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A recount has been requested in the Iowa District 1 House race and the Iowa State House of Representatives District 98 race. The IA-1 recount will begin 11-22 at 12:30 pm at 1400 Lancer Ct, Eldridge, IA 52748. It will resume counting Monday 11-25 at 8:00 am. The H-98 Recount will begin 11-25 at 8:...
Posted: November 22, 2024
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MEDIC crew saves a patient in cardiac arrest On August 4th, 2024, Mark was having a medical emergency and called 911 in his home. The Bettendorf Fire Department and MEDIC EMS of Scott County arrived just in time. Mark’s heart stopped beating in front of the providers. MEDIC and BFRD successfully...
Posted: November 18, 2024
Release date: Immediate Release – November 8, 2024 Contact: Kerri Tompkins, Scott County Auditor 563-326-8631 Scott County Post-Election Audit Confirms Results DAVENPORT – Scott County Auditor and Commissioner of Elections, Kerri Tompkins, announced that a Post-Election Audit of the ballots cast in...
Posted: November 8, 2024
Release date: Immediate Release – November 5, 2024 Contact: Kerri Tompkins, Scott County Auditor 563-326-8631 (office) Scott County to Conduct Post-Election Audit DAVENPORT – Scott County Auditor and Commissioner of Elections Kerri Tompkins announced today her office will conduct a Post-Election...
Posted: November 5, 2024
2024 community health assessment available now
The 2024 Community Health Assessment is now available! This assessment is a data-driven approach to determining the health status, behaviors, and needs of residents in the Quad Cities area. View the report here: http://quadcities.healthforecast.net/index.html .
Posted: November 4, 2024
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Scott County Auditor Reminds Voters of Voting Opportunities DAVENPORT – Scott County Auditor Kerri Tompkins reminds voters that Election Day is around the corner. “It is important to me to get the correct information out and for each voter to know there are still numerous opportunities available to vote before Election Day.” Click title for more information
Posted: November 1, 2024
From October 27th 2024 to October 30th 2024, The Scott County Sheriff’s Office did Sex Offender compliance checks on all registered Sex Offenders who reside in Scott County, IA. There currently are 508 registered sex offenders who reside in Scott County. There are 43 registered sex offenders from outside of Scott County who are employed or attend school in Scott County, IA.
Posted: November 1, 2024
Temporary change to Recorder's Office processing times. Due to staffing, our office may be unable to provide same day processing for vital records requests including marriage licenses. If you are planning to get married in the month of December or New Years Day, you need to have your application...
Posted: October 31, 2024
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**Countywide Burn Ban for Scott County has been Lifted**
Posted: October 31, 2024
Updated polling place reminders coming soon to Scott County voters’ mailboxes Davenport – Scott County Auditor Kerri Tompkins reminds voters that some polling places have changed due to redistricting across the state. This is the first Presidential General Election with the new changes. “Mailing Notices about polling place changes went out this week to every household with a registered Scott County voter. I want voters to be informed, so this is an extra communication effort to prepare voters for Election Day,” she said. Also, if you have questions, please call the office, 563-326-8631 or check the website, www.elections.scottcountyiowa.gov
Posted: October 18, 2024
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Des Moines, Iowa — Iowans affected by severe storms, tornadoes and flooding on June 16 through July 23, 2024, have until Oct. 22, 2024 , to apply for FEMA assistance.
Posted: October 15, 2024
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Scott County Auditor Announces Early Voting Schedule for the November 5 General Election DAVENPORT – Scott County Auditor Kerri Tompkins reminds voters in-person early voting options start tomorrow. “I am excited to share there is a record number of 14 early voting satellite locations with 76 hours available outside of normal business hours to vote in Scott County this General Election.
Posted: October 15, 2024
Flurry of Absentee Ballot Request Forms The Scott County Auditor’s Office has been fielding concerns from voters who have received multiple absentee ballot request forms in the mail. Not to worry, says Auditor Kerri Tompkins. Careful recordkeeping will assure that voters vote only once in a given...
Posted: October 11, 2024
ask your healthcare provider about the flu shot
The best way to protect yourself from the seasonal flu and potential complications is to get the flu shot every year. The flu shot can prevent you from getting sick in the first place, but it can also reduce the severity of illness in people who do still get sick. Visit https://www.vaccines.gov/ to find a vaccine location near you. You may need to check with the location to ensure they have vaccine available. Through the Vaccines for Adults (VFA) program, the influenza vaccine is available to uninsured and underinsured adults 19 years of age and older. Call us at 563-326-8618 to check eligibility and schedule an appointment!
Posted: October 1, 2024
Scott County Auditor Kerri Tompkins announces important dates for the upcoming November 5 General Election. “Please plan ahead so you can be sure to cast your ballot,” says Tompkins.
