We would like to Congratulate Deputy J. Johannes, Deputy K. Ahrens, and Deputy C. Law for Graduating last Friday from the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy. They have spent the last 16 weeks away from their families to accomplish becoming a Certified Officer. All three will have roughly another 16 weeks...

Sheriff Lane sworn in Reserve Deputy Matt Fowler, Deputy Harrison Jestel, Deputy Eric Long, Deputy Nicholas Bougie, and Deputy Kavon Grubbs-Hampton at today’s swearing in ceremony held in Eldridge. We would like to Congratulate and Welcome these new Deputies on their new careers in law enforcement...

Deputy Chad Weipert was promoted to the rank of Sergeant by Sheriff Lane. Sergeant Weipert was born and raised in Davenport, graduating from the Davenport Community School District and then Scott Community College with a focus in Law Enforcement. He was hired by the Scott County Sheriff’s Office in...

GET FREE AUDIOBOOKS! Listening to audiobooks can make morning walks and daily commutes a lot less tedious, but downloading titles from conventional apps can be a very pricey habit. One way to save is to “borrow” free digital audiobooks from the library – including new and updated titles. Here’s how...

Did you know your "MyUHC" has an entire section dedicated to mental health services? Well it does! If browsing your mental health benefits feels overwhelming, answer a few questions about what you or your family member is going through and UHC will suggest some options for you to consider. They...

Self-care relies on increased self-awareness. Practicing self-awareness can help you recognize patterns in your emotions, including situations that can trigger worsened symptoms. It can also help identify what activities or tasks are necessary for your well-being, soothe negative symptoms of a...

Being fully aware of your experiences and noticing what is happening in the moment is one of the keys to health and wellness. Often, we go through daily life on autopilot, not fully aware of the present. We can dwell on the past, plan the future, and get hijacked away from paying attention to what is happening right now. Here are 5 ways you can interrupt your day with moments of mindfulness instead of moments of distraction.

A Better Way to Carve Your Pumpkin!! Step 1: CUT THE BASE (instead of cutting the top!) when you pull out that circular piece, a lot of seeds and pulp with come with it, saving time cleaning it out. Step 2: Thin the rind where you plan to carve. Step 3: Trace your design directly onto the pumpkin...

988 is the new three digit, nationwide phone number to connect directly to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Too many people experience suicidal crisis or mental health-related distress without the support and care they need. There are urgent mental health realities driving the need for crisis...