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...

The Scott County United Way Committee wants to let you know that the Day of Caring is back! You should have received an email on Aug 24. Or email Debbie Dierkes for more information. Here are the guidelines for employees wanting to sign up: Participate, so long as no overtime is required to cover...

Stressed? Confidential help starts with a call. Feeling anxious from time to time is common, and it can be hard to ask for help... Maybe you don't want anyone to know you're struggling... Or maybe you're not sure if mental health support is what you need. You can call the Employee Assistance...

Anxiety Reduction and Self-Care Training (FREE!) Across the Midwest levels of anxiety and depression have remained three times higher than pre-pandemic levels. As we continue to better understand the impact of prolonged ups and downs in our lives, we want to help you look at strategies to assist...

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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...

Nominate Someone for Employee of the Quarter! Have you noticed an employee going above and beyond to demonstrate the County's PRIDE philosophy? If so, nominate them to be the Employee of the Quarter! This is a great way to recognize individuals who always have a positive attitude and give their...

Do you know who you have listed as your emergency contact? Is their contact information accurate? Log in to your MyHR account to take a look and update any necessary information.

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.

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.

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

SAFETY BASICS - FIRE EXTINGUISHERS Keep a fire extinguisher near , but not next to, your stove: Smoke or fire from the appliance could block access. For the kitchen, one with just a B on its label is okay because it will work on oil and grease fires and is small, making it easy to handle. But...

Are nonstick coatings safe? Traditional nonstick pans rely on coatings made with PFAS chemicals, sometimes referred to as “forever chemicals” because they generally don’t break down naturally. Some of these have been linked to environmental harms and serious health concerns. Nonstick coatings are...

SCHD is now offering BOTH Comirnaty/Pfizer (12+) and Johnson & Johnson (18+) vaccines on a walk-in basis. Learn more here .

HOW TO SHOP FOR A CAR LOAN Whether you're a paragon of virtue when it comes to your credit, - or not - there are steps to take before borrowing for a car that will help you make sure that you are offered fair terms and that you don't borrow more than you can afford: Review your credit report and...

Maximize storage space and ensure that everything stays fresh for your holiday meals. Organize Your Fridge Don’t block fridge air vents. It may freeze some items or run too hot in other areas. 1. Top Shelf Items that won’t be cooked or heated. Salads, cold appetizers, desserts. 2. Middle Shelf...

SET UP QUICK & SAFE SMARTPHONE PAYMENTS Convenience of making “contactless payments” with your smartphone. Simply hold the back of your phone close to designated spot on checkout machine to transmit your credit card payment. HOW SAFE IS IT? Apple Pay and Google Pay, two common branded...

Scott County is excited to offer Healthy Lifestyles wellness program through Wellsteps! Wellsteps is a wellness website, by Genesis at Work, that allows employees to earn points by participating in a variety of activities! Earn 100 points or more by September 30, 2022 to get an insurance discount in 2023! The program runs October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022. Biometric screening is already started and must be completed by December 10, 2021 for those participating.

Raffle tickets are now available for: the “Haunting” wood sign are $1.00 each October – March 2022 parking spots in Admin and Courthouse are $1 for 1, $5 for 6 and $10 for 20 tickets. The raffle tickets will be on sale through Friday, September 24th. Get them at the food truck or from your United...

A promotional ceremony was held on Monday, August 16th for Sergeant Greg Hill and Lieutenant Dan Furlong! Congratulations and thank you for your continued dedicated service to the Sheriff's Office and the citizens of Scott County! (from left to right, Lieutenant Furlong, Sergeant Hill and Sheriff...

Congratulations to Lieutenant Tara Dinneweth and Deputy Brian Aldridge for their retirements from the Sheriff's Office. Lieutenant Dinneweth served for almost 17 years and Deputy Aldridge served over 25 years! Thank you for your years of dedicated service to the citizens of Scott County and best...

We would like to Congratulate Deputy Bulman for being recognized today by the Iowa GTSB (Governor's Traffic Safety Bureau) as being the top Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) for the southeast region of the state.

Microchip Shortage Leaves Car Shoppers with Fewer Choices. A microchip shortage caused by global production disruptions, has forced auto manufacturers, to slow or halt production of widely sold models. Your first choice might not be available, and even if it is, dealers may charge top dollar and...

The Scott County Sheriff's Office held a Swearing in Ceremony this morning for Deputy Justin Holmes, Deputy Eric Williams, and Deputy K9 Denali. They were sworn in by Sheriff Tim Lane. Justin Holmes is originally from Dubuque, IA and graduated from Dubuque Wahlert High School. After graduating high...