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The Fourth of July is best known for celebrations with family and friends, enjoying the summer weather with food and drinks. Those celebrations often include drinking alcohol which can lead to impaired driving. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 164 people were killed...

Posted: June 30, 2016

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 8, 2016 through January 10, 2017 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 by 4:...

Posted: June 27, 2016

Free HIV Testing

Visit Walgreens at 1805 Brady Street, Davenport to get FREE onsite HIV testing on June 23-24th between 3pm-7pm or June 25th from 10am to 2pm.

Posted: June 22, 2016

Road Closure - QC Triathlon

The 17th Annual Quad Cities Triathlon will be held on the morning of Saturday, June 18, 2016 starting at 7:00 a.m. and ending around 10:30 a.m., 600+ participants are expected. Motorists are asked to avoid the event area and allow extra time to utilize alternative routes of travel. Road closures...

Posted: June 14, 2016

Announcing: Kayak Rentals at West Lake Park Boathouse!

Kayak rentals will be available at West Lake Park's Boathouse starting Saturday, June 11th. The Boathouse is open daily from 10:00am - 8:00pm. We invite you to come test out the waters and explore another opportunity to be active in the great outdoors! Questions? Call the Boathouse directly at (563...

Posted: June 9, 2016

Primary Election Turnout

Primary Election voter turnout information will be updated on June 7th approximately 11:30 am and 4:30 pm.

Posted: June 7, 2016

Five New Polling Places in Scott County for Primary Election

Primary Election Polling Place Changes B23 Paul Norton Elementary – Temporary Change B32 Bettendorf Middle School – Temporary Change B42 Bettendorf High School – Temporary Change D61 St Ambrose – School of Social Work – Temporary Change D72 Faith United Church of Christ – New Location

Posted: June 3, 2016

New Reserve Deputies

The Scott County Sheriff’s Office would like to congratulate five new Reserve Deputies that were sworn in by Sheriff Conard on June 3rd, 2016. Reserve Deputy Rubino, Reserve Deputy Jensen, Reserve Deputy Olson, Reserve Deputy Jones, and Reserve Deputy Cournoyer. These dedicated individuals will be...

Posted: June 3, 2016

155th Ave Culvert Replacement

155th Avenue is OPEN between 250th Street and 255th Street.

Posted: May 25, 2016

New Sheriff Patrol Headquarters

Groundbreaking Ceremony was held on May 24, 2016 for the New Sheriff Patrol Headquarters Facility. A number of Scott County Board Members along with Sheriff Conard took part in this ceremony. The New Scott County Sheriff Patrol Headquarters will be a 21,000 square foot facility and be located at...

Posted: May 24, 2016

Be Safe, Be Buckled!

For many, buckling up in a vehicle is second nature. However, in 2014, 9,385 people nationwide lost their lives as a result of not buckling their seat belt; and in Iowa in 2014, 118 of the 322 crash fatalities were not buckled up. In our rural state, it is important to note that nationally 61-...

Posted: May 23, 2016

Vehicle Accident on Scott Park Road

On May 15, 2016 at 3:59 pm, Scott Emergency Communications Center dispatched a single vehicle rollover accident in the area of 21445 Scott Park Road. Scott County Deputies’, Eldridge Police Department, Eldridge Fire Department, Medic Ambulance and MedForce all responded to the scene. An Illinois...

Posted: May 16, 2016

National Child Safety Council Award

The Scott County Sheriff’s Office has received the 40 year participation award from the National Child Safety Council which was accepted by Major Thomas Gibbs on behalf of the Sheriff’s Office. This award was presented by John Hauschild from the National Child Safety Council, which is the oldest...

Posted: May 13, 2016

4 Vehicle Accident on I-80

Update –May 10, 2016 The occupants of the 1995 Buick Century that were fatally injured on May 9th 2016 in the accident on Interstate-80, were identified as Angela Quinn (43YOA) and Aaron Quinn (47YOA) both of Albia Iowa. The accident is still under investigation. On May 9th, 2016 at 3:18pm Scott...

Posted: May 10, 2016

Interactive Sample Ballots

New interactive Sample Ballot available to registered voters by the Scott County Auditor.

Posted: May 9, 2016

Now Hiring Lifeguards at West Lake Beach!

West Lake Beach is seeking qualified, friendly, responsible, team players to join our lifeguard staff. To apply, please visit our website at https://www.scottcountyiowa.gov/conservation/employment .

