Scott County News and Notices
NEWS RELEASE Release date: November 16, 2022 Contact: Kerri Tompkins, Scott County Auditor 563-326-8631 MEDIA RELEASE: Update-Administrative Recount Davenport – Scott County Auditor Kerri Tompkins shares the Administrative Recount will continue with a ballot hand count on November 17, 2022 at 8:00 a...
Posted: Wed, 16 Nov 2022 - 08:00
NEWS RELEASE Release date: November 11, 2022 Contact: Kerri Tompkins, Scott County Auditor 563-326-8631 MEDIA RELEASE: Administrative Recount Davenport – Scott County Auditor Kerri Tompkins shares there will be an Administrative Recount for the November 8, 2022 General Election. “My job is to audit...
Posted: Fri, 11 Nov 2022 - 08:00
NEWS RELEASE Release date: Immediate Release – November 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...
Posted: Thu, 10 Nov 2022 - 08:00
2022 General Election voter turnout information.
Posted: Tue, 8 Nov 2022 - 08:00
Scott County Auditor Reminds Voters of Important General Election Dates DAVENPORT – Scott County Auditor Kerri Tompkins reminds voters that Election Day is around the corner. “It is important to me to get the correct information out and for each voter to know there are still numerous opportunities available to vote before Election Day.”
Posted: Tue, 1 Nov 2022 - 08:00
November 6, 2022 - Countywide Burn Ban for Scott County, Iowa, has been Lifted The Scott County Emergency Management Agency, in conjunction with the local Fire Chiefs and the State Fire Marshalls Office, has determined that the danger to life and property in Scott County, Iowa, has been reduced...
Posted: Fri, 21 Oct 2022 - 10:00
Scott County Auditor Kerri Tompkins reminds voters that some polling places have changed due to recent redistricting across the state.
Posted: Thu, 20 Oct 2022 - 08:00
Scott County Auditor Kerri Tompkins is excited to share another way to communicate via social media with the Scott County Iowa Auditor’s Office Face Book page.
Posted: Fri, 14 Oct 2022 - 08:00
A ground breaking ceremony for the Youth Justice and Rehabilitation Center will take place on Monday October 17, 2022 at 11:00 am. The site for the new building is located at 4715 Tremont Avenue, Davenport. Parking is available on the site or in the Dee Bruemmer Public Works Parking lot. Brief...
Posted: Wed, 12 Oct 2022 - 08:00
The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (IHHS) announced a new initiative to provide naloxone (the opioid overdose reversal medication) to Iowa organizations, businesses, and schools, in the event that their employees, agents, or volunteers encounter someone experiencing a suspected opioid overdose. Having this medication available could save someone's life.
Posted: Fri, 7 Oct 2022 - 00:00
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: Wed, 5 Oct 2022 - 09:00
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: Wed, 5 Oct 2022 - 00:00
Scott County Recorder, Rita Vargas and the Iowa County Recorders Association wants to make all veterans aware that recording or requesting military records should always free of charge for a veteran.
Posted: Tue, 4 Oct 2022 - 08:00
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 Audit...
Posted: Fri, 16 Sep 2022 - 08:00
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: Wed, 14 Sep 2022 - 08:00
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: Thu, 8 Sep 2022 - 08:00
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: Thu, 1 Sep 2022 - 08:00
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: Tue, 30 Aug 2022 - 08:00
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: Thu, 25 Aug 2022 - 11:15
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: Thu, 25 Aug 2022 - 11:15
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: Thu, 25 Aug 2022 - 08:00
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: Tue, 23 Aug 2022 - 15:00
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 you...
Posted: Mon, 15 Aug 2022 - 08:00
Property Tax Notice Reminder The first installment of property 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: Mon, 1 Aug 2022 - 08:00
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: Fri, 15 Jul 2022 - 12:30
COVID-19 Community Levels are a new tool to help communities decide what prevention steps to take based on the latest data.
