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NOTICE: Until further notice, the Scott County Attorney’s Office will be suspending the following services at our reception counter: Driver's License Reinstatement Delinquent Fine Collection Criminal Complaints You can find new submittal information and electronic forms on their respective pages...

Posted: March 16, 2020

Protesting an Assessment April 2020

Protesting an Assessment: Due to COVID-19 concerns, the Scott County Assessor’s Office is closed to the public, but will continue to operate on a limited basis. All business will be conducted by phone and email only until further notice. Call 563-326-8635 or email [email protected]...

Posted: March 16, 2020

Sheriff's Office COVID-19

Effective immediately and until further notice, the Sheriff’s Office Civil Division and Records Division will no longer be taking walk-in customers. All business will be conducted via email and telephone. For assistance, please email or call our office. You may reach us at sheriff@scottcountyiowa...

Posted: March 16, 2020

Recorder's Office Postpone all Non-Essential Requests

Please postpone all non-essential requests for vital records, marriage applications, boat renewals/transfers, and passports. Due to Covid 19 Corona Virus, Scott County Recorder, Rita Vargas, will be enacting different staffing in the Recorder’s Office. The health and well-being of our customers and...

Posted: March 16, 2020

Practice Social Distancing

What does it mean when people say practice social distancing? Right now, it means: Keep at least 6-feet between you and others. For many adults, that is approximately their arm span. Avoid shaking hands or hugging as a social greeting. Consider avoiding social gatherings/community events where you...

Posted: March 14, 2020

Scott County, Rock Island County Health Department Logos

COVID-19 Press Conference March 13, 2020

VIDEO: Quad Cities COVID-19 Coalition Press Conference March 13, 2020

Posted: March 13, 2020

Quad Cities COVID-19 Update March 13, 2020

Quad Cities COVID-19 Update – 3/13/2020 Due to a global increase in COVID-19, a coalition of Quad Cities area health, business, government and emergency management officials have united to assess our regional situation and provide recommendations on how to minimize the risk for community spread. We...

Posted: March 13, 2020

Assessor Online Services

Due to COVID-19 concerns, the Scott County Assessor’s Office is closed to the public, but will continue to operate on a limited basis. All business will be conducted by phone and email only until further notice. Call 563-326-8635 or email [email protected] Please call or email with...

Posted: March 13, 2020

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2-1-1 COVID-19 Hotline

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

March 9, 2020 Press Conference

Monday, March 9, 2020: Dr. Louis Katz, Medical Director for the Scott County Health Department, and community health partners provided a local update on COVID-19:

Posted: March 9, 2020

McCausland Wildlife Preserve Controlled Burn

The McCausland fire department and other surrounding fire departments will be conducting a DNR approved controlled burn around 4PM, Friday, March 6, 2020 at the McCausland Wildlife Preserve, located just east of McCausland. The controlled burn is estimated to last between 4-5 hours. McCausland Fire...

Posted: March 6, 2020

305th Street bridge between Scott Park Road and 195th Avenue.

305th St. between Scott Park Road and 195th Ave.

SCOTT COUNTY SECONDARY ROAD OPEN NOTICE Road Involved: 305th Street is OPEN between Scott Park Road and 195th Avenue Date Opened: Thursday, May 7, 2020 Description of Closure: Road was closed for a bridge replacement. This project has been completed and the road is open to traffic. SCOTT COUNTY...

Posted: March 6, 2020

2020 March Special Election Turnout

2020 March Special Election voter turnout information.

Posted: March 3, 2020

Connect QC 2050 Online Survey

Bi-State Regional Commission Seeks Input for Future Transportation in the Quad Cities Local officials are working with Bi-State Regional Commission staff to prepare an update of the Quad Cities Long Range Transportation Plan by early 2021. It will include transportation and economic goals, proposed...

Posted: February 13, 2020

Early Voting Satellite Locations for Special Election

EARLY VOTING SATELLITE LOCATIONS NOTICE FOR NORTH SCOTT SCHOOL DISTRICT AND CITY OF ELDRIDGE SPECIAL ELECTIONS Public Notice Notice is hereby given to the voters of the North Scott School District and the City of Eldridge that Scott County will open early voting locations. Ballots for both jurisdictions will be available at all locations. Voter registration forms will be available for new registrations and changes to registrations for people already registered in the county.

Posted: February 6, 2020

New Tanning Facilities Ordinance

On February 6, 2020, the Scott County Board of Supervisors passed and approved new Chapter 39 - Tanning Facilities to the Scott County Code of Ordinances . The code establishes an ordinance for minimum standards for inspections and provides penalties for violation of the provisions of tanning...

Posted: February 6, 2020

Breezy Point shelter overlooking the lake.

New Conservation Online Reservation / Registration System

After a lot of hard work, time, and dedication, we are so excited to finally share our new and improved Reservation / Registration website! We feel the new website is more intuitive and user friendly to navigate, and it's compatible with handheld devices. Reserve your Rental (Cabins, Shelters, Olde...

Posted: February 4, 2020

Delinquent Fine Collection Program exceeded $10 Million

At the end of January 2020, the Scott County Attorney’s Office’s Delinquent Fine Collection Program exceeded $10,000,000 in total collections for the 12 years that the program has been in existence. The Program was started back in February of 2008. Of that total--$3,674,629 has gone back to Scott...

Posted: February 4, 2020

Campers playing with hula-hoops during an indian presentation.

Summer Day Camp Registration Open!

We have openings for children 6 - 12 yrs old who love to explore, learn about nature, and make lots of new friends! Day camps are available starting in June at Pioneer Village. Register now for one or all of the eight, 1 week adventures! Camp Information Online Registration - Now available!...

