Message from Director Amy Thoreson on Scott County in the SUBSTANTIAL level of community transmission and the CDC's guidance that masks be work in indoor public spaces.
The Scott County Emergency Management Agency is announcing a change to our Alert Iowa public communication tool. This system is utilized to inform our residents of emergencies such as weather or missing children (Amber Alerts). The State of Iowa has contracted a new vendor to provide this communication tool, which will significantly enhance the opportunity for the residents of Scott County and the entire state of Iowa to be notified of emergencies.
The Scott County Conservation Board has approved a special deer hunt for archery hunters only from October 1, 2021 through January 10, 2022 at Scott County Park. This hunt is only for residents of Iowa. Applications are now available and need to be returned no later than Friday, July 30th by 4:30pm...
The Scott County Sheriff's Office held a Swearing in Ceremony this morning for Deputy Justin Holmes, Deputy Eric Williams, and Deputy K9 Denali. They were sworn in by Sheriff Tim Lane. Justin Holmes is originally from Dubuque, IA and graduated from Dubuque Wahlert High School. After graduating high...
On Monday, June 14, 2021 at 0900, the Scott County Sheriff's Office will hold a Swearing In Ceremony at the Sheriff's Office Headquarters at 3206 South 16th Avenue in Eldridge. Justin Holmes and Eric Williams have been hired as the newest deputy sheriffs for Scott County. Justin Holmes is...
The Scott County Park Pool is scheduled to be open for Memorial Day weekend, May 29th - 31st. The Pool will not be open June 1st through the 4th. The Pool will open daily for the season beginning June 5th. Season passes are available for purchase. We hope to be included in your summer plans and we'...
The Sheriff’s Office would like to introduce our new Deputy K9, Denali. Denali is a 16 month old Belgian Malinois that was obtained from North Iowa K9. She is a multi-purpose K9, meaning she can be utilized for narcotics searches, tracking of suspects, article searches, building searches, and bite...
Scott County Jail Unsung Hero Award The Unsung Hero citation was created to recognize exceptional performance by staff who step up and go above and beyond in their duties for the jail. This quarter’s recipient, Officer Luchner, has shown the determination and versatility to become cross-trained in...
Bi-State Conservation Action Network( BiCAN), a group from various Quad-City environmental agencies, is planning a BioBlitz on June 25/26 from 2pm-2pm. Registration deadline is June 4. It will be held at Illiniwek Forest Preserve, Elton Fawks and Fisherman's Corner. Experts will be surveying and...
American Heart Association reports 8-10 times higher risk of blood clots due to COVID-19 infection than after receiving a COVID-19 vaccine. Read more here .
The Sheriff's Office would like to welcome Scott County Jails newest Correctional Officers, Officer Sunderlin, Officer Hudson, Officer Gimm and Officer Scheer. We are excited to see them progress in their field training and continue in the Correctional profession.
Last Thursday, Sheriff Lane swore in Reserve Deputy Lutterman. He will be joining our Reserve Unit in the very near future to help out the citizens of Scott County. Welcome and Congrats. Carson Lutterman is originally from Wellsburg, IA. He went to school at AGWSR in Ackley, IA. Carson is a...
The Sheriff’s Office recently hired three new Deputies that will be joining our Patrol Division over the next few months. Deputy Rubino and Delgado just graduated the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy on Wednesday. Deputy Mauro will start the Academy in the next few weeks. The Sheriff’s Office would...