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Remembrance of Glen Erickson Many current Scott County employees and elected officials did not know or have the opportunity to work with Glen Erickson. But even though Glen retired in 2001 the influence of his leadership at Scott County still can be felt. Glen placed a high value on dedicated...

Posted: October 1, 2019

2019 Community Health Improvement Plan

We are happy to announce the release of the 2019 Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) for the Scott County and Rock Island County Health Departments. The CHIP is a product of efforts by the community to formulate goals, strategies, and an action plan to address priority issues identified...

Posted: September 16, 2019

Transportation Citizen Input Survey

To check the pulse of our citizens, Bi-State Regional Commission is conducting an online survey about the Quad Cities transportation – roads, transit buses, trails, sidewalks, and air and water travel. The survey will ask public opinion on area congestion, mobility demands, and general ease of getting around. To participate, go to https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BiState_Survey , or the Bi-State Regional Commission website at www.bistateonline.org .

Posted: September 6, 2019

Open Campsite at Buffalo Shores Campground.

Buffalo Shores Campground Now Open!

Just in time for the Labor Day Weekend, the Scott County Conservation Board is pleased to announce that after being closed for the entire season due to flooding, the majority of the camp sites at Buffalo Shores Campground are now open. The row closest to the river will remain closed for an...

Posted: August 29, 2019

United States Census 2020. 2020census.gov

Application Days for Census 2020 Job

Earn extra income while helping your community. Scott County pay rates are $21.00 per hour. The Census is hiring for a variety of temporary jobs including census takers, recruiting assistants, office staff and supervisors. Apply for one of thousands of temporary #2020CensusJobs. New times added for February

Posted: August 26, 2019

Screen shot of Census Address Canvass Operation.

Census Address Canvassing Operation

Be aware that Address Canvassing is commencing. Census workers will be working throughout communities until October 18th, verifying locations of houses, apartments, shelters and other places where people could live or stay. The purpose of Address Canvassing is to ensure the census address list is...

Posted: August 12, 2019

Property Taxes First Installment Due

Property Tax Notice Reminder The first installment of property taxes and mobile home taxes must be received or post marked by Monday, September 30, 2019 to avoid interest charges. More about Property Taxes & Online Payment Treasurer's Office Receive a Property Tax Notice Reminder by Email

Posted: August 1, 2019

Feedback Needed: State of Iowa Post Flooding Survey

The State of Iowa is seeking and collecting information from impacted residents following the Mississippi Flooding that took place in April and May 2019. Click heading to learn more.

Posted: July 19, 2019

Archery Controlled Deer Hunt at Scott County Park

The Scott County Conservation Board has approved a special deer hunt for archery hunters only from October 10, 2019 through January 10, 2020 at Scott County Park. This hunt is only for residents of Iowa. Applications are now available and need to be returned no later than Wednesday, July 31st by 4:...

Posted: July 1, 2019

Fireworks show on the Mississippi River in front of the Centennial Bridge.

Consumer Fireworks Reminder

Please be reminded: Consumer fireworks are only permitted on July 3 and July 4 from 2 PM until 11 PM. Please be a good neighbor. See Chapter 19 of County Code of Ordinances .

Posted: July 1, 2019

Team up to Clean up - Iowa Illinois - X Stream Cleanup.

Flood Cleanup 2019

NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release June 25, 2019 Media Contacts: Megan Fox [email protected] (563) 386-9575 Kurt Liske [email protected] (563) 386-9575 CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS: REGISTER FOR FLOOD CLEANUP 2019 TODAY! QUAD-CITIES—Xstream Cleanup, in response to record flooding, is seeking...

Posted: June 25, 2019

West Lake Complex - Lake Restoration Project

Scott County Conservation Board & Iowa DNR are renovating the West Lake Complex to improve water quality and recreational opportunities Watershed protection from March to November 2019 involves 5 ponds and one bio-swale Liberalized Fishing Regulations 1 April – 15 July 2019 Water drawdown...

