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The event will kick off at the West Lake Campground Office in the Park Terrace Campground (Gate 5). During the event, volunteers will learn proper tree planting techniques and care. Then volunteers will put their knowledge to work by helping staff plant 15 trees throughout the campground and other...

Posted: October 5, 2022

Fight the Flu!

Visit https://www.vaccines.gov/find-vaccines/ to find a vaccine location near you: Enter your zip code. Pick what type of vaccine you are looking for. Search!

Posted: October 5, 2022

Scott County Post-Election Audit Confirms Results

NEWS RELEASE Release date: Immediate Release – September 16, 2022 Contact: Kerri Tompkins, Scott County Auditor 563-326-8631 (office) Scott County Post-Election Audit Confirms Results DAVENPORT – Scott County Auditor and Commissioner of Elections, Kerri Tompkins, announced that a Post-Election...

Posted: September 16, 2022

Scott County to Conduct Post-Election Audit

NEWS RELEASE Release date: Immediate Release – Contact: Kerri Tompkins, Scott County Auditor 563-326-8631 (office) Scott County to Conduct Post-Election Audit DAVENPORT – Scott County Auditor and Commissioner of Elections Kerri Tompkins announced today her office will conduct a Post-Election Audit...

Posted: September 14, 2022

Auditor's Office Mailing a Voting Notice

Scott County Auditor, Kerri Tompkins announced today that her office will mail a voting notice to each Scott County household with at least one registered voter. The notice informs voters on how to request ballots by mail and options for in-person early voting, including in the Auditor’s Office and at various satellite locations. The notice includes QR codes with links to the Auditor’s webpage for absentee ballot requests and general election information

Posted: September 8, 2022

Passport Acceptance Service Extended Hours

Rita Vargas, Scott County Recorder, is extending work day hours on Thursday, September 15th, 2022, from 4:30pm until 6:30pm to provide passport acceptance services to citizens needing a first time U.S. Passport.

Posted: September 1, 2022

Announcing First Day to Submit Request for Absentee Ballots for the November 8th General Election

Scott County Auditor Kerri Tompkins announced that Tuesday, August 30th is the first day for voters to submit requests for absentee ballots by mail for the November 8, 2022 General Election. You must request an absentee ballot in order to receive a ballot via the mail. Ballots will begin to be mailed on October 19th

Posted: August 30, 2022

Swearing-In Deputy Law, Ahrens, Johannes

The Scott County Sheriff's Office held a Swearing-in Ceremony this morning swearing-in Clinton Law, Kobe Ahrens, and Jeremy Johannes as our newest Deputies. They will be attending the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy for the next 17 weeks. Clinton Law, 41, was raised in Basco, IL. He earned his BA of...

Posted: August 25, 2022

Deputy Pridemore and Raabe

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.

Posted: August 25, 2022

Scott County Township Offices Vacant on the Ballot

The following offices are vacant on the ballot as of right now for the 2022 General Election: Allen’s Grove Township: Township Clerk Blue Grass Township: Township Trustee Cleona Township: Township Clerk Hickory Grove Township: Township Clerk Princeton Township: Township Trustee Winfield Township:...

Posted: August 25, 2022

Announcing - 2022 End of Season Schedule

The end of season hours for the Scott County Park Pool are as follows: Monday August 22nd through Monday, September 5th Weekdays (Mon-Fri): Closed Weekends (Sat-Sun): 12:00pm – 7:00pm Labor Day (Mon): 12:00pm – 7:00pm The pool can be reached by calling (563) 328-3282 ext 5.

Posted: August 23, 2022

National Poll Worker Recruitment Day

Learn more about being a poll worker. If you are interested, please complete this form. By filling out this form, you are expressing your interest in becoming a poll worker. Filling out this form does not commit you to serving, and it does not commit the County Auditor to hiring you. It will put...

Posted: August 15, 2022

Property Taxes First Installment Due

Property Tax Notice Reminder The first installment of property taxes and mobile home taxes must be received or post marked by Friday, September 30, 2022 to avoid interest charges. More about Property Taxes & Online Payment Treasurer's Office Receive a Property Tax Notice Reminder by Email

Posted: August 1, 2022

Corrections Officer Shayne Larson Named Unsung Hero

Corrections Officer Larson Named Unsung Hero

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. Officer Shayne Larson has been with the jail for 16 years and has consistently been a bright spot for the County. Officer Larson is well liked and...

