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

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: March 1, 2018

Property Taxes Second Installment Due

Tax Notice Reminder The second installment of property taxes and mobile home taxes must be received or post marked by Monday, April 2, 2018 to avoid interest charges. More about Property Taxes & Online Payment Treasurer Receive a Property Tax Notice Reminder by Email

Posted: March 1, 2018

2018 Plant Some Shade Tree Program

Just SOLD OUT of Norway Spruce , all other trees still available. MidAmerican Energy Company customers in Iowa are eligible to purchase trees for $30 each, with the remaining cost funded through a grant from MidAmerican Energy. Advanced purchase is required and is limited to two trees per household...

Posted: February 27, 2018

Campers playing with hula-hoops during an indian presentation.

Summer Day Camp Registration Open!

We have openings for children 6 - 12 yrs old who love to explore, learn about nature, and make lots of new friends! Day camps are available starting in June at Pioneer Village. Register now for one or all of the eight, 1 week adventures! Camp Information Online Registration - New this year!...

Posted: February 19, 2018

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Food Recall on Chicken Salad sold at Fareway

A consumer advisory has been issued for chicken salad sold at Fareway grocery stores. Click the link below to find out if any of the food product you have may be part of the recall. https://idph.iowa.gov/News/ArtMID/646/ArticleID/158205/Consumer-Advisory-Issued-for-Chicken-Salad-Purchased-at-...

Posted: February 13, 2018

Changes to the Issuance of U.S. Passports

SCOTT COUNTY RECORDER MEDIA RELEASE February 12, 2018 Rita Vargas, Scott County Recorder, received notice in the New Orleans Passport Center Newsletter informing the public of changes to the issuance of U.S. Passports. Beginning this month, passport applicants who have been certified as having a...

Posted: February 12, 2018

Daytime Burglaries

Press Release: A joint investigation, involving daytime residential burglaries in Bettendorf, Davenport, and rural Scott County, has resulted in the arrest of two suspects. Kalandis Rashird McNeil Sr. and Erica Elizabeth Kauer were both arrested on 02/07/18 in Bettendorf, after a Bettendorf Police...

Posted: February 8, 2018

photo of chili cook off winners with smokey the bear

Wapsi Winter Fun Day ~ Chili Cook-off Winners

And.. Here are the winners: 3 Students from Walcott Intermediate, Nasaih Kolwey, Nasir Kolwey, Eli Benson

Posted: February 5, 2018

The Board of Supervisors proclaimed January 2018 as Mentoring Month in Scott County

On January 25th the Board of Supervisors proclaimed January 2018 as Mentoring Month in Scott County; The Board of Supervisors encourages all citizens and businesses to support mentoring and give young people in our community the gift of time and friendship through Big Brothers Big Sisters. Scott...

Posted: February 1, 2018

2018 Quad Cities Disaster Readiness Conference

Quad Cities Disaster Readiness Conference Wednesday April 4, 2018 Program: 8:15am-4:15pm Doors open at 7am Lunch Provided for Registrants Waterfront Convention Center, Bettendorf, Iowa

Posted: February 1, 2018

Assistance Available for Flash Flooding Victims

Scott County Impacted by flash flooding. Case management, financial and legal assistance is available for impacted residents. Case management, grants and legal assistance are available to eligible Scott County residents impacted by flash flooding resulting from heavy rains on June 20, 2018.

Posted: February 1, 2018

Rabies / Microchip Clinic

Humane Society of Scott County Prevent Rabies! There will be a Rabies/ Microchip Clinic, Tuesday, February 13th 5:30-7:00 at the Humane Society of Scott County No appointment necessary Cost is $7.50 CASH for the rabies and $18.00 CASH for the Microchip Dogs MUST be on a leash and cats MUST be in a...

Posted: January 29, 2018

How is your food safety game?

Football fans, the big game is coming up! As you host, remember these things: Clean: When prepping party food, wash hands and surfaces often. Separate: Use separate plates for raw and cooked food when cooking. Cook: Cook food to the right temperature. Chill: Don’t leave food at room temperature for longer than two hours.