Posted: June 18, 2019

Quad Cities Museum Week

Quad Cities Museum Week June 8-16, 2019 Celebrate the 5th year of this annual June event in the Quad Cities. Museum Week was created to celebrate our region’s museums, their amazing collections, stories, history, and their importance to communities. In fact, with 14 participating museums to visit,...

Posted: June 5, 2019

The splash pad at Scott County Park Pool.

OPENING ANNOUNCEMENT: Pool & Beach Schedule

The Scott County Park Pool, West Lake Beach and Boathouse are scheduled to be open daily for the season on Saturday, June 8th. The Pool will not be open June 3rd through the 7th. The Beach and Boathouse are open 4:00pm-8:00pm through Friday, June 7th. Season passes are available for purchase and...

Posted: June 3, 2019

Passport Hours June-August

Passport acceptance services are ONLY offered on Tuesdays from 8 - 4 PM , for the months of June, July, and August.

Posted: May 22, 2019

Board of Review - Extended Session - Federal Disaster Area

DATE: Monday, May 13, 2019 TO: All Scott County, Iowa Property Owners RE: Board of Review – Extended Session – Federal Disaster Area Due to the recent record-setting flooding, on Saturday, May 10, 2019, the federal government declared Scott County, Iowa a federal disaster area. Per Iowa Code 441.37...

Posted: May 13, 2019

Mississippi River Flooding Update - Flood Donations Center

May 8, 2019 From: Public Information Officer, 563-484-3058 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Mississippi River Flooding – Flood Donation Center The Salvation Army will open a Flood Donation Center on Friday, May 10, 2019. The Flood Donation Center will be a location for individuals to donate items, and to...

Posted: May 8, 2019

Road closed barricades flooded in water on River Drive.

2019 Flood Resources

Volunteer resources have been updated.

Posted: May 8, 2019

Mississippi River Flooding - No Increased Tetanus Risk

People commonly ask about the risk of tetanus during floods. Flooding is NOT shown to increase the risk for tetanus disease. However, people are at risk for tetanus infection IF they are injured and have wounds that are contaminated by the environment. Any time you receive a wound, ask your...

Posted: May 6, 2019

Downtown davenport flood water and buildings

Flood-Related Health Information

Flood-related information to keep yourself healthy and safe during the flooding. http://idph.iowa.gov/flooding

Posted: May 3, 2019

Mississippi River Flooding Update - Flood Safety

May 2, 2019 From: Public Information Officer, 563-484-3058 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Mississippi River Flooding - Flood Safety Record levels flooding of the Mississippi River are impacting the wastewater plant and the plant has now reached its capacity. We are seeing surcharge in the main lines. With...

Posted: May 2, 2019

Mississippi River Flooding Update - 5-2-2019

May 2, 2019 From: Public Information Officer, 563-484-3058 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Update on Response to Mississippi River Flooding As flooding conditions continue to change due to additional rainfall, the Scott County Emergency Management Agency (EMA), the Cities of Davenport and Bettendorf, partner...

Posted: May 2, 2019

Relocation Assistance due to Flooding in Downtown Davenport

Date April 30, 2019 Contact: Scott County Emergency Management, Public Information Officer (563) – 484-3058 re: Relocation Assistance due to flooding in Downtown Davenport Residents in downtown Davenport are being evacuated, due to flooding. If you are in need of assistance in leaving the area...

Posted: April 30, 2019

280th St between 200th Ave and 210th Ave

SCOTT COUNTY SECONDARY ROAD CLOSURE NOTICE Road Involved: 280th Street is closed between 200th Avenue and 210th Avenue Date Closed: Monday, April 29, 2019 Description of Closure: Road is closed due to a cross road culvert failure. Road is closed for culvert repair. The road may be closed for 5...

Posted: April 29, 2019

130th Ave between 230th St and 240th St

UPDATED 08:00 04/29/19: SCOTT COUNTY ROAD CLOSURE NOTICE Road Involved: 130th Avenue will be closed between 230th Street and 240th Street Date Closed: Tuesday-April 23, Wednesday-April 24, Thursday-April 25, Friday-April 26, Monday-April 29, 2019, Tuesday-April 30 through Friday-May 3, 2019...