Posted: February 4, 2020

Property Taxes Second Installment Due

Property Tax Notice Reminder In response to the COVID-19 disaster emergency, Governor Reynolds extended the interest and penalty deadline for the second installment of the 2018 property taxes to Saturday, July 25, 2020. Since this date falls on a weekend, payment deadline is extended to the...

Posted: February 1, 2020

30th Avenue bridge between 230th Street and 240th Street.

130th Ave. between 230th Street and 240th St.

SCOTT COUNTY SECONDARY ROAD OPEN NOTICE Road Involved: 130th Avenue is OPEN between 230th Street and 240th Street Date Opened: Wednesday, April 29, 2020 Description of Closure: Road was closed for a bridge replacement. This project has been completed and the road is open to traffic. SCOTT COUNTY...

Posted: January 31, 2020

Infographic detailing steps to keep food safe for super bowl parties

Super Bowl Food Safety

Food is sometimes the best part of the Super Bowl! Follow this food safety rules to make sure your game day buffet is a win! https://www.cdc.gov/foodsafety/communication/rules-of-game.html

Posted: January 27, 2020

Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) are closely monitoring the spread of novel (new) coronavirus (COVID-19) in the U.S. and Iowa.

Posted: January 23, 2020

2020 Quad Cities Regional Disaster Conference

CANCELLED

Posted: January 20, 2020

Train derailment LeClaire Iowa January 3, 2020 #3

Train Derailment in LeClaire, Iowa

Updated Press Release January 4, 2020 9:27 AM CST At 0800 Saturday morning, LeClaire Fire and Police as well as City officials met with Canadian Pacific Command staff and support members to reassess the ongoing cleanup efforts following the train derailment in downtown LeClaire. Canadian Pacific (...

Posted: January 3, 2020

Scott County Audit Report FY19 Released

Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP has released an audit report on Scott County, Iowa. The County had local tax revenue of $330,558,643 for the year ended June 30, 2019, which included $23,956,900 in tax credits from the state. The County forwarded $306,601,743 of the local tax revenue to the townships, school districts, cities and other taxing bodies in the County. Find the report on the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) page under Administration.

Posted: December 17, 2019

Bill Fennelly Remembered

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

Golf Course Closed for the Season

Glynns Creek Golf Course is officially closed for the season. However, the pro shop is open Tuesdays through Saturdays, 9am to 4pm, until December 21st. It’s the perfect opportunity to get gifts/gift certificates for the golfers in your life. We want to thank everyone who came out to the course...

Posted: November 26, 2019

Park View Rental Public Meeting

PDF of PowerPoint Presentation Attached 12/5/2019 Public Meeting to Obtain Input on Proposed Park View Rental Registration and Inspections Regulations

Posted: November 20, 2019

Special Committee of the Whole - Park View Rental Public Meeting

Public Meeting to Obtain Input on Proposed Park View Rental Registration and Inspections Regulations Notice is given that Scott County will hold a public meeting to obtain input on proposed Park View Rental Registration and Inspection regulations.

Posted: November 20, 2019

Angela Kersten Appointed County Engineer

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

Post Election Audit Show Same Results as Election Day

NEWS RELEASE Release date: Immediate Release – November 12, 2019 Contact: Roxanna Moritz, Scott County Auditor 563-370-3915 (cell) 563-326-8631 (office) Post Election Audit Show Same Results as Election Day Matson Received 211 Votes; Rawson Received 187 In Davenport Precinct 5-3 DAVENPORT – Scott...

Posted: November 12, 2019

2019 City School Election Turnout

2019 City School Election voter turnout information.

Posted: November 5, 2019

New Publication Highlights Connection Between Education and Life Expectancy

New Publication Highlights Connection Between Education and Life Expectancy Publication: Preventative Medicine Reports 2019 Article: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2211335519301512?via%3Dihub A recent study has focused on the link between education and life expectancy. In public...

Posted: November 4, 2019

Health Department Annual Report

Our Fiscal Year 2019 Annual Report has been posted. https://www.scottcountyiowa.com/…/board-heal…/annual-reports

Posted: October 30, 2019

Davenport Citibus parked in the Transportation Center waiting for passengers.

Iowa Public Transit Survey

Iowa Department of Transportation is inviting Iowans to share their opinions Go to Survey and Plan AMES, Iowa – Oct. 18, 2019 – A long-range plan for public transit in Iowa is currently under development. This plan supports the State Transportation Plan, Iowa in Motion 2045, in helping efficiently...

Posted: October 25, 2019

Wheelchair Charging Stations

Scott County has recently installed seven wheelchair charging stations in various locations to make its facilities even more accessible for visitors in battery-powered wheelchairs or scooters. The charging stations have been installed at the Scott County Courthouse, Scott County Administrative Center, Scott County Park Pool, and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessible campgrounds in Scott County and West Lake Parks.

Posted: October 11, 2019

2019 Multi-Residential Equalization Order

Iowa Department of Revenue issues 2019 equalization order of 21% to Scott County multi-residential property values (outside the City of Davenport). Now in the fall of 2019, due to the legally required equalization process, the Iowa Department of Revenue is requiring the Scott County Assessor’s Office to again increase the January 1, 2019 assessed values of all multi-residential properties in Scott County (outside the City of Davenport) by an additional 21%. The Iowa Department of Revenue claims this increase in value is necessary to bring the 2019 assessed values of multi-residential properties into compliance and bring these properties to fair market value, based on recent market sales

Posted: October 11, 2019

Protesting an Equalization Order

Board of Review Special Session guidelines for the recent Iowa Department of Revenue issues 2019 equalization order.

Posted: October 11, 2019

2019 City Primary Election Turnout

2019 City Primary Election voter turnout information.

Posted: October 8, 2019

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