Scott County News and Notices
Updated polling place reminders coming soon to Scott County voters’ mailboxes Davenport – Scott County Auditor Kerri Tompkins reminds voters that some polling places have changed due to redistricting across the state. This is the first Presidential General Election with the new changes. “Mailing Notices about polling place changes went out this week to every household with a registered Scott County voter. I want voters to be informed, so this is an extra communication effort to prepare voters for Election Day,” she said. Also, if you have questions, please call the office, 563-326-8631 or check the website, elections.scottcountyiowa.gov
Posted: Fri, 18 Oct 2024 - 08:00
Scott County Auditor Announces Early Voting Schedule for the November 5 General Election DAVENPORT – Scott County Auditor Kerri Tompkins reminds voters in-person early voting options start tomorrow. “I am excited to share there is a record number of 14 early voting satellite locations with 76 hours available outside of normal business hours to vote in Scott County this General Election.
Posted: Tue, 15 Oct 2024 - 08:00
Des Moines, Iowa — Iowans affected by severe storms, tornadoes and flooding on June 16 through July 23, 2024, have until Oct. 22, 2024, to apply for FEMA assistance.
Posted: Tue, 15 Oct 2024 - 08:00
Flurry of Absentee Ballot Request Forms The Scott County Auditor’s Office has been fielding concerns from voters who have received multiple absentee ballot request forms in the mail. Not to worry, says Auditor Kerri Tompkins. Careful recordkeeping will assure that voters vote only once in a given...
Posted: Fri, 11 Oct 2024 - 08:00
The best way to protect yourself from the seasonal flu and potential complications is to get the flu shot every year. The flu shot can prevent you from getting sick in the first place, but it can also reduce the severity of illness in people who do still get sick. Visit https://www.vaccines.gov/ to find a vaccine location near you. You may need to check with the location to ensure they have vaccine available. Through the Vaccines for Adults (VFA) program, the influenza vaccine is available to uninsured and underinsured adults 19 years of age and older. Call us at 563-326-8618 to check eligibility and schedule an appointment!
Posted: Tue, 1 Oct 2024 - 09:00
Scott County Auditor Kerri Tompkins announces important dates for the upcoming November 5 General Election. “Please plan ahead so you can be sure to cast your ballot,” says Tompkins.
Posted: Tue, 1 Oct 2024 - 08:00
Flu Shot Sign-Up 2024
Genesis Occupational Health will be onsite to administer the flu vaccine on the following dates: WEDNESDAY, October 2nd from 7:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. on the 1st floor Board Room of the Administration Center. THURSDAY, October 3rd from 6:30 a.m. - 7:30 a.m. at Secondary Roads (SIGN UP directly with...
Posted: Fri, 20 Sep 2024 - 08:00
Disaster Recovery Center Opening in Scott County DES MOINES, Iowa — FEMA is opening a Disaster Recovery Center on Thursday, Sept. 5 in Scott County to provide one-on-one help to people affected by severe storms, tornadoes and flooding this spring. Recovery specialists from FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration will provide information on available services, explain assistance programs and help survivors complete or check the status of their applications.
Posted: Fri, 30 Aug 2024 - 08:00
Scott County Auditor Announces First Day to Submit Request for Absentee Ballots for the November 5 General Election DAVENPORT – Scott County Auditor Kerri Tompkins announced that Tuesday, August 27 is the first day for voters to submit requests for absentee ballots by mail for the November 5 General Election. You must request an absentee ballot to receive a ballot via the mail. Ballots will begin to be mailed on October 16. The completed absentee ballot request form is due in our office by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, October 21
Posted: Tue, 27 Aug 2024 - 08:00
Absentee ballot date reminders for General Election on November 5, 2024 coming soon to Scott County voters’ mailboxes Davenport – Scott County Auditor Kerri Tompkins wants to educate voters on important absentee ballot dates for the upcoming General Election.
Posted: Mon, 26 Aug 2024 - 08:00
MEDIC EMS of Scott County is nationally recognized for its commitment to quality care for heart attacks and strokes in Scott County. MEDIC EMS of Scott County has received the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline® EMS Gold achievement award for its commitment to offering rapid, research...
Posted: Wed, 7 Aug 2024 - 08:00
NEWS RELEASE Release date: Tuesday, August 6, 2024 Contact: Kerri Tompkins, Scott County Auditor 563-326-8631 Scott County Auditor Announces Local Nominations Being Accepted for November 5 Partisan General Election DAVENPORT – Scott County Auditor Kerri Tompkins announced that her office is...