Posted: July 15, 2022

COVID Community Levels

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

Posted: July 13, 2022

Changes in Filing Periods

Scott County Auditor, Kerri Tompkins announced today that the filing period for candidates for non-party political organizations (NPPOs) and candidates nominated by petition for the upcoming General Election, held on November 8, 2022, has been modified to run from Monday, August 8th to Wednesday, August 31st at 5:00 p.m. [Click article title for more]

Posted: July 12, 2022

Archery Controlled Deer Hunt at Scott County Park

The Scott County Conservation Board has approved a special deer hunt for archery hunters only from October 1, 2022 through January 10, 2023 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, August 1st, 2022 by...

Posted: July 1, 2022

TestIowa kits cannot be dropped off at Scott County Health Department, they must be taken to a UPS drop off location.

TestIowa Kits Drop-off at UPS Locations Only

Beginning Friday, June 24, 2022, TestIowa kits can no longer be dropped off at Scott County Health Department to be transported to the State Hygienic Lab for analysis. Individuals can still pick up kits from the Health Department, but must return them at a UPS drop-off location.

Posted: June 24, 2022

Scott County to Conduct Post-Election Audit

NEWS RELEASE Release date: Immediate Release – June 10, 2022 Contact: Kerri Tompkins, Scott County Auditor 563-326-8631 (office) Scott County Post-Election Audit Confirms Results DAVENPORT – Scott County Auditor and Commissioner of Elections, Kerri Tompkins, announced that a Post-Election Audit of...

Posted: June 9, 2022

2022 Primary Election Turnout

2022 Primary Election voter turnout information.

Posted: June 7, 2022

**Media Alert** Outdoor Weather Sirens

Media Alert FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information, contact: BRIAN PAYNE SCOTT COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY DEPUTY DIRECTOR 563.484.3056 [email protected] MEDIA ALERT Weather Siren Announcement Due to an unforeseen issue, the weather sirens in Scott County, Iowa, went off...

Posted: June 1, 2022

Updated polling place reminders coming soon to Scott County voters’ mailboxes

Scott County Auditor Kerri Tompkins reminds voters that some polling places have changed due to recent redistricting across the state.

Posted: May 20, 2022

Scott County Auditor Announces New Satellite Service and In-Office Voting Available for June 7th Primary Election

Scott County Auditor Kerri Tompkins is excited to share a new service offering for Scott County voters during a Primary Election of satellite locations. “Satellites are a typical service of the General Election. However, we are happy to serve the county with five locations where every ballot style will be available,” said Tompkins.

Posted: May 18, 2022

Health & Wellness Resource Fair - May 14

A Health & Wellness Resource Fair is being hosted this Saturday, May 14 by the Scott County Health Department and local community organizations!

Posted: May 12, 2022

Be VoterReady for the June 7th Primary Election

Make sure you're #VoterReady for the June 7th primary election. This short video provides an overview of important dates and deadlines to remember. If you want to vote by mail, you need to request your ballot by Monday, May 23rd. And return to your county audtior by June 7. Starting May 18th, you...

Posted: May 5, 2022

Deputy K9 Echo

The Sheriff’s Office would like to introduce Deputy K9 Echo – a 13 month old Dutch German Shepard that was obtained from North Iowa K9. Echo is a multi-purpose K9, meaning he can be utilized for narcotic searches, tracking of suspects, article searches, building searches and bite apprehension. Echo...

Posted: May 3, 2022

Deputy Raabe

Congratulations to James Raabe, Scott County's newest deputy sheriff. Deputy Raabe was sworn in this morning at a ceremony at Patrol Headquarters. (pictured left to right: Sheriff Tim Lane and Deputy James Raabe)

Posted: April 27, 2022

Notice of Data Privacy Event

Notice of Data Privacy Event Scott County, Iowa (“Scott County”) is providing notice of a data privacy event. To date, we have no evidence of actual or attempted misuse of information as a result of this incident. In an abundance of caution, we are notifying potentially impacted individuals so that...