Posted: January 26, 2018

News Release: Shots Fired

News Release: Shots Fired On 1-9-18 at approximately 941pm Scott Emergency Communications Center (SECC) dispatched The Scott County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Division to 5700 block of Valley Drive, Panorama Park to take a report of possibly 2 stolen vehicles from the area. The complainant was waiting...

Posted: January 10, 2018

Board of Supervisors Organizational Meeting

At the January 2, 2018 Organizational Meeting of the Scott County Board of Supervisors, the board elected a new chair and vice-chair. The new chair is Tony Knobbe. The new vice-chair is Ken Beck. agenda, packet, minutes

Posted: January 2, 2018

Fireworks show on the Mississippi River in front of the Centennial Bridge.

Consumer Fireworks Reminder

Please be reminded consumer fireworks are only permitted between the hours of 10:00pm on December 31 to 12:30am on January 1. Please be a good neighbor. See Chapter 19 of County Code of Ordinances

Posted: December 27, 2017

Sheriff Tim Lane and Deputy Andrew Siitari

Siitari Sworn In as Newest Scott County Deputy

On Wednesday, December 20th, Andrew Siitari became the newest Scott County deputy sheriff. Andrew Siitari was born in Des Moines, Iowa and raised in Madison, Wisconsin. He graduated from Edgewood High School in 2010 and went on to earn his B.A. from Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa. He majored in...

Posted: December 20, 2017

Gilda's Club presented with donation

Sheriff’s Office presented a $1000 check to the Gilda's Club of the Quad Cities, which was donated by 25 Deputies, Reserves, and Bailiffs that participated in No Shave November. This money will provide a month of FREE support groups to those in our community that are impacted by cancer. https://www...

Posted: December 19, 2017

Swearing-In Ceremony for Deputy Siitari

On Wednesday, December 20th, at 0900, the Scott County Sheriff’s Office will hold a Swearing- In Ceremony in the Sheriff’s Office Conference Room on the second floor of the Scott County Courthouse. Andrew Siitari has been hired as the newest deputy sheriff for Scott County. Andrew Siitari was born...

Posted: December 18, 2017

Clinic Closed

The STD clinic will be closed on Tuesday, December 26, 2017. Thank you for understanding!

Posted: December 18, 2017

New Deputy Swearing In Ceremony

Posted: December 18, 2017

No Shave Leads to Donations

In November, the Scott County Sheriff’s Office Jail Personnel participated in “No Shave November” and took donations from staff that participated. This year we were able to donate 214 pounds of food and $1,015 to the River Bend Foodbank. With what was donated the foodbank will be able to provide 5,...

Posted: December 4, 2017

New Deputies

On November 21st Sheriff Tim Lane swore in our two new deputies Jake Turner and Adrian Jones. Jake Turner was born and raised in Davenport, Iowa and graduated from Assumption High School in 2014. He earned his Associate’s Degree from Kirkwood Community College in 2016. Jake was on the Dean’s List...

Posted: November 21, 2017

Officer Involved Shooting

This is a follow-up to the media release by the Davenport Police Department concerning the two Officers that were involved in a shooting, which took place in the early morning of Sunday November 20th, 2017 in the 400 block of E12th Street Davenport, Iowa. The Officers involved in the incident are...

Posted: November 20, 2017

Swearing In Ceremony

On Tuesday, November 21st, at 0900, the Scott County Sheriff’s Office will hold a Swearing In Ceremony in the Sheriff’s Office Conference Room on the second floor of the Scott County Courthouse. Jake Turner and Adrian Jones have been hired as the newest deputy sheriffs for Scott County. Jake Turner...

Posted: November 17, 2017

Regular City Election Turnout

Regular City Election voter turnout information will be updated on November 7th approximately 11:30 am and 4:30 pm.

Posted: November 7, 2017

Recognizing November as Diabetes Awareness Month

Board of Supervisors recognizes November as Diabetes Awareness Month

At the November 2nd Board Meeting the Board of Supervisors presented representatives from both the Walcott and Eldridge Lions Club a signed resolution recognizing November as Diabetes Awareness Month.