Posted: Tue, 6 Aug 2024 - 08:00
Introducing Property Fraud Alert (PFA): A Vital Tool in Safeguarding Real Estate Transactions [Rock Island County, IL & Scott County, IA] – In an era where digital security is paramount, the online PFA platform promises to assist property owners and stakeholders in protecting themselves from fraudulent activities. The tool is designed to alert users about potential threats to their real estate holdings. PFA Is officially available in both the Rock Island County Recorder’s Office ( https://www.rockislandcountyil.gov/308/Recorders-Office) and the Scott County Recorder’s Office ( https://www.scottcountyiowa.gov/recorder) at no fee to the constituents and can be accessed by visiting the websites of either office or directly at www.propertyfraudalert.com
Posted: Mon, 5 Aug 2024 - 08:00
Property Tax Notice Reminder The first installment of property and mobile home taxes must be received or post marked by Monday, September 30, 2024 to avoid interest charges. More about Property Taxes & Online Payment Treasurer's Office Receive a Property Tax Notice Reminder by Email
Posted: Thu, 1 Aug 2024 - 08:00
The Scott County Health Department (SCHD) is excited to partner with Scott County Kids and other community organizations to host a community baby shower on Saturday, August 24, 2023, at the TMBC Lincoln Center (318 E 7th St, Davenport) from 1 to 3 PM. The event is free and open to new and expecting...
Posted: Thu, 25 Jul 2024 - 08:00
Anyone in Scott County, IA, needing shelter due to the current flooding or last night’s storm damages is encouraged to call the American Red Cross directly at 1-800-Red-Cross (1-800-733-2767).
Posted: Tue, 16 Jul 2024 - 08:00
SCOTT COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY 1100 East 46th Street, Davenport, Iowa 52807 (563) 484-3050 Readyscottcounty.com Public Information Update on 07/25/2024 Media Release For immediate release RE: Flood Debris Clean-up Guidance for the Unincorporated Scott County Residents Scott County...
Posted: Mon, 8 Jul 2024 - 08:00
The Scott County Conservation Board has approved a special deer hunt for archery hunters only from October 1, 2024 through January 10, 2025 at Scott County Park. This hunt is only for residents of Iowa. Applications are now available and need to be returned no later than Wednesday, July 31st, 2024...
Posted: Mon, 1 Jul 2024 - 00:00
SCOTT COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY 1100 East 46th Street, Davenport, Iowa 52807 (563) 484-3050 Readyscottcounty.com Media Alert - Major Flooding is Likely to Occur The Mississippi River levels will continue to rise in the coming weeks. Timing, river levels, and the possible impacts on Scott...
Posted: Tue, 25 Jun 2024 - 00:00
On March 28, 2023 at 10:00 am, the Scott Emergency Communications Center will conduct an out-of-sequence test of emergency warning sirens in the communities of Eldridge, Long Grove and Park View, in Scott County, Iowa. These additional tests are required to test programming changes made in those communities for the system the system that triggers sirens during an actual emergency.
Posted: Wed, 12 Jun 2024 - 08:00
NEWS RELEASE Release date: Immediate Release – June 10, 2024 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: Mon, 10 Jun 2024 - 08:00
Scott County Auditor and Commissioner of Elections Kerri Tompkins announced today her office will conduct a Post-Election Audit on June 7, 2024, at 9:30 am at the Scott County Administrative Center, 600 W 4th Street, Davenport, Board Room on the first floor. The post-election audit will include the Scott County precinct of D73 selected by lot by the Office of Iowa Secretary of State. Each county in Iowa will conduct an audit of one precinct from that county. The office of U.S. House race for each political party will be hand counted and compared to the machine count of the same ballots.
Posted: Wed, 5 Jun 2024 - 08:00
May 31, 2024 Update # 2: At approximately 01:00 am, most landline services across Iowa were restored, including all 911 services. Locally, Scott Emergency Communications Center, Emergency Management, and most partners have restored landline service. Scott Emergency Communications Center and...
Posted: Thu, 30 May 2024 - 12:00
Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program | Disaster Proclamation
Posted: Sat, 25 May 2024 - 00:00
Wapsipinicon River is Projected to Reach a Major Flood Stage
Posted: Thu, 23 May 2024 - 00:00
Scott County Auditor Kerri Tompkins announced that elections.scottcountyiowa.gov will officially go online on Friday, April 26.
