Scott County News and Notices
On February 27, 2021, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) for the third vaccine for the prevention of COVID-19. Learn more about the Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) vaccine: https://www.fda.gov/emergency-preparedness-and-response/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19/janssen-covid-19-vaccine
Posted: Mon, 1 Mar 2021 - 16:15
March through May is the best time to conduct a controlled burn. Farmers, residents, and land managers are gearing up for spring burn season. Have you ever wondered the many benefits controlled burns? Burns help nutrients back into the soil to promote future plant growth and help control brush, weed...
Posted: Mon, 1 Mar 2021 - 08:00
Edward Rivers, Health Director of the Scott County Health Department, has announced his retirement following 10 years of services. His retirement will be effective March 5, 2021. During his time with Scott County Health Department, Ed most notably was involved in the revision and update of the Scott...
Posted: Fri, 26 Feb 2021 - 10:30
VIDEO: February 25, 2021 Scott County, Iowa & Rock Island County, Illinois Health Departments Press Briefing
Posted: Thu, 25 Feb 2021 - 15:30
VIDEO: February 23, 2021 Scott County, Iowa & Rock Island County, Illinois Health Departments Press Briefing
Posted: Tue, 23 Feb 2021 - 15:30
VIDEO: February 18, 2021 Scott County, Iowa & Rock Island County, Illinois Health Departments Press Briefing
Posted: Thu, 18 Feb 2021 - 15:30
VIDEO: February 16, 2021 Scott County, Iowa & Rock Island County, Illinois Health Departments Press Briefing
Posted: Tue, 16 Feb 2021 - 15:30
VIDEO: February 11, 2021 Scott County, Iowa & Rock Island County, Illinois Health Departments Press Briefing
Posted: Tue, 9 Feb 2021 - 15:30
VIDEO: February 9, 2021 Scott County, Iowa & Rock Island County, Illinois Health Departments Press Briefing
Posted: Tue, 9 Feb 2021 - 15:30
VIDEO: February 4, 2021 Scott County, Iowa & Rock Island County, Illinois Health Departments Press Briefing
Posted: Thu, 4 Feb 2021 - 15:30
VIDEO: February 2, 2021 Scott County, Iowa & Rock Island County, Illinois Health Departments Press Briefing
Posted: Tue, 2 Feb 2021 - 15:30
Public Health Update: COVID-19 Vaccine Registration Thank you for your patience as our department rolled out the first public clinic and the use of a new vaccine management system. We recognize the intense interest in the very limited amount of vaccine, 500 doses total. Due to extreme demand even...
Posted: Mon, 1 Feb 2021 - 08:00
Tax Notice Reminder The second installment of property taxes and mobile home taxes must be received or post marked by Wednesday, March 31, 2021 to avoid interest charges. More about Property Taxes & Online Payment Treasurer's Office Receive a Property Tax Notice Reminder by Email
Posted: Mon, 1 Feb 2021 - 08:00
Scott County Jail Unsung Hero Award goes to Officer Bo! The Unsung Hero citation was created to recognize outstanding performance by staff who step up and go above and beyond in their duties for the jail. This quarter’s unsung hero has become an everyday fixture in our jail. Since the month of July...
Posted: Fri, 29 Jan 2021 - 11:00
VIDEO: January 28, 2021 Scott County, Iowa & Rock Island County, Illinois Health Departments Press Briefing
Posted: Thu, 28 Jan 2021 - 15:30
Baker Tilly US, LLP (formerly known as Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP) has released an audit report on Scott County, Iowa. The County had local tax revenue of $335,882,963 for the year ended June 30, 2020, which included $24,182,771 in tax credits from the state. The County forwarded $311,700,192 of the local tax revenue to the townships, school districts, cities and other taxing bodies in the County. Find the report on the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) page under Administration.
Posted: Wed, 27 Jan 2021 - 08:00
VIDEO: January 26, 2021 Scott County, Iowa & Rock Island County, Illinois Health Departments Press Briefing
Posted: Tue, 26 Jan 2021 - 15:30
To receive updates when information on clinics, priority groups, and other COVID-19 information is posted on our site: Subscribe for COVID-19 Vaccine Updates
Posted: Sun, 24 Jan 2021 - 00:00
VIDEO: January 21, 2021 Scott County, Iowa & Rock Island County, Illinois Health Departments Press Briefing
Posted: Thu, 21 Jan 2021 - 15:30
Sheriff Tim Lane swore in our new Reserve Deputy Joshua Geigle today. He will be joining as a volunteer to assist our citizens of Scott County. Reserve Geigle is also known to the people of the Walcott area with his 19 ½ years of service with the Walcott Fire Department. We would like to...
