Please join us to celebrate Debbie’s retirement after 20 years at the Scott County Health Department. The celebration will be held on the 6th floor of the Scott County Administrative Center (600 West 4th Street, Davenport). No need to RSVP. If you are unable to join but want to send her a note, cards can be mailed to my attention (Amy Thoreson) at Scott County Health Department, 600 West 4th Street, Davenport, IA 52801 or send me an email and I will include it with her well wishes.

The following General and HR Policy updates were approved by the Board of Supervisors at the February 27, 2025 Board meeting:

Human Resources Policy T “Travel Regulations” updates reflect the acceptance of digital signatures and approvals of travel form submissions. Additionally, explanation of why travel insurance should not be purchased, mileage calculation, and the use of county associated accounts for “Travel Rewards” programs are included.

In a world where all personal data is stored online in one location or another – data that’s valuable when it gets into the wrong hands – it’s important to know and understand the differences between monitoring, freezing, and locking your credit.

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Scam Alert: Texts About Fake Unpaid Tolls

Regardless of whether you’re enjoying a stay-cation or traversing an exotic destination this spring break, people across the country have been inundated with texts saying they have unpaid tolls. These texts stress that you will receive additional fines or lose your driver’s license if you don’t pay the toll fee immediately, and the texts often come from phone numbers spoofing—or falsely using—names of legitimate tolling agencies.

What to do if you receive a text about unpaid tolls?

Lowering Your Auto Insurance Rate

Feel like you’re paying too much for your auto insurance? Think you could get better coverage for less? Just curious about what other deals are out there? You’re not alone. In 2024, the average policyholder’s premium increased by 26% to more than $2,500 each year, according to Bankrate. Factors include high numbers of car crash injuries and fatalities; litigation costs for accidents; and severe weather, such as flooding and wild fires, that damages cars.

The United Way Committee is hosting a bake sale!

March 31, 2025 11am-2pm
Admin Center Board Room

• $1 - 1 ticket
• $5 - 6 tickets
• $10 - 15 tickets

Drop into the Admin Center Board Room on the 1st floor to buy some goodies and put in for a chance to win the United Way parking spot at the Courthouse or the Admin Center!

Brought to you by the Scott County United Way Committee.

You're invited to join an exciting upcoming training event open to all staff! This session will focus on Internal Customer Service (ICS)—the support we provide to one another as colleagues. Our organization's commitment to serving our county residents is guided by our PRIDE philosophy: Professionalism, Responsiveness, Involvement, Dedication, and Excellence. When we work together as a team, we strengthen our ability to deliver top-notch service to the community.