Posted: May 6, 2016

County Administrator Selected

Mahesh C. Sharma of Raymore, Missouri has accepted a conditional offer of employment as the Scott County Administrator.

Posted: May 4, 2016

Stabbing Investigation

On May 3rd, 2016 at approximately 12:58 a.m. , a 64 year old Long Grove resident identified as Ardell Oster Jr called 911 and advised that he had been stabbed by his wife. Oster advised that he had woke up to his wife Patricia Oster stabbing him. As a result if the initial investigation, the...

Posted: May 3, 2016

THANK YOU Correctional Officers and Employees

National Correctional Officers' Week

In 1984, President Ronald Reagan signed Proclamation 5187 creating “National Correctional Officers’ Week.” The first full week in May has since been recognized as National Correctional Officers’ Week to honor the work of correctional officers and correctional personnel nationwide. The Sheriff’s...

Posted: May 2, 2016

Two Vehicle Accident

On May 2, 2016 at 1548 hrs, Scott County Deputies were dispatched to a 2 vehicle accident at the intersection of 60th Ave and 295th St. Scott County Sheriff’s Office, Iowa State Patrol, Walcott Police Department, Dixon Volunteer Fire Department, Medic Ambulance, Bennet Ambulance, Wheatland...

Posted: May 2, 2016

May is Mental Health Month

May is Mental Health Month: 1 in 5 adults in the United States experiences mental illness. Learn more this Mental Health Month.

Posted: May 1, 2016

Absentee/Early Voting Ballots Available

Absentee/early voting ballots for the Iowa Primary Election are available at the Auditor’s Office. The Iowa Primary Election is Tuesday, June 7, 2016.

Posted: April 27, 2016

County Administrator Finalists

Jim Hancock, Scott County Board Chair announced that three applicants have been invited for interviews for the position of Scott County Administrator. The three candidates are Gregg Mandsager of Muscatine, IA, Mahesh Sharma of Raymore, MO and Todd Thompson of Galesburg, IL.

Posted: April 19, 2016

Two New Reserve Deputies Sworn-In

The Scott County Sheriff’s Office would like to congratulate two more new Reserve Deputies, Kyle Jager and Pete McGhee, that were sworn in this morning (April 18th) by Sheriff Conard.

Posted: April 18, 2016

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month

Distracted driving has been a hot topic in the news for several years, and yet, despite great outreach, distracted driving is a growing epidemic. This April, the Iowa Department of Public Safety’s (DPS) Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau (GTSB) wants to bring to light the alarming number of crashes...

Posted: April 13, 2016

Iowa State Sheriff’s & Deputies’ Association Badge.

ISSDA Membership Program

As Sheriff of Scott County, I would like to discuss an issue very close to each of us — crime prevention. Our office is committed to making our neighborhoods safer places to live. By doing so, we will improve the quality of life for individuals and families…both young and old. It is imperative that...

Posted: April 8, 2016

New Reserves Ackerman and Smith with the Sheriff.

New Reserve Deputies Sworn In

The Scott County Sheriff’s Office would like to congratulate our two new Reserve Deputies Eric Ackerman and Jeff Smith that were sworn in on April 4th by Sheriff Conard.

Posted: April 4, 2016

National Public Health Week - www.nphw.org - An Initiative of the American Public Health Association

Public Health Month

Public Health Protects! Learn how the clinical services and environmental health teams work to protect children from lead poisoning in Scott County. http://www.scottcountyiowa.com/health/childhood-lead-poisoning-prevention

Posted: April 1, 2016

Suspicious Activity in Long Grove

On March 31st at approximately 6:45 p.m. the Scott County Sheriff’s Office responded to a complaint in Long Grove on East Grove Street concerning suspicious activity. The complainant reported that she answered a knock at her door where two white males identified themselves as City of Long Grove...

Posted: April 1, 2016

STD Awareness

The third step in protecting your sexual health is Treat . Some STDs can be cured with the right medicine from your doctor. It is important that you take all of the medication your doctor prescribes. Other STDs are not curable, but they are treatable. Your doctor can talk with you about which medications are right for you.

Posted: March 31, 2016

ISSDA Honor Guard

The Scott County Sheriff’s Office along with a number of other agencies from across Iowa make up the Iowa Sheriff’s and Deputies Association Honor Guard. The ISSDA Honor Guard attended the funeral for Officer Susan Farrell of the Des Moines Police Department on March 30th and will be attending the...