Posted: Fri, 26 Apr 2024 - 08:00
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING -- PROPOSED BUDGET Fiscal Year July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025 County Name: SCOTT COUNTY County Number: 82 The County Board of Supervisors will conduct a public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year County budget as follows: Meeting Date: 4/25/2024 Meeting Time: 05:00 PM Meeting...
Posted: Wed, 10 Apr 2024 - 08:00
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. https://www.scottcountyiowa.gov/conservation/pioneer-village
Posted: Mon, 1 Apr 2024 - 08:00
Scott County Auditor Kerri Tompkins announced the period to submit requests for absentee ballots by mail for the June 4 Primary Election is now open. Iowa law allows county auditors to accept absentee ballot requests no more than 70 days before an election. “Please plan ahead if you know you will not be able to vote in-person on June 4,” said Tompkins.
Posted: Wed, 27 Mar 2024 - 08:00
Release date: March 25, 2024 Contact: Kerri Tompkins, Scott County Auditor 563-326-8631 Absentee ballot date reminders for Primary Election on June 4, 2024 coming soon to Scott County voters’ mailboxes Davenport – Scott County Auditor Kerri Tompkins wants to educate voters on important absentee...
Posted: Mon, 25 Mar 2024 - 08:00
NEWS RELEASE Release date: March 19, 2024 Contact: Kerri Tompkins, Scott County Auditor 563-326-8631 Scott County Auditor, Kerri Tompkins, and her staff have released the notice to property taxpayers today. “House File 718 was passed on May 4, 2023 via Iowa legislators to keep property owners...
Posted: Tue, 19 Mar 2024 - 08:00
NEW 2024 ASSESSMENT AND PROPERTY DATA The Assessor's new 2024 property data and assessed values will be updated to the Scott County Assessor’s Beacon website on or before April 1, 2024. Also, assessment change notices will be mailed out before April 1, to any property where the assessment changed...
Posted: Mon, 11 Mar 2024 - 08:00
Scott County Auditor Kerri Tompkins announced that her office is accepting nomination papers from candidates for partisan county offices for the June 4, 2024 Primary Election. The results of the Primary Election will determine the candidates for the Democratic, Libertarian and Republican parties for offices in the November General Election. The filing period ends at 5:00 pm Friday March 22, 2024.
Posted: Mon, 4 Mar 2024 - 08:00
The Scott County burn ban was lifted on 03/06/2024 at 11:00 am
Posted: Mon, 26 Feb 2024 - 00:00
Be on the look out for some changes to Scott County Land Records Search in the coming weeks. Land Records search hosted by COTT will be unavailable after Friday, February 23 7:00 PM. No online search available the weekend of February 24-25. A new Land Records search system hosted by FIDLAR will come...
Posted: Thu, 1 Feb 2024 - 08:00
Property Tax Notice Reminder The second installment of property and mobile home taxes must be received or post marked by Monday, April 1, 2024 to avoid interest charges. More about Property Taxes & Online Payment Treasurer's Office Receive a Property Tax Notice Reminder by Email
Posted: Thu, 1 Feb 2024 - 08:00
On January 1st, 2024, MEDIC EMS made the transition to a department of Scott County. Now known as MEDIC EMS of Scott County, this change allows us to continue to serve our community, with the added financial stability to ensure that we will remain ready to respond for years to come. For more...
Posted: Mon, 1 Jan 2024 - 08:00
Test of Scott County’s Wireless Emergency Alert System on December 30, 2023, at 01:00 PM. The Scott County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) will conduct a targeted, one-mile radius TEST of the Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) system for cell phones in unincorporated Scott County, near 240th Street and 230th Avenue, (approximately 1.25 miles south of Lost Grove Lake). This test will be conducted on December 30, 2023, at 01:00 PM.
Posted: Thu, 28 Dec 2023 - 00:00
Release date: December 18, 2023 – release immediately Contact: Kerri Tompkins, Scott County Auditor 563-326-8631 Candidate Guide is Available the June 4, 2024 Primary Election DAVENPORT – Scott County Auditor Kerri Tompkins announced today the Candidate Guide ( https://sos.iowa.gov/elections/pdf...
Posted: Mon, 18 Dec 2023 - 08:00
NOW AVAILABLE AS A ONE-HOUR VIRTUAL COURSE Since the 1970s, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Community and Economic Development (CED) has conducted training workshops for township trustees and clerks to help them better understand their roles and responsibilities and how to deliver...
Posted: Tue, 5 Dec 2023 - 08:00