Posted: Thu, 21 Jan 2021 - 10:30
Please welcome Scott County Jails newest Correctional Officers, Officer McCaffrey and Officer Peters joined the Correctional team on January 11th 2021. Both have served in US Military Services, McCaffrey served in the Army Reserves and Peters continues his service with the National Guard. They are...
Posted: Thu, 21 Jan 2021 - 10:15
VIDEO: January 19, 2021 Scott County, Iowa & Rock Island County, Illinois Health Departments Press Briefing
Posted: Tue, 19 Jan 2021 - 15:30
VIDEO: January 14, 2021 Scott County, Iowa & Rock Island County, Illinois Health Departments Press Briefing
Posted: Thu, 14 Jan 2021 - 15:30
We would like introduce our newest Park Ranger, Bradley Taylor. Bradley started in December and we were able to officially swear him in at our virtual Conservation Board meeting on January 13, 2021. He joins our team with 15 years previous experience with Clinton County Conservation and is excited...
Posted: Thu, 14 Jan 2021 - 08:30
VIDEO: January 7, 2021 Scott County, Iowa & Rock Island County, Illinois Health Departments Press Briefing
Posted: Thu, 7 Jan 2021 - 15:30
VIDEO: January 5, 2021 Scott County, Iowa & Rock Island County, Illinois Health Departments Press Briefing
Posted: Tue, 5 Jan 2021 - 15:30
2020 IRVM program updates 2020 IRVM program produced the largest number of native plantings since its start in 2016. This was due to the hard work of the Secondary Roads crews cleaning out ditches along roadsides, replacing field drives, installing culvert pipes, and bridge repairs. The interest in...
Posted: Fri, 1 Jan 2021 - 08:00
VIDEO: December 30, 2020 Scott County, Iowa & Rock Island County, Illinois Health Departments Press Briefing
Posted: Wed, 30 Dec 2020 - 15:30
With the upcoming winter storm, road conditions in Scott County could vary widely and vary depending upon the storm’s track & timing. Road conditions in some locations could be EXTREMELY treacherous and hazardous, especially in the rural areas of Scott County. The Scott County Emergency Management Agency, Scott County Sheriff’s Office and the Scott County Secondary Roads recommend residents to avoid travel and outdoor activity when possible. Be especially careful on sidewalks, decks, patios, outdoor stairs, and parking lots. Exercise extreme caution if you go outside. Remember as you begin to clear snow that the surface below could be icy and slippery. Slips and falls may happen. We ask all residents within Scott County to use EXTREME caution if you have to travel out and remember that even if a roadway, sidewalk, or driveway appears to be clear, it could still be very icy. Please monitor your local news stations or the National Weather Service for weather updates and changes.
Posted: Tue, 29 Dec 2020 - 15:30
VIDEO: December 22, 2020 Scott County, Iowa & Rock Island County, Illinois Health Departments Press Briefing
Posted: Tue, 22 Dec 2020 - 15:30
Full Moderna education document: https://www.modernatx.com/covid19vaccine-eua/recipients/faq The Moderna vaccine received Emergency Use Authorization by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday, December 18. The Moderna vaccine is available for individuals 18 years of age and older...
Posted: Mon, 21 Dec 2020 - 00:00
VIDEO: December 17, 2020 Scott County, Iowa & Rock Island County, Illinois Health Departments Press Briefing
Posted: Thu, 17 Dec 2020 - 15:30
VIDEO: December 15, 2020 Scott County, Iowa & Rock Island County, Illinois Health Departments Press Briefing
Posted: Tue, 15 Dec 2020 - 15:30
The first doses of COVID-19 vaccine have arrived in our community. Hear from the partners involved!
Posted: Tue, 15 Dec 2020 - 10:00
The Pfizer vaccine received Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Saturday, December 12. The Pfizer vaccine is available for individuals 16 years of age and older. Individuals should talk to their healthcare provider before getting the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine...
Posted: Tue, 15 Dec 2020 - 00:00
The following Q & A was addressed on the December 10, 2020 QC COVID-19 press briefing with local media. The full briefing can be viewed here: https://www.scottcountyiowa.gov/health/post/2020/12/10/covid-19-press-briefing-december-10-2020 Links to COVID-19 vaccine resources, including the CDC, Iowa...
Posted: Fri, 11 Dec 2020 - 10:45
Glynns Creek Golf Course is officially closed for the season. However, the pro shop is open Tuesdays through Saturdays, 9am to 4pm, until December 23rd. It’s the perfect opportunity to get gifts/gift certificates for the golfers in your life. We want to thank everyone who came out to the course this...