Posted: March 31, 2016

Swim Lessons at Scott County Park

Registration begins April 16th and you can register in person at the Scott County Park Entry Station from 8am - 9pm daily. Registration is also available by calling (563) 328-3282 ext. 1 with use of Visa, MasterCard, and Discover. Early bird fee (until 5/15) is $35 per session/per student. After 5/...

Posted: March 30, 2016

LeClaire House Fire

***NEWS RELEASE*** On March 24, 2016 at approximately 0220 hrs, the LeClaire Fire Department, the Princeton Fire Department, The McCausland Fire Department, the Eldridge Fire Department, the Riverdale Fire Department, and the Bettendorf Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 20090 257th...

Posted: March 25, 2016

Vehicle Pursuit

**News Release** - Vehicle Pursuit On March 18th, 2016 at 1915 hours the Buffalo Police Department and the Scott County Sheriff’s Office responded to the report of a robbery in the 11800 block of S. Utah Ave. in Buffalo, IA. The suspect, identified as Barry P. Bennett Jr, was being transported to...

Posted: March 19, 2016

Body Recovered Near Buffalo

**Update** Please see the attached press release from Clinton Police Department regarding a body recovered from the Mississippi River near Buffalo yesterday. Any further information regarding this case please direct them to the Clinton Police Department. ***NEWS RELEASE*** On Thursday, March 17,...

Posted: March 18, 2016

Vehicle Accident Utica Ridge and 210th St

On March 16th, 2016 at approximately 1808 hours Scott Emergency Communications Center received a call reporting a accident at Utica Ridge Rd and 210th Street involving a serious collision. Deputies from the Scott County Sheriff's Office, Eldridge Fire Department, MEDIC Ambulance, Iowa State Patrol, and MEDFORCE Air Ambulance were dispatched to the scene.

Posted: March 17, 2016

Sheriff's Office Assigned Vehicle Program

The Scott County Sheriff's Office would like to clarify some information in regards to the Assigned Vehicle Program for the Scott County Sheriff's Office. Previously it had been proposed to eliminate assigned vehicles from all county agencies/offices. We believe we have arrived at a solution with...

Posted: March 16, 2016

Parcel Search Improvements

The Scott County Assessor’s Office has made some exciting changes to the Scott County parcel search and results. We feel the changes make the service more interactive and user-friendly, especially for commercial and industrial property searches in Scott County.

Posted: March 16, 2016

Golf Course Open

Glynns Creek Golf Course is open for the season . We look forward to seeing you. If you would like to schedule outings or have questions, please call John Valliere, Golf Professional at (563) 328-3284 and you will return a call as soon as possible. www.scottcountyiowa.com/conservation/glynns-creek-...

Posted: March 10, 2016

Quad Cities Activity Guide

The 2016 Activity Guide, published by the Quad Cities Convention and Visitor's Bureau, is a full-color comprehensive look at everything there is to see and do in the Quad Cities. View it online, or request a copy by mail. 2016 Quad Cities Activity Guide

Posted: March 7, 2016

Public Notification

Ben Sanders, aka Todd Brown, aka Sandman Sanders, is a convicted sex offender. He is required to register as a sex offender in Iowa. On February 29th he will move to 530 Ripley Street, apartment 4. Ben Sanders has been classified as a Tier III offender. He is required to report quarterly to the...

Posted: February 29, 2016

TFQC Year in Review

The Tobacco-Free QC Coalition has posted the Year in Review for FY2015. The TFQC is a bi-state coalition formed by a visionary effort to unite many local resources to reduce the impact of tobacco and improve the health of the Quad City community.

Posted: February 26, 2016

County Administrator Application

Scott County has retained Waters & Company, a Springsted Company to conduct a recruitment for a new County Administrator for Scott County. The position will be open until March 25th.

Posted: February 26, 2016

Interstate 80 Study

The Iowa DOT is studying Interstate 80 in Iowa from Illinois to Nebraska in an effort to increase mobility across the interstate system. Find information such as maps, special studies, and online public meetings on the study web page updated throughout the course of the study. I-80 Planning Study...

Posted: February 25, 2016

Fingerprint Scheduling

Effective Monday, February 29, 2016 the Scott County Sheriff’s Office will offer an online service to schedule fingerprint appointments, with the option to pay using credit/debit card. The cost to be fingerprinted will be $20.00. Citizens will still be able to schedule an appointment in person at...

Posted: February 24, 2016

Rental House Scam!!!

