The Scott County Sheriff’s Office have received reports again that SCAMMERS are identifying themselves as employees of the Sheriff’s Office and using the names of our personnel. We have also received reports over the weekend from...

Posted: April 30, 2018

Officer Involved Shooting

On April 25th 2018 at approximately 9:35 am a disturbance was reported outside of the front main entrance to the Scott County Courthouse. Two bailiffs from within the courthouse and a Davenport Police Officer responded. Upon arrival they encountered a subject carrying a blunt object. The situation...

Posted: April 25, 2018

RFA for Medical Examiner Autopsy Transportation Services

The department has released a Request for Applications (RFA) for Medical Examiner Autopsy Transportation Services. Proposals are due to the Scott County Health Department by May 7, 2018.

Posted: April 25, 2018

Moonlight Frog Chorus

Experience the sounds of the season, in search of the frogs and toads which inhabit the Wapsi River Center. Visitors will learn how to identify the various calls associated with each species and then on on a night time frog catching adventure! Please bring a flashlight and waterproof footwear...

Posted: April 23, 2018

Kayak Experience at Scott County Park

This Event has been canceled today due to chance of severe weather. Thank you for your understanding. Join Director/Naturalist Dave Murcia for an adventure with canoes and kayaks. Whether you are a beginner or regular paddler, come out to learn basics. Program includes all equipment use, covers...

Posted: April 21, 2018

Wildflower Hike

Join Naturalist Michael Granger for a tour of the Wapsi woods in search of spring wildflowers. Bloodroot, Dutchman's Breeches, Trout Lily, and Jacob's Ladder are just some of the flowers to be found! Please call to Register for this program - 563-328-3286

Posted: April 21, 2018

Board of Supervisors recognizes April 20 & April 21 as "Quad Cities Big Table Weekend"

On April 5th, the Scott County Board of Supervisors passed a resolution recognizing April 20 and 21, 2018 as "Quad Cities Big Table Weekend". The Board of Supervisors invites all Quad Citizens to participate in this community-wide initiative to further connect our community so that we can become a...

Posted: April 19, 2018

Scott County Board of Supervisors have proclaimed April 28th, 2018 as the day to Sound the Alarm

The Board of Supervisors have proclaimed April 28, 2018 as the day to Sound the Alarm and help educate and protect the residents of our community against home fires and encourage everyone to support the American Red Cross and join in this lifesaving effort. Sign up today at https://www.redcross.org...

Posted: April 19, 2018

Map showing detour pedestrian route from 5th Street Parking lot to Admin Center.

Pedestrian Detour to 5th Street Parking Lot

Update: Construction is complete and the intersection is open. Starting Monday, April 9, 2018 the pedestrian crossing at 5th & Western will be CLOSED due to construction. The closure is anticipated to last approximately 4 weeks. Signage will be provided to clearly indicate the path for the...

Posted: April 5, 2018

Appeal an Assessment Electronically

Note: This service is only available during the annual protest period every April. A new and convenient feature of the Scott County Assessor’s new website gives property owners the option to formally appeal an assessment to the Board of Review online. Using the County Assessor’s website, property...

Posted: April 4, 2018

Press Release: National Public Health Week April 2nd-6th

Scott County Health Department to Host Event to Celebrate National Public Health Week April 2 - 6 is National Public Health Week! The theme of National Public Health Week 2018 is "Changing Our Future Together.” The Scott County Health Department (SCHD) is kicking off its celebration by hosting an...

Posted: April 2, 2018

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