Posted: Fri, 11 Dec 2020 - 10:45
Who is involved in the vaccination planning in the Quad Cities? The Scott and Rock Island County Health Departments, emergency management agencies, our local health systems (Genesis and UnityPoint) and Community Health Care, the local federally qualified health center. We are meeting frequently and...
Posted: Fri, 11 Dec 2020 - 10:00
VIDEO: December 10, 2020 Scott County, Iowa & Rock Island County, Illinois Health Departments Press Briefing
Posted: Thu, 10 Dec 2020 - 15:30
VIDEO: December 8, 2020 Scott County, Iowa & Rock Island County, Illinois Health Departments Press Briefing
Posted: Tue, 8 Dec 2020 - 15:30
VIDEO: December 3, 2020 Scott County, Iowa & Rock Island County, Illinois Health Departments Press Briefing
Posted: Thu, 3 Dec 2020 - 15:30
VIDEO: December 1, 2020 Scott County, Iowa & Rock Island County, Illinois Health Departments Press Briefing
Posted: Tue, 1 Dec 2020 - 15:30
NEWS RELEASE Release date: Immediate Release – November 25, 2020 Contact: Roxanna Moritz, Scott County Auditor 563-370-3915 (cell) 563-326-8631 (office) [email protected] Scott County Recount Board to Reconvene to Conduct Post-Election Audit DAVENPORT – Scott County Auditor and...
Posted: Wed, 25 Nov 2020 - 16:30
VIDEO: November 24, 2020 Scott County, Iowa & Rock Island County, Illinois Health Departments Press Briefing
Posted: Tue, 24 Nov 2020 - 15:30
VIDEO: November 19, 2020 Scott County, Iowa & Rock Island County, Illinois Health Departments Press Briefing
Posted: Thu, 19 Nov 2020 - 15:30
VIDEO: November 17, 2020 Scott County, Iowa & Rock Island County, Illinois Health Departments Press Briefing
Posted: Tue, 17 Nov 2020 - 15:30
Wearing masks PROPERLY is critical to helping move us to a safer point in this pandemic. Make sure your mask covers your mouth AND nose. Do your part. Please.
Posted: Fri, 13 Nov 2020 - 20:45
Even before you hear from us, STAY HOME if: you’ve tested positive for COVID-19, live with someone who tested positive, or have spent time around someone who tested for positive.
Posted: Fri, 13 Nov 2020 - 00:00
VIDEO: November 12, 2020 Scott County, Iowa & Rock Island County, Illinois Health Departments Press Briefing
Posted: Thu, 12 Nov 2020 - 15:30
VIDEO: November 10, 2020 Scott County, Iowa & Rock Island County, Illinois Health Departments Press Briefing
Posted: Tue, 10 Nov 2020 - 15:30
Guidance for celebrating fall and winter holidays while minimizing the spread of COVID-19.
Posted: Tue, 10 Nov 2020 - 08:00
VIDEO: November 5, 2020 Scott County, Iowa & Rock Island County, Illinois Health Departments Press Briefing
Posted: Thu, 5 Nov 2020 - 15:30
2020 General Election voter turnout information.
Posted: Tue, 3 Nov 2020 - 08:00
VIDEO: October 29, 2020 Scott County, Iowa & Rock Island County, Illinois Health Departments Press Briefing
Posted: Thu, 29 Oct 2020 - 15:30
Scott County has received the 2020 Winner for Creative Solution to a Common Challenge award from GFOA for the Scott County and Rock Island County Quad-City P25 Radio Project.
Posted: Thu, 29 Oct 2020 - 15:30
VIDEO: October 27, 2020 Scott County, Iowa & Rock Island County, Illinois Health Departments Press Briefing
Posted: Tue, 27 Oct 2020 - 15:30
VIDEO: October 22, 2020 Scott County, Iowa & Rock Island County, Illinois Health Departments Press Briefing
Posted: Thu, 22 Oct 2020 - 15:30
VIDEO: October 20, 2020 Scott County, Iowa & Rock Island County, Illinois Health Departments Press Briefing
Posted: Tue, 20 Oct 2020 - 15:30
VIDEO: October 15, 2020 Scott County, Iowa & Rock Island County, Illinois Health Departments Press Briefing
Posted: Thu, 15 Oct 2020 - 15:30
VIDEO: October 13, 2020 Scott County, Iowa & Rock Island County, Illinois Health Departments Press Briefing
Posted: Tue, 13 Oct 2020 - 15:30