The Scott County Sheriffs Office is posting this informational announcement regarding a scam that has recently been taking place on Craigslist.org (Quad Cities) in a posting for a rental house in Davenport. The address of the residence involved is 1933 W. 38th Street and the following is being responded to by people answering to the involved scam ad

Posted: February 24, 2016

Bettendorf Reappraisal Project

The County Assessor’s Office with the approval of the Conference Board has hired Vanguard Appraisals Inc. to do a door-to-door revaluation within the Bettendorf city limits to be completed for the January 1, 2017 assessment year. Visit this page for appraisal staff photos and information.

Posted: February 18, 2016

National Condom Day

February 14 is National Condom Day. Click on this link to learn more about STD prevention and treatment.

Posted: February 12, 2016

Operation "Methed Up"

The Scott County Sheriff’s Office Special Operations Unit has been involved in an ongoing methamphetamine investigation since summer of 2015 which has netted 46 arrests to date. The investigation started in August, 2015 with a tip involving illegal methamphetamine manufacture and use in the Lake...

Posted: February 10, 2016

Board Seeks Input in Administrator Search

Scott County has retained Waters & Company, a Springsted Company to conduct a recruitment for a new County Administrator for Scott County. The Board of Supervisors received input from the Scott County community regarding thoughts on experience, management and leadership characteristics...

Posted: January 29, 2016

Citizens Police Academy

Every February, in cooperation with other area Scott County Police agencies, the Bettendorf Police Department sponsors a Citizens Police Academy. The Academy is an eight week program designed to give each participant a basic knowledge of how their law enforcement agencies operate. Each participant...

Posted: January 21, 2016

Life Saving Award

On Friday, January 22, 2016, the Sheriff's Office will be presenting a Life Saving Award at 9:00 a.m. in the Sheriff's Office Administrative Conference Room in the Scott County Courthouse. Scott County Sheriff's Deputy Jamey Fah, Blue Grass Fire Chief Brian Seamer, Blue Grass Firefighter Josh...

Posted: January 21, 2016

January Public Health Connection Newsletter

The January Public Health Connection talks about the benefits of workplace wellness programs and covering your cough when sick. Read all about it! http://www.scottcountyiowa.com/health/newsletter .

Posted: January 7, 2016

Cervical Health Awareness Month

Cervical Health Awareness Month: the HPV vaccine and screenings are the best ways to prevent and detect cervical cancer.

Posted: January 4, 2016

Meth Investigation

NEWS RELEASE On December 21st, 2015 the Scott County Special Operations Unit served three residential search warrants in the City of Davenport as part of an extensive methamphetamine investigation. Based on information received from the public, agents established a conspiracy to manufacture...

Posted: December 22, 2015

Vehicle Accident rural Walcott

Update - December 23rd, 2015 The driver of the 2000 Ford F150 pickup who was fatally injured on 12/22/15 was identified as Paul H. Ostrand, 55, from Stockton, IA. The accident remains under investigation. NEWS RELEASE On December 22nd, at approximately 5:36 pm, Scott County Sheriff's deputies...

Posted: December 22, 2015

Distinguished Budget Presentation Award

Scott County has received the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for Scott County’s current FY16 Budget.

Posted: December 16, 2015

Street Parking Changes on Ripley

Effective December 10, 2015, signs on Ripley Street by the City of Davenport designate "Official Sheriff's Dept. Vehicle Parking Only" from 4th Street to the exit of the sally port of the Scott County Jail. Violators will be ticketed and/or towed by the City of Davenport.

Posted: December 10, 2015

Sheriff Conard, Office Rupe, and Major Gibbs

Children's Christmas Bike Giveaway

On December 8, 2015, the Scott County Sheriff’s Office Community Restoration Program participated in this year’s Children’s Christmas bike giveaway at the Friendly House in Davenport. The Community Restoration program was started in 2004 by Sheriff Conard and designed to involve low risk, minimum...

Posted: December 10, 2015

Sheriff's Office to participate in I-PLEDGE

SCOTT COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE TO PARTNER WITH IOWA ABD FOR TOBACCO, ALTERNATIVE NICOTINE AND VAPOR PRODUCT EDUCATION AND ENFORCEMENT Davenport, Iowa (December 09, 2015) – The Scott County Sheriff’s Office has taken a pledge to keep tobacco, alternative nicotine and vapor products out of the hands...

Posted: December 10, 2015

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