Bi-State Conservation Action Network( BiCAN), a group from various Quad-City environmental agencies, is planning a BioBlitz on June 25/26 from 2pm-2pm. Registration deadline is June 4. It will be held at Illiniwek Forest Preserve, Elton Fawks and Fisherman's Corner. Experts will be surveying and...

March through May is the best time to conduct a controlled burn. Farmers, residents, and land managers are gearing up for spring burn season. Have you ever wondered the many benefits controlled burns? Burns help nutrients back into the soil to promote future plant growth and help control brush,...

With the upcoming winter storm, road conditions in Scott County could vary widely and vary depending upon the storm’s track & timing. Road conditions in some locations could be EXTREMELY treacherous and hazardous, especially in the rural areas of Scott County. The Scott County Emergency Management Agency, Scott County Sheriff’s Office and the Scott County Secondary Roads recommend residents to avoid travel and outdoor activity when possible. Be especially careful on sidewalks, decks, patios, outdoor stairs, and parking lots. Exercise extreme caution if you go outside. Remember as you begin to clear snow that the surface below could be icy and slippery. Slips and falls may happen. We ask all residents within Scott County to use EXTREME caution if you have to travel out and remember that even if a roadway, sidewalk, or driveway appears to be clear, it could still be very icy. Please monitor your local news stations or the National Weather Service for weather updates and changes.

SCOTT COUNTY SECONDARY ROAD OPEN NOTICE Road Involved: 240th Avenue (Z30) is OPEN between 250th Street and 240th Street (F45) Date Opened: Friday, October 2, 2020 Description of Closure: Road was closed for a bridge replacement. This project has been completed and the road is open to traffic. SCOTT...