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Posted: May 24, 2021
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After 41 years of service to the health and safety of Scott County residents, Roma Taylor, Clinical Services Manager, will be retiring this Friday, May 28. Her dedication to our community led her to forgo her earlier retirement dates (yes, more than one!) in order to help lead Scott County's COVID-...
Posted: May 24, 2021
The Sheriff’s Office would like to introduce our new Deputy K9, Denali. Denali is a 16 month old Belgian Malinois that was obtained from North Iowa K9. She is a multi-purpose K9, meaning she can be utilized for narcotics searches, tracking of suspects, article searches, building searches, and bite...
Posted: May 14, 2021
Scott County Jail Unsung Hero Award 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. This quarter’s recipient, Officer Luchner, has shown the determination and versatility to become cross-trained in...
Posted: May 3, 2021
The Sheriff's Office would like to welcome Scott County Jails newest Correctional Officers, Officer Sunderlin, Officer Hudson, Officer Gimm and Officer Scheer. We are excited to see them progress in their field training and continue in the Correctional profession.
Posted: April 27, 2021
Last Thursday, Sheriff Lane swore in Reserve Deputy Lutterman. He will be joining our Reserve Unit in the very near future to help out the citizens of Scott County. Welcome and Congrats. Carson Lutterman is originally from Wellsburg, IA. He went to school at AGWSR in Ackley, IA. Carson is a...
Posted: April 27, 2021
The Sheriff’s Office recently hired three new Deputies that will be joining our Patrol Division over the next few months. Deputy Rubino and Delgado just graduated the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy on Wednesday. Deputy Mauro will start the Academy in the next few weeks. The Sheriff’s Office would...
Posted: April 23, 2021
The following policies were approved April 15, 2021 by the Board of Supervisors: Human Resources Policy P "Insurance and Deferred Compensation" is updated to reflect the updates to the flex savings plan. Human Resources Policy V "Employee Recognition" reflects the change to the recognition award...
Posted: April 15, 2021
New vehicle in your future? KNOW YOUR FEES- Delivery and prep charges are added to the sticker price, watch for the extra fees, such as: Documentation Charge for processing title, registration: negotiate ask for a discount, or other adjustments Dealer Prep Vehicle Prep or predelivery inspection:...
Posted: April 1, 2021
Get Vaccinated against COVID-19 and we all Win! It helps you, your family, your work family, and our community in efforts to return to normal! Step 1: Get vaccinated when a vaccine is available to you. Step 2: Self-report proof of being vaccinated through Wellsteps, Genesis on-site clinic or...
Posted: March 24, 2021
PROTECT YOUR CREDIT SCORE Especially in the Pandemic Economic insecurity during the pandemic has far-Reaching Consequences. Your credit score, may have been lowered, a deferred payment listed as missed credit card payment , incorrect information is listed, prior address not changed, important mail...
Posted: March 1, 2021
The Scott County Attorney’s Office congratulates Assistant County Attorney Kim Shepherd on her appointment as District Associate Judge for Clinton County. Kim has served the citizens of Scott County for many years, beginning as a legal intern in 2002 and continuing as an assistant county attorney...
Posted: February 22, 2021
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: January 29, 2021
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Posted: January 24, 2021
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: January 21, 2021
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: January 21, 2021
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: January 14, 2021
The following policies were approved January 7, 2021 by the Board of Supervisors: General Policy 34 "Technology Use" has been updated to address telework arrangements. At the beginning of the pandemic we quickly shifted to permitting telework arrangements. Because of the nature of our work,...
Posted: January 7, 2021
Rita Harkins is retiring after 35 years with the Scott County Attorney’s Office. Unfortunately, we won’t be able to have a party due to the circumstances. Maybe at a later date. She will be terribly missed by the County Attorney’s office along with many other departments in the county and state...
Posted: December 30, 2020
Check out this article from USA TODAY: Scammers are trying to rob Amazon Prime users of $800. Here's what to know. https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2020/12/06/amazon-prime-scam-charges-what-to-know/3811708001/
Posted: December 7, 2020
CONSIDERING NEW APPLIANCES? YOU MAY NEED EXTRAS IN ADDITION TO PRICE OF APPLIANCE Watch out for added Fees such as : In-Home Delivery, Extra Delivery Fees (rural area, extra flight of stairs), Installation, Moving (old appliance to another room or garage), Haul Away or Recycle (old Appliance-remove...
Posted: December 1, 2020
Guidance for celebrating fall and winter holidays while minimizing the spread of COVID-19.
Posted: November 10, 2020
HOW TO SPOT MISINFORMATION ONLINE S I F T STOP - If something you read or see, triggers a strong emotion for you, surprise, anger, or sadness, pause. Some posts aim to elicit strong emotional reaction to override your critical thinking INVESTIGATE THE SOURCE - Unfamiliar with the publication or...
Posted: November 1, 2020
The following policies were approved October 1, 2020 by the Board of Supervisors: Human Resources Policy D “Classification & Compensation” addresses anniversary date of a “per needed” (PRN) temporary staff member to a part-time or full-time position and the impact on their step increases and...