Posted: April 22, 2022

Promotional Ceremony

On Wednesday, April 6, 2022 at 0900, the Scott County Sheriff's Office will hold a Promotional Ceremony at the Sheriff's Office Headquarters at 3206 South 16th Avenue in Eldridge. Sergeant Tom Leonard will be promoted to Lieutenant and Deputy Eric Burton will be promoted to Sergeant. Thomas Leonard...

Posted: April 4, 2022

Two instructors in the pool demonstrating a skill to a group of children sitting along the edge of the pool.

Learn to Swim at Scott County Park!

Scott County Park Pool is proud to be an American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim Provider. The Learn-to-Swim program is unique compared to other learn to swim programs. Classes are offered for children ages 3 years old and up. Students progress through the levels at their own pace, mastering the skills in...

Posted: April 4, 2022

Pioneer Village - Open for the Season

Open daily 9am-6pm for self-guided tours . Admission/donation: $2.00 adults, $1.00 children, under 5 free. Bring the family out to tour our 19 historical buildings depicting life in rural Iowa from early settler times to the 1940’s. http://www.scottcountyiowa.com/conservation/pioneer-village

Posted: April 1, 2022

Filing Date Error in Iowa Secretary of State Candidate Guide to Primary Election

Release date: March 23, 2022 – release immediately Contact: Kerri Tompkins, Scott County Auditor 563-328-4115 Filing Date Error in Iowa Secretary of State Candidate Guide to Primary Election DAVENPORT – Scott County Auditor Kerri Tompkins announced today that her office has discovered an error in...

Posted: March 23, 2022

Glynns Creek Golf Course Open for the Season

Glynns Creek Golf Course is now open for the season (weather permitting). For more information and Tee times, please call.

Posted: March 21, 2022

Two corrections officers being sworn in.

Newest Corrections Officers

The Scott County Jail would like to welcome our newest corrections officers: Christopher Mauro Anthony Beckman We are excited to have them join our organization and thank them for their commitment to serve their community.

Posted: March 15, 2022

Three corrections officers being sworn in.

Newest Corrections Officers

The Scott County Jail would like to welcome our newest corrections officers: Sydney Schneider Erica Carlson Felicia Smith-Shaffer We are excited to have them join our organization and thank them for their commitment to serve their community.

Posted: March 15, 2022

Prairie Establishment & Maintenance Techniques

Bi-State Conservation Action Network (BI-CAN) Prairie Establishment & Maintenance Techniques Thursday, March 10, 2022: 12pm-1pm Brian Burkholder, Scott County Secondary Roads Part of the March 2022 Online Webinar Series Nature is Local - Incorporating Native Plants in the Landsape and Resources...

Posted: March 10, 2022

Enrich Your Yard with Native Plants

Bi-State Conservation Action Network (BI-CAN) Enrich Your Yard with Native Plants Thursday, March 3, 2022: 12pm-1pm Amy Loving, Nahant Marsh Education Center Part of the March 2022 Online Webinar Series Nature is Local - Incorporating Native Plants int he Landsape and Resources that can Help

Posted: March 3, 2022

Reserve Deputy Krdzalic

This morning Major Roth swore in Reserve Deputy Krdzalic. We would like to welcome Reserve Deputy Krdzalic back to the Reserve program and to Scott County. Damir Krdzalic was born in Bosnia. Damir graduated high school in Germany before immigrating to the United States at the age of 16. He obtained...

Posted: February 25, 2022

Jail Unsung Hero Award

Our Scott County Jail Unsung Hero Award has been awarded to Correction Officer Niki Gimm for her positive work ethic and development as a leader. Officer Gimm was hired in the midst of the pandemic of April 2021. She immediately became recognized as one who adapted to changes during training and...

Posted: February 14, 2022

Deputy Pridemore

On Wednesday the Scott County Sheriff's Office held a Swearing In-Ceremony welcoming Paul Pridemore as our newest Deputy. Paul Pridemore was born in Clinton, IA and raised in Bettendorf, IA. Paul attended Bettendorf schools where he met his wife Johanna. Paul joined the Marine Corps in November...

Posted: February 10, 2022

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