Posted: April 22, 2019

Site of culvert construction on 190th Ave.

190th Ave between 270th St and 250th St

UPDATED 12:00 04/29/19: SCOTT COUNTY ROAD CLOSURE NOTICE Road Involved: 190th Avenue is closed between 270th Street and 250th Street Date Closed: Monday, April 22, 2019 Description of Closure: Road is closed for culvert replacements at Glynns Creek. The road may be closed for 15 working days. SCOTT...

Posted: April 22, 2019

Maintain your Current Flood Protection

SCOTT COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COMMISSION Bettendorf Mayor Bob Gallagher, Chair David Donovan SECC/EMA Director 1100 East 46th Street, Davenport, Iowa 52807 (563) 484-3050 https://www.scottcountyiowa.com/ema News Release - for immediate release April 18, 2019 Scott County Emergency Management is...

Posted: April 18, 2019

Measles

Measles has been identified in Iowa. Information about measles, the MMR shot, and resources is available on the SCHD webpages.

Posted: April 16, 2019

Downtown davenport flooded along the riverfront up to River Drive.

Scott County Disaster Proclamation April 11, 2019

On April 11th, 2019, Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds signed a disaster proclamation for Scott County as one of several Iowa Counties impacted by flooding. That proclamation means that grant assistance and case management services are available to impacted residents for needs including: auto and home repairs, clothing, food and emergency housing. Individuals and families must meet income eligibility guidelines to qualify for the Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program. There are no income eligibility guidelines for case management assistance. Click on title for complete assistance information.

Posted: April 11, 2019

Potable Water & Cleanup Kit Distribution

The Scott County Emergency Management Agency will be working with the American Red Cross, Salvation Army & Quad City CERT Volunteers to distribute bottled water & cleanup kits to residents that are being affected by the flood. Residents who are currently impacted with the current flooding, and don’t have access to clean, potable water, are eligible to received donated bottled water. Potable Water Distribution point will be at the former Pleasant Valley Fire Station building, 24495 Valley Dr. Bettendorf, IA 52722, or City of Davenport Mobile Police Precinct, at Utah & S. Concord Street Davenport. Click title for pickup dates & times.

Posted: April 11, 2019

April 2019 Flood Resources

April 2019 Flood Resources from Scott County EMA. [ Link to Iowa.gov Inactive ] Potable Water Distribution Residents who are currently impacted with the current flooding, and don’t have access to clean, potable water, are eligible to received donated bottled water. Scott County Disaster...

Posted: April 11, 2019

Public Safety Telecommunicator's Week 2019

RECOGNIZING NATIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY TELECOMMUNICATOR’S WEEK APRIL 14TH – APRIL 20TH, 2019 Each year, the second full week of April is dedicated to the men and women who serve as Public Safety Telecommunicator’s. This week is designated to recognize those Public Safety Telecommunicator’s who serve the public in countless ways without due recognition by the beneficiaries of their services. We at SECC would like to recognize our Public Safety Telecommunicators and thank them for their service and commitment to the profession.

Posted: April 1, 2019

photo of people on a boat at the fishing dock

Fishing Regulations Relaxed at West Lake Park

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources will relax the fishing regulations at Lake of the Hills, Railroad Lake, Lambach Lake and Bluegrass Lake at West Lake Park starting April 1st to allow anglers to more freely harvest fish before the lakes’ water levels are lowered this summer. Anglers with a...

Posted: April 1, 2019

Glynns Creek Golf Course Opening

Glynns Creek Golf Course is scheduled to open for the season (weather permitting) Friday, March 22nd at 10:00am. For more information and Tee times, please call.

Posted: March 20, 2019

2019 Quad Cities Disaster Readiness Conference

Quad Cities Disaster Readiness Conference Tuesday, April 2, 2019 Program: 8:15am-4:00pm Doors open at 7am Lunch Provided for Registrants Waterfront Convention Center, Bettendorf, Iowa Registration Closes March 28—No Walk-ins

Posted: March 15, 2019

2019 Bettendorf Special Election Turnout

Bettendorf Special Election voter turnout information.