Posted: Wed, 13 Jul 2022 - 00:00
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: Tue, 12 Jul 2022 - 08:00
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: Fri, 1 Jul 2022 - 00:00
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: Fri, 24 Jun 2022 - 00:00
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: Thu, 9 Jun 2022 - 08:00
2022 Primary Election voter turnout information.
Posted: Tue, 7 Jun 2022 - 11:00
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: Wed, 1 Jun 2022 - 07:00
Scott County Auditor Kerri Tompkins reminds voters that some polling places have changed due to recent redistricting across the state.
Posted: Fri, 20 May 2022 - 08:00
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: Wed, 18 May 2022 - 08:00
A Health & Wellness Resource Fair is being hosted this Saturday, May 14 by the Scott County Health Department and local community organizations!
Posted: Thu, 12 May 2022 - 08:00
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: Thu, 5 May 2022 - 08:00
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: Tue, 3 May 2022 - 00:00
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: Wed, 27 Apr 2022 - 16:45
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: Fri, 22 Apr 2022 - 18:00
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: Mon, 4 Apr 2022 - 15:15
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: Mon, 4 Apr 2022 - 08:00
Day Camp runs June 3 to Aug 2, 2024 for ages 6-12. Each week a different theme. Register for one to all eight weeks https://www.scottcountyiowa.com/conservation/pioneer-village
Posted: Fri, 1 Apr 2022 - 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.com/conservation/pioneer-village
Posted: Fri, 1 Apr 2022 - 08:00
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: Wed, 23 Mar 2022 - 08:00
Glynns Creek Golf Course is now open for the season (weather permitting). For more information and Tee times, please call.
Posted: Mon, 21 Mar 2022 - 08:00
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: Tue, 15 Mar 2022 - 08:00
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: Tue, 15 Mar 2022 - 08:00
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 that...
Posted: Thu, 10 Mar 2022 - 12:00
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: Thu, 3 Mar 2022 - 12:00
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: Fri, 25 Feb 2022 - 10:45
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 had...
Posted: Mon, 14 Feb 2022 - 09:00
On Wednesday the Scott County Sheriff's Office held a Swearing In-Ceremony welcoming two new Reserve Deputies Jim Morrissey and Bruce Wold. James Morrissey was born at Andrew's AFB Hospital near Washington D.C. Jim graduated from Davenport West High School and was in the U.S. Army. Jim has worked...
Posted: Thu, 10 Feb 2022 - 11:45
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 2000...
Posted: Thu, 10 Feb 2022 - 11:45
On Wednesday, February 9, 2022, 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. Paul Pridemore been hired as the newest deputy sheriff for Scott County and Jim Morrissey and Bruce Wold will be...
Posted: Tue, 8 Feb 2022 - 00:00
Excitement for the Big Game is contagious, but make sure your party is not. Are food safety and virus safety in your playbook? Food safety https://www.cdc.gov/food-safety/index.html Virus safety https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.html
Posted: Thu, 3 Feb 2022 - 19:00
Tax Notice Reminder The second installment of property taxes and mobile home taxes must be received or post marked by Thursday, March 31, 2022 to avoid interest charges. More about Property Taxes & Online Payment Treasurer's Office Receive a Property Tax Notice Reminder by Email
Posted: Tue, 1 Feb 2022 - 08:00
The caucuses are meetings conducted by the Democratic and Republican parties with sites and rules determined by the parties. Caucus sites are not necessarily the same location as polling places. Caucus Finder - When your address pops up, you must click on the map and then the caucus location becomes...
Posted: Mon, 17 Jan 2022 - 08:00
SCHD is now offering BOTH Comirnaty/Pfizer (12+) and Johnson & Johnson (18+) vaccines on a walk-in basis. Learn more here.
Posted: Mon, 10 Jan 2022 - 09:30
The Scott County Sheriff's Office held a Swearing In Ceremony this morning and swore in Deputy Sanchez and Deputy Miller. They will be joining our Patrol Division in the next few months. Congratulations and welcome to Scott County. Aimee Sanchez is originally from Chicago, IL and graduated from...
Posted: Mon, 20 Dec 2021 - 00:00