Scott County News and Notices

Davenport, Iowa (August 4, 2023) Ken Beck, Scott County Board Chair, announced the appointment of Paul Andorf as the Director for Scott County’s newly established MEDIC EMS Department at the Board of Supervisor’s meeting this evening. Scott County will formally acquire MEDIC EMS on January 1, 2024. With over three decades of experience in Emergency Medical Services, twenty-seven of them with MEDIC EMS, and an excellent academic background, Mr. Andorf brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to Scott County.

Property Tax Notice Reminder The first installment of property and mobile home taxes must be received or post marked by Monday, October 2, 2023 to avoid interest charges. More about Property Taxes & Online Payment Treasurer's Office Receive a Property Tax Notice Reminder by Email

What do you think about plastic litter in our community? The Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC), Mississippi River Cities and Towns Initiative (MRCTI), and Xstream Cleanup along with local partners want to know what YOU think during a local action plan workshop. Join one for prizes...

BEGINNING MONDAY JULY 31st. US 61 Northbound Exit and Scott County Park Road F-41 Southbound Entrance ramps will be closed through the end of September due to road construction work. While these ramp closures are taking place, you will be detoured around the work zone using the old U.S. 61/Scott...

Many parents do not know that lead poisoning, which is a result of a child ingesting lead, still occurs. While lead paint is no longer used, many homes built before 1978 may still have lead paint. Over 60% of all Iowa homes were built before 1960!

Deputy Mason Wilson our newest Deputy Sheriff was sworn in by Sheriff Tim Lane. Mason Wilson was born in Davenport, Iowa and grew up in the Quad Cities. Mason graduated from Pleasant Valley High School in 2013 and graduated from Scott Community College in 2015 with an associate degree in IT/Applied...

The Scott County Conservation Board has approved a special deer hunt for archery hunters only from October 1, 2023 through January 10, 2024 at Scott County Park. This hunt is only for residents of Iowa. Applications are now available and need to be returned no later than Monday, July 31st, 2023 by 4...

Scott County Auditor Kerri Tompkins announced today the Candidate Guide, (www.sos.iowa.gov/elections/clerkssecretary) is available via the Iowa Secretary of State’s Office for the City-School Election this fall. “I encourage candidates to turn in their packets early in the filing period to allow time for any concerns. We also have great resources linked to our website (www.scottcountyiowa.gov/auditor/candidates), including a video that explains how to review the full process with specific details,” shared Tompkins.

Links and signatures needed table for 2023 City/School Election.

The Scott County Health Department is spearheading the 2nd Annual Health and Wellness Resource Fair at the Freight House Farmers Market this Saturday, June 24th, from 8 AM until 1 PM. The purpose of the Health and Wellness Resource Fair is to provide easy access to supportive health and wellness...

On Monday, June 19, 2023, at 0900, the Scott County Sheriff's Office will hold a promotional ceremony in the Sheriff’s Administration Conference Room in the Scott County Courthouse. Corrections Officer Alyssa Cousins and Corrections Officer Andrew Stark will be promoted to the rank of sergeant...

ROAD Closure – This Saturday the 17th between 6:30 – 11:00 am 160th Street (Locust), 110th Ave (near West Lake Park) and part of 70th Ave (south of Walcott) will be CLOSED for the QC Triathlon. Please take an alternate route.

Join Iowa DNR and the Sheriff's Office for Cops n’ Bobbers on July 8th from 9 am - 11 am at Lost Grove Lake! Kids 15 & under can fish with local law enforcement officers. Don’t have a fishing pole? No problem, equipment is provided! See you there!

Low-interest federal disaster loans are available to Iowa businesses and residents affected by the Hotel Davenport Apartments building collapse that occurred May 28, announced Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman of the U.S. Small Business Administration. SBA acted under its own authority to declare a disaster in response to a request SBA received from Gov. Kim Reynolds on June 7.

Comment period has closed May 30. 2023.

While this meeting date has passed, the Scott County Health Department would still like to connect with community members about possible coalition membership or to receive your feedback about making Scott County a healthy place for families. Please reach out to us at 563-326-8618. The Healthy...

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 graduated...

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