Posted: March 5, 2019

Two instructors in the pool demonstrating a skill to a group of children sitting along the edge of the pool.

Learn to Swim at Scott County Park!

Scott County Park Pool is proud to be an American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim Provider. The Learn-to-Swim program is unique compared to other learn to swim programs. Classes are offered for children ages 3 years old and up. Students progress through the levels at their own pace, mastering the skills in...

Posted: March 1, 2019

Property Taxes Second Installment Due

Tax Notice Reminder The second installment of property taxes and mobile home taxes must be received or post marked by Monday, April 1, 2019 to avoid interest charges. More about Property Taxes & Online Payment Treasurer's Office Receive a Property Tax Notice Reminder by Email

Posted: March 1, 2019

Precision Epidemiology and Public Health

Recent work in understanding the genetic makeup of infectious diseases is helping public health be more successful in preventing their spread and creating interventions that are successful. Learn more.

Posted: February 7, 2019

2019 Scott County Economic Development Summit

Press Release Scott County Economic Development Summit Featuring Luncheon Keynote Presentation by Debi Durham, Director, Iowa Economic Development Authority Presented by the Scott County Board of Supervisors In partnership with Bi-State Regional Commission and Quad Cities First Thursday, February...

Posted: February 7, 2019

Elected Officials Swearing In January 2, 2019

Scott County welcomes new and returning elected officials during the swearing in ceremony on Wednesday, January 2, 2019.

Posted: January 2, 2019

Health Department Achieves National Accreditation

The Scott County Health Department (SCHD) announced December 11 that it has achieved national accreditation through the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB). Accreditation demonstrates SCHD’s ability to meet national standards for high quality public health services, leadership, and accountability. Learn more about what this means for the community.

Posted: December 11, 2018

2018 School District Special Elections Turnout

Special Elections voter turnout information will be updated on December 11th approximately 11:30 am and 4:30 pm.

Posted: December 11, 2018

Requesting Proposals for Aerial Photography

The Bi-State Regional Commission (Bi-State) a regional Council of Governments on behalf of a multi-jurisdictional, multi-agency consortium is coordinating a joint acquisition of spring 2019 aerial photography, LiDAR, and topographic mapping services. The Consortium is requesting proposals from...

Posted: December 11, 2018

Romaine Lettuce Advisory

CDC is advising that U.S. consumers not eat any romaine lettuce, and retailers and restaurants not serve or sell any, until we learn more about the outbreak.There have been no cases of illness associated with this outbreak in Iowa; however, Iowans are included in the nationwide safety alert advising not to eat any form of Romaine lettuce. https://www.cdc.gov/ecoli/2018/o157h7-11-18/index.html (not an active link as of 5/28/24)

Posted: November 20, 2018

New Deputies

Scott County Sheriff's Office held a Swearing In Ceremony on November 9th. Curt Wilson, Christopher Laye, Douglass Adams and Jonathon Johnson have been hired as the newest deputy sheriffs for Scott County. Curt Wilson grew up in Bettendorf, Iowa and graduated from Bettendorf High School in 1990...

Posted: November 9, 2018

Swearing In Ceremony

On Friday, November 9th at 0900, the Scott County Sheriff's Office will hold a Swearing In Ceremony in the Sheriff's Office Conference Room on the second floor of the Scott County Courthouse. Curt Wilson, Christopher Laye, Douglass Adams and Jonathon Johnson have been hired as the newest deputy...

Posted: November 8, 2018

2018 General Election Turnout

General Election voter turnout information will be updated on November 6th approximately 11:30 am and 4:30 pm.

Posted: November 6, 2018

Elevator Project Admin Center

Elevator modernization starting Wednesday, November 14, 2018 may increase elevator wait times, until completion in January 2019. Regularly check this webpage for status updates. Affected offices and departments on floors 3-6 of the Administrative Center include Health Department, Community Services, Auditor, Recorder, County and City Assessors, Administration, Human Resources, Facilities, and Scott County Kids.