Posted: November 3, 2017

Sex Offender Compliance Check

On October 22nd through October 25th the Scott County Sex Offender Task Force, along with deputies of the Scott County Sheriff’s Office, members of the Sheriff’s Office Reserves, members of the Sheriff’s Office Senior Volunteers, the Iowa Department of Corrections, the Iowa Department of Criminal...

Posted: November 2, 2017

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Sex Offender Sweep

Posted: November 2, 2017

Your Life Iowa

Everyone needs help sometimes. If you are struggling with alcohol, drugs, gambling or suicide, there is hope for you! Check out the resources at Iowa’s new website: https://yourlifeiowa.org/

Posted: November 1, 2017

Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) Vaccine

Effectiveness of a Third Dose of MMR Vaccine for Mumps Outbreak Control The New England Journal of Medicine https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa1703309 During a recent outbreak of mumps in a group of vaccinated students at the University of Iowa, health officials implemented a widespread...

Posted: November 1, 2017

Chairs and tables facing a white board and TV in the new program area.

Juvenile Diversion Programs Ribbon Cutting

The Scott County Board of Supervisors will be conducting a ribbon cutting ceremony to recognize the completion of the Scott County Juvenile Diversion Programs space. The ceremony will take place at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday October 31, 2017 at 500 W 4th Street, the east side of the building.

Posted: October 25, 2017

Child Lead Poisoning Survey

You are invited to take part in a research study regarding child lead poisoning. Augustana College and the Scott County Health Department (SCHD) are collecting data regarding child lead poisoning in our community. Click the heading to link to the survey.

Posted: October 17, 2017

Prescription Drugs

Vital Signs: Changes in Opioid Prescribing in the United States, 2006–2015 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/66/wr/mm6626a4.htm?s_cid=mm6626a4_w Prescription opioid-related overdoses have been making headlines in recent years, with the prevalence of deaths...

Posted: October 16, 2017

Great Atlatl Pumpkin Hunt

Join naturalist Michael J. Granger for a chance to hunt with an atlatl, a primitive hunting weapon originally used to hunt mastodon and bison. Large target pumpkins and real pumpkins will be set out as targets. Fun for the whole family and outdoor enthusiasts alike!!! Please call to pre-register.

Posted: October 8, 2017

Picture of a grown man and child with trout in a fishing net.

Trout Release

Plan to be at West Lake Park, Lake of the Hills, Gate 1 at 10:30am. 2,000 rainbow trout will be released with 200 tagged giving you a chance to win a great prize*! There will also be raffle prizes where any person at the event has a chance of winning a prize. Several sponsors will be available...

Posted: October 6, 2017

QC Bald Eagle Days

The Quad Cities Conservation Alliance, Illinois Department of Natural Resources and Army Corps of Engineers are sponsoring this annual event. This event features live birds of prey, a 20 foot climbing tower over 100 display booths, and of course, viewing of our national bird, the American bald...

Posted: October 1, 2017

Bald Eagle Days

The Quad Cities Conservation Alliance, Modern Woodman, Arconic, and Army Corps of Engineers are sponsoring this annual event. This event features live birds of prey, a 20 foot climbing tower over 100 display booths, and of course, viewing of our national bird, the American bald eagle. The event is...

Posted: October 1, 2017

Fall Green Fee Special at Glynns Creek Golf Course

Beginning October 2nd and continuing through the remaining season at Glynns Creek Golf Course you can play 18 holes of golf for the 9 hole rate Monday through Friday ($25 w/cart). On Saturday and Sundays play 18 holes for the weekday rate ($35 w/cart). Come out and take advantage of this special...

Posted: October 1, 2017

Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention

10 Policies to Prevent and Respond to Childhood Lead Exposure: An assessment of the risks communities face and key federal, state, and local solutions Health Impact Project, The PEW Charitable Trust http://www.pewtrusts.org/~/media/assets/2017/08/hip_childhood_lead_poisoning_report.pdf In response...

Posted: October 1, 2017

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