Posted: October 2, 2020
THE FUTURE OF BACK-SEAT SAFETY The Auto Industry and regulators begin to focus more on rear-seat safety. Researchers and automakers are developing new ways to keep passengers safe. Some of those ways that are being looked at are: Virtual Crash Tests, Rear-Seat Airbags and Personalized Safety (...
Posted: October 1, 2020
Deputy Kyle Jager graduated today from the 293rd Iowa Law Enforcement Academy. He will be going through our Field Training Program for the next many weeks and will be joining our Patrol Division once complete. Deputy Jager was born and raised in Davenport, Iowa and graduated from Davenport West...
Posted: September 16, 2020
Please welcome Scott Countys newest Correctional Officers (left to right) Officer George, Officer Burrage, Officer Ryan and Officer Ozmon. They will attend 12 weeks of correctional field training and one week at the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy. We are very fortunate to have them and look forward...
Posted: September 14, 2020
Another Phone Scam is being reported to the Sheriff’s Office, this time a number of Registered Sex Offenders are being targeted and threatened by arrest over the phone if they don’t provide money (gift cards) requested. Their information is being located on public websites which allows the scammers...
Posted: September 8, 2020
CR-SEPTEMBER TIDBIT Preparing for the next storm! Home Generators-Standby Generators or Portable Generators Standby Generators A standby generator kicks on automatically and is sized to power an entire house, they typically run quietly for days or longer without refueling. Models are powered by...
Posted: September 1, 2020
At 4pm, Tuesday, Aug 25, the intranet is moving to a new address https://intranet.scottcountyiowa.gov. By Wednesday, you should be redirected to the new .gov intranet, but if not, type in the new address. Enter your county ID and password, if asked. You can enter and save. If you have question or...
Posted: August 24, 2020
CONSUMER REPORTS-AUGUST 2020 FROZEN MEALS- A CLOSER LOOK As consumers seek to limit trips to the grocery store –many are giving frozen meals a closer look. Things to take into consideration: Difference in nutritional quality of ingredients. New breed of frozen dinners include high-fiber whole...
Posted: August 1, 2020
Deputy Bulman was recognized July 30th at the State Capital for his dedication and his work with processing impaired drivers that were under the influence of drugs in Scott County. In the last year he performed 51 drugged evaluations which was the most in the State of Iowa out of 127 DRE’s (Drug...
Posted: July 31, 2020
Iowa's Annual Sales Tax Holiday - August 7 & 8 Reminder, Iowa’s Annual Sales Tax Holiday is Friday, August 7 and Saturday, August 8. The annual break from sales tax is the perfect time to save on clothes, shoes, or advanced shopping for the holiday season. In general, select clothing and...
Posted: July 29, 2020
Please take a moment to fill out this survey to share your thoughts on your downtown Davenport experiences! Your responses will help shape the vision and strategies in our latest Downtown Davenport Master Plan. Downtown Davenport Master Plan Survey
Posted: July 26, 2020
For IPERS members within five years of retirement INDIVIDUAL RETIREMENT PHONE COUNSELING SESSIONS Individual counseling sessions teach members about their retirement account, including possible retirement dates, benefit payout options and service purchase options. These sessions are currently being...
Posted: July 20, 2020
A Promotional Ceremony was held Wednesday at the Sheriff's Office promoting Deputy Sean Thompson to the rank of sergeant. Sean Thompson was born and raised in Davenport and is a graduate of Davenport Central High School. In 1990 Sean joined the United States Marine Corps and was deployed to the...
Posted: June 18, 2020
The Sheriff’s Office had a swearing in ceremony Wednesday for Deputy Misty Bunker. She was sworn in by Sheriff Tim Lane and will be joining our Patrol Division as soon as she completes her field training. Misty Bunker was born in Oregon and was raised in California. Misty joined the United States...
Posted: June 18, 2020
We would like welcome our newest Park Ranger, Erik Johnson. Erik started in March and we were finally able to officially swear him in at our Conservation Board meeting on Wednesday. Congratulations Erik!
Posted: June 12, 2020
PURCHASING TIDBIT-JUNE 2020 A BETTER HVAC FILTER Your HVAC system needs an air filter to keep central air conditioner (and furnace) to enable it, to protect the mechanicals from dust and debris. The best filters also trap indoor pollutants, dust, pet dander, and pollen. Helping to clean the air in...
Posted: June 1, 2020
You probably have noticed many people wearing face coverings, or you yourself are, while out in public. Below is a link to a short and informative video our partners at MEDIC EMS created on how to safely use, wear, and clean cloth face coverings. Take a look and make sure you are caring for your...
Posted: May 1, 2020
PURCHASING TIDBIT- MAY 2020 ARE RING DOORBELLS LEAVING YOU VULNERABLE? To help address security and privacy, Ring recently rolled out updates, including a new privacy dashboard on its mobile app that will let users manage their connected devices to ensure that hackers and other unauthorized users...
Posted: May 1, 2020
The Sheriff’s Office held a swearing in ceremony welcoming Deputy Kyle Jager. He was sworn in by Major Roth. Deputy Jager will be attending the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy over the next few months and will be joining our Patrol Division when he returns. Kyle Jager was born and raised in Davenport...