Posted: October 31, 2018

Reserve Deputies Sworn-In

Sheriff Lane swore in Reserve Deputy’s Shaun Logan and Alex Gries today at a ceremony held at the Sheriff’s Office. We would like to welcome them to the Scott County Sheriff’s Office. Shaun Logan is the son of Vickie Logan and the late Mike Logan. After high school at North Scott High School, Shaun...

Posted: October 12, 2018

Promotional Ceremony

On Friday, October 12th, the Scott County Sheriff’s Office held a Promotional Ceremony at the Sheriff’s Office. Deputy Eric Roloff was promoted to the rank of sergeant. Eric Roloff is originally from State Center, IA where he graduated from West Marshall High School. After High School he attended...

Posted: October 12, 2018

Impassable Roads Due to Flooding 2018

UPDATED 07:45 AM 10/23/18: SCOTT COUNTY SECONDARY ROAD DEPARTMENT PASSABLE ROAD NOTICE DUE TO FLOOD WATER RESCINDING Date of Passable Condition: Tuesday, October 23, 2018. Flood water has rescinded from the roadway and all routes listed above are passable. Roads Involved: 288th Street: From 82nd...

Posted: October 10, 2018

Opportunity Atlas

Opportunity Atlas is a new data tool available to tell the story of how social determinants of health such as parental income, race, and gender impact children’s outcomes in adulthood. Are their future earnings impacted? Do these factors impact their likelihood of being incarcerated? Click the heading to learn more about the Opportunity Atlas.

Posted: October 5, 2018

Picture of a grown man and child on a boat dock with trout in a fishing net.

Trout Release

Plan to be at West Lake Park, Lake of the Hills, Gate 1 at 10:30am. 2,000 rainbow trout will be released with 200 tagged giving you a chance to win a great prize*! There will also be raffle prizes where any person at the event has a chance of winning a prize. Several sponsors will be available...

Posted: October 1, 2018

Food Rescue Workshop - 10/4/18

The Food Rescue Partnership of the Quad Cities is hosting a food rescue workshop to share how area establishments are rescuing food to reduce costs and see potential tax advantages by keeping food out of the landfill through reduction, donation, feeding animals, and composting. Click heading to learn more.

Posted: September 26, 2018

2018 Early Voting Satellite Locations

Beginning October 10, 2018 Scott County will open early voting satellite locations. Ballots for all Scott County precincts 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: September 14, 2018

2018 Health Assessment

The 2018 Community Health Assessment for Scott, Rock Island, and Muscatine counties is now available for review. This assessment helps to tell the story of health in our community, from health status and health behaviors, to community assets and forces impacting our ability to be healthy. We would like your feedback on the assessment and its findings. Please review the assessment and provide your feedback here: http://quadcities.healthforecast.net

Posted: September 12, 2018

Property Taxes First Installment Due

Tax Notice Reminder The first installment of property taxes and mobile home taxes must be received or post marked by Monday, October 1, 2018 to avoid interest charges. More about Property Taxes & Online Payment Treasurer's Office Receive a Property Tax Notice Reminder by Email

Posted: September 1, 2018

2017 Kids Count Data Book: State Trends in Child Well-Being

2017 Kids Count Data Book: State Trends in Child Well-Being Annie E. Casey Foundation http://www.aecf.org/m/resourcedoc/aecf-2017kidscountdatabook.pdf The most recent report completed by the Annie E. Casey Foundation gathers and studies data on a number of indicators that impact the health and well...

Posted: August 8, 2018

Early Childhood Is Critical to Health Equity

Early Childhood Is Critical to Health Equity Robert Wood Johnson Foundation & University of California, San Francisco https://www.rwjf.org/content/dam/farm/reports/reports/2018/rwjf445350 The field of public health relies on data and assessments of communities in order to have the information...

Posted: August 8, 2018

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