The Waste Commission of Scott County held its Grand Reopening on July 28th, 2016. Lots of great information can be found on their website, be sure to check it out. http://www.wastecom.com/
Posted: July 29, 2016
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PAFR- Popular Annual Financial Report David Farmer, Budget & Administrative Services Director, discussed the status of the PAFR- Popular Annual Financial Report. The “shell” of the document has been created and the theme of this report will be "Scott County’s Mission Statement". David would...
Posted: July 27, 2016
Employees have a source of charitable giving through Community Health Charities (CHC) and it is time again for our annual giving campaign! Community Health Charities is dedicated to regional medical-based non-profits such as American Diabetes Association-Iowa Area, Epilepsy Foundation of North/Central Illinois, Iowa and Nebraska, and Vera French, just to name a few. Your donation can even be earmarked for a specific charity. Now is the time to elect any payroll deductions you may wish to make to Community Health Charities.
Posted: July 27, 2016
Why Thin and Trim Might Not Equal Healthy. Get the skinny on what habits need to be part of the equation: A lot of us may buy into it- the idea that being slender equals being healthy and in good shape. But that might be a risky assumption. There is more to it than that. For example, it's essential to eat right and get regular exercise- no matter your body weight. In fact, research shows that inactive people at normal weights may have higher rates of disease and early death than those who are obese and active. This doesn't mean weight isn't important. But think big picture- with physical activity and smart eating in your sights too.
Posted: July 27, 2016
Do you have an IRA with ICMA-RC? The IRA investments are changing and action is required. Effective September 2, 2016, the Vantagepoint Funds will no longer be an investment option in your IRA. On September 16, 2016, any assets in those funds will be moved to a money market fund, which may not be consistent with your saving and investing goals. If you own Vantagepoint Funds in your IRA you should take action as soon as possible.
Posted: July 19, 2016
Severe weather season is upon us, and there is a service that will text severe weather alerts to your cell phone https://entry.inspironlogistics.com/scott_ia/wens.cfm This is a free service provided by Scott County and the State of Iowa, however, normal message fees may apply. To receive text...
Posted: July 15, 2016
8 Sleep Myths Put to Rest Say goodnight to these common nighttime myths and wake up refreshed. There's so much to do during the day that skimping on shuteye can seem like an easy solution. But a good night's sleep is more than a luxury. It's an essential part of staying healthy. So before you give up on a good night's rest, see if you've fallen for one of these common sleep myths.
Posted: July 13, 2016
City of Davenport is planning to rework the 5th and Western intersection late this year or early next year.
Posted: July 8, 2016
10 Tips for Healthy Travel Summer is here and that marks the unofficial start of vacation season, with sunny, balmy weather beackoning travelers to pack up and go. But satisfying that wanderlust can also leave you at risk for health problems. You might end up sharing a long flight with a sniffling seatmate, struggle to find fresh veggies, or come down with a nasty case of food poisoning.
Posted: July 6, 2016
Your Financial Future Matters....So What's Next? Test-drive a calculator to find ways to save! See how saving now versus later can make an impact on your future savings balance. View how your savings can grow, and how you can boost your savings over time. ICMA-RC has tools, videos, and calculators available for you to help you realize your retirement needs and to assist you with developing a plan to get there!
Posted: July 5, 2016