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Wednesday Wellness Word
May is High Blood Pressure Awareness Month. Even if you don't have high blood pressure, eating less sodium can help blunt the rise in blood pressure that occurs with age, and reduce the risk of heart attack, heart failure, stroke, kidney disease, osteoporosis, stomach cancer, and even headaches.
Posted: May 4, 2016
Tuesday Tidbit
Use calculators and worksheets on Investor.gov to help evaluate your finances. Calculators are an essential tool to help you evaluate your current financial situation, and to get you where you want to be in the future.
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
FSS Monday Tidbit: Think Green
It’s easy to be GREEN! Did you know that Our Purchasing department looks for Energy Star appliances, uses remanufactured Toner Cartridges? Each of us can help be “green”, and here are a few suggestions: Can that document be scanned and emailed vs printing? Can you print double-sided instead of...
Posted: May 2, 2016
Wednesday Wellness Word
Have you checked out www.QCTrails.org yet? Now that the warmer weather is finally here, it's the perfect time to log-in and set up your free user-friendly, interactive, and mobile responsive account that serves as a resource to highlight multi-purpose trails, parks, and side-paths in our community...
Posted: April 27, 2016
Tuesday Tidbit
Did you elect to contribute to a Flexible Spending Account for Medical and/or Dependent Care? Create an account and manage it online at www.myflexonline.com . Setting up your account is quick and easy, and only takes a few minutes.
Posted: April 26, 2016
Bee pollinating a coneflower.
FSS: Monday’s Tidbit – Bees, Butterflies & Wildflowers
"Did you know?" Bees are extremely sensitive to many commonly applied insecticides. If you must use chemical insecticides in your garden, apply them in the evening when bees are less likely to be active. Also, adult Butterflies require food in liquid form such as plant-produced nectar and from...
Posted: April 25, 2016
Wednesday Wellness Word
Rethink Your Drink! What do you drink? It makes more difference thank you think! When it comes to weight loss, there is no lack of diets promising fast results. No matter what diet you may try, to lose weight, you must take in fewer calories than your body uses. Most people try to reduce their calorie intake by focusing on food, but another way to cut calories may be to think about what you drink.
Posted: April 20, 2016
Tuesday Tidbit
Need help managing your health? UnitedHealthcare is there for you! Managing your health and getting the most from your health plan benefits may be easier than ever. They have a team of people ready to answer your questions and put you in touch with the resources and information to help you live your healthiest!
Posted: April 19, 2016
FSS: Monday's Tidbit - Pollinators & Plants
Did you know? Bees are extremely sensitive to many commonly applied insecticides. If you must use chemical insecticides in your garden, apply them in the evening when bees are less likely to be active. Adult Butterflies require food in liquid form such as plant-produced nectar. They get some of it...
Posted: April 15, 2016
Phase 3 construction pictures.
FSS: Monday's Tidbit - Update on Phase 3 Construction
Construction is coming along at the Courthouse. Work continues on the lower level, first and second floors. We expect construction to finish up end of summer to early fall. Here are some pictures of the progress.
Posted: April 15, 2016
Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau (GTSB) Iowa Department of Public Safety Seal Logo.
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
Picture of a copier.
FSS: Monday's Tibdit - Print Shop
The FSS Print Shop provides printing, copying and mail services to the county, state departments, and external clients. The print shop has the capability to produce high-quality and complex printing jobs as small as postcards up to 3'x4' Posters. For more information and pricing call the Print Shop...
Posted: April 10, 2016
SECC Congratulations
SECC Employee Recognitions
Scott Emergency Communications Center recognizes the following for their dedicated years of service. 15 Years: Tammy Walker (2/5/2001) 5 Years: Peggy Hale (11/04/2010) Annie Nugent (2/14/2011) Laura Salzillo (2/14/2011)
Posted: April 4, 2016
Picture of Courthouse Phase 3 construction.
FSS Monday's Tidbit
Construction at the Courthouse continues, with work in the lower level, first and second floors. We expect construction to finish up end of summer to early fall.
Posted: April 3, 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
Picture of a Prius car.
FSS: Monday's Tidbit - Pool Vehicles
FSS provides a small fleet of vehicles for use by other county departments for business travel. These vehicles typically are used for travel to the State Capitol, travel to training or for filling a need when another vehicle is out of service. The current vehicle pool consists of: Dodge Mini Van,...
Posted: March 28, 2016
Policy Updates
The following policy was approved by the Board: General Policy 42 Twenty-four hour assignment of County Vehicles – the policy addresses the parameters in which an employee is permitted to take a county vehicle home outside of work hours. Administration will be working with Department Heads and...
Posted: March 25, 2016
Tuesday Tidbit
Did you know Scott County offers a Roth IRA to its employees in addition to your 457? Your ICMA-RC representative can help! Click the link below to schedule an appointment with Kyle Holtzen. Meetings are available Tuesday, March 29th, 2016. Schedule a meeting HERE
Posted: March 22, 2016
Severe Thunderstorm Warning Picture.
FSS Tidbit: State Wide Tornado Drill on Wednesday, March 23
On Wednesday March 23, 2016 starting at 10:00AM, please be aware that Scott County is participating, in the state wide tornado drill. Please check with your supervisor to see at what degree your department or office is participating.
Posted: March 20, 2016

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