Posted: April 26, 2020
The Sheriff’s Office Unsung Hero Award has been awarded to Officer Norin. Officer Norin began her career at the Scott County Jail on October 09th 2017 she has proven to be an esteemed employee. Officer Norin works diligently as the direct supervisor in all housing units, she displays ownership in...
Posted: April 17, 2020
We would like to welcome two new Correctional Officer’s M. Dunn and C. Cortez to the Sheriff’s Office.
Posted: April 14, 2020
6 Tips to Jump Start Your Test Drive Will the car & my phone get along? Connect the car with both cable & Bluetooth, is it easy to make calls and play music? Does it have important safety features? Check window sticker, can you customize these features? Is it comfortable? Explore...
Posted: April 1, 2020
How to Properly Clean your Multi-Function Device What NOT to use and what you CAN use.
Posted: March 31, 2020
COVID-19 resources are being added to the Intranet IT page . Find the IT page by clicking on the Information Technology page on the left navigation panel. New content includes: Telework agreement and support documents GIS Web Application for COVID-19 Cleaning your Multi-Function Device
Posted: March 31, 2020
IT is fielding many requests for Telework. This e-mail is intended to answer many of the questions associated to working from home for Scott County Information Technology supported Offices and Departments. IMPORTANT: If your Office/Department has needs to support telework, please complete the “...
Posted: March 20, 2020
UPDATED 5/21/2020: We greatly appreciate your support and trust, and we want the public to be able to continue to enjoy the outdoors as an opportunity to enhance both your physical and mental health, especially during this period that can create increased anxieties. In accordance with CDC...
Posted: March 19, 2020
The Iowa Department of Public Health has established a hotline for questions regarding COVID-19/coronavirus. Dial 2-1-1 to have your questions answered.
Posted: March 10, 2020
Be Aware of Clauses Whether you realize it or not, chances are you have agreed to arbitration on dozens of occasions. You don’t have to sign or click “I agree” on a website to be bound by arbitration. The clause can appear on product packaging or be buried in warranties, user manuals or website “...
Posted: March 2, 2020
Resiliency Begins With You. Get Started With CERT (Community Emergency Response Team). The goal of CERT is to reduce the loss of life and property after an emergency or disaster, emergency responders must be able to quickly and accurately survey and document the damage. Learn how our CERT can help! The upcoming Damage Assessment class will teach you how to effectively assess and document damage after a disaster, and how to interact with survivors while doing so.
Posted: February 14, 2020
SECRETS TO STRESS-FREE TRAVEL CHOOSE THE RIGHT AIRCRAFT , larger planes are pressurized differently, that benefits with a reduction of fatigue and increased comfort. CHOOSE THE RIGHT SEAT , sitting by galleys or bathrooms may be subject to more noise, light and commotion. CONSIDER AN AIRLINE-...
Posted: February 2, 2020
For IPERS members within five years of retirement Individual counseling sessions teach members about their retirement account, including possible retirement dates, benefit payout options and service purchase options. Schedule your 30-minute counseling session today! Dates: May 4th - 7th, 2020...
Posted: January 28, 2020
The following policies were approved January 23, 2020 by the Board of Supervisors: General Policy 43 “Video Surveillance” was updated to reflect the current practices and procedures. If you have any questions let HR or your supervisor know. The full text of the policy can be viewed at: https://www...
Posted: January 27, 2020
STOP ABBREVIATING 2020. IT MAY LEAVE YOU OPEN TO FRAUD AND COULD COST. This year’s abbreviation is easily changeable and could be used against you. The new year is giving scammers an easy way to forge documents, but you can protect yourself by stop abbreviating the year. The concern is that...
Posted: January 3, 2020
Scott County Purchasing has the new CONSUMER REPORTS BUYING GUIDE FOR 2020 Buying Advice included in the guide: Vehicles (New and Used), Refrigerators, Vacuums, TVs, Grills, Washers/Dryers, Cooktops/Ranges, Electronics and much more! Compare Retailers as well. Anticipating a purchase need in 2020,...
Posted: January 1, 2020
Bill Fennelly, former Scott County Treasurer (1995-2018) passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2019. Our condolences to the Fennelly Family. Service will be Saturday, December 14, 2019 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Saint Paul’s Catholic church 916 East Rusholme St. mass at 11:00 a.m. Lunch at 12-2 at the...
Posted: December 11, 2019
5 Things to Know when Shopping on Amazon Evaluate “Amazon’s Choice” Don’t assume product is better quality or value without doing your own research. Choose your seller wisely When you buy from third-party seller, you might not get Amazon’s typical, 30-day full-refund return policy, click on seller’...
Posted: December 1, 2019
Scott County Board announces Angela Kersten’s appointment as County Engineer November 15, 2019 Tony Knobbe, Scott County Board Chair announced the appointment of Angela Kersten as Scott County Engineer. The Board formally approved her appointment at their meeting on November 14 at 5:00pm. Ms...
Posted: November 15, 2019