Posted: October 1, 2024
Genesis Occupational Health will be onsite to administer the flu vaccine on the following dates: WEDNESDAY, October 2nd from 7:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. on the 1st floor Board Room of the Administration Center. THURSDAY, October 3rd from 6:30 a.m. - 7:30 a.m. at Secondary Roads (SIGN UP directly with...
Posted: September 20, 2024
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Disaster Recovery Center Opening in Scott County DES MOINES, Iowa — FEMA is opening a Disaster Recovery Center on Thursday, Sept. 5 in Scott County to provide one-on-one help to people affected by severe storms, tornadoes and flooding this spring. Recovery specialists from FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration will provide information on available services, explain assistance programs and help survivors complete or check the status of their applications.
Posted: August 30, 2024
Scott County Auditor Announces First Day to Submit Request for Absentee Ballots for the November 5 General Election DAVENPORT – Scott County Auditor Kerri Tompkins announced that Tuesday, August 27 is the first day for voters to submit requests for absentee ballots by mail for the November 5 General Election. You must request an absentee ballot to receive a ballot via the mail. Ballots will begin to be mailed on October 16. The completed absentee ballot request form is due in our office by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, October 21
Posted: August 27, 2024
Absentee ballot date reminders for General Election on November 5, 2024 coming soon to Scott County voters’ mailboxes Davenport – Scott County Auditor Kerri Tompkins wants to educate voters on important absentee ballot dates for the upcoming General Election.
Posted: August 26, 2024
2024 Award Winner
MEDIC EMS of Scott County is nationally recognized for its commitment to quality care for heart attacks and strokes in Scott County. MEDIC EMS of Scott County has received the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline® EMS Gold achievement award for its commitment to offering rapid, research-...
Posted: August 7, 2024
NEWS RELEASE Release date: Tuesday, August 6, 2024 Contact: Kerri Tompkins, Scott County Auditor 563-326-8631 Scott County Auditor Announces Local Nominations Being Accepted for November 5 Partisan General Election DAVENPORT – Scott County Auditor Kerri Tompkins announced that her office is...
Posted: August 6, 2024
Introducing Property Fraud Alert (PFA): A Vital Tool in Safeguarding Real Estate Transactions [Rock Island County, IL & Scott County, IA] – In an era where digital security is paramount, the online PFA platform promises to assist property owners and stakeholders in protecting themselves from fraudulent activities. The tool is designed to alert users about potential threats to their real estate holdings. PFA Is officially available in both the Rock Island County Recorder’s Office ( https://www.rockislandcountyil.gov/308/Recorders-Office ) and the Scott County Recorder’s Office ( https://www.scottcountyiowa.gov/recorder ) at no fee to the constituents and can be accessed by visiting the websites of either office or directly at www.propertyfraudalert.com
Posted: August 5, 2024
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Property Tax Notice Reminder The first installment of property and mobile home taxes must be received or post marked by Monday, September 30, 2024 to avoid interest charges. More about Property Taxes & Online Payment Treasurer's Office Receive a Property Tax Notice Reminder by Email
Posted: August 1, 2024
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The Scott County Health Department (SCHD) is excited to partner with Scott County Kids and other community organizations to host a community baby shower on Saturday, August 24, 2023, at the TMBC Lincoln Center (318 E 7th St, Davenport) from 1 to 3 PM. The event is free and open to new and expecting...
Posted: July 25, 2024
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Anyone in Scott County, IA, needing shelter due to the current flooding or last night’s storm damages is encouraged to call the American Red Cross directly at 1-800-Red-Cross (1-800-733-2767).
Posted: July 16, 2024
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SCOTT COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY 1100 East 46th Street, Davenport, Iowa 52807 (563) 484-3050 Readyscottcounty.com Public Information Update on 07/25/2024 Media Release For immediate release RE: Flood Debris Clean-up Guidance for the Unincorporated Scott County Residents Scott County...
Posted: July 8, 2024
The Scott County Conservation Board has approved a special deer hunt for archery hunters only from October 1, 2024 through January 10, 2025 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, 2024...
Posted: July 1, 2024
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SCOTT COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY 1100 East 46th Street, Davenport, Iowa 52807 (563) 484-3050 Readyscottcounty.com Media Alert - Major Flooding is Likely to Occur The Mississippi River levels will continue to rise in the coming weeks. Timing, river levels, and the possible impacts on Scott...
Posted: June 25, 2024
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On March 28, 2023 at 10:00 am, the Scott Emergency Communications Center will conduct an out-of-sequence test of emergency warning sirens in the communities of Eldridge, Long Grove and Park View, in Scott County, Iowa. These additional tests are required to test programming changes made in those communities for the system the system that triggers sirens during an actual emergency.
Posted: June 12, 2024
NEWS RELEASE Release date: Immediate Release – June 10, 2024 Contact: Kerri Tompkins, Scott County Auditor 563-326-8631 (office) Scott County Post-Election Audit Confirms Results DAVENPORT – Scott County Auditor and Commissioner of Elections, Kerri Tompkins, announced that a Post-Election Audit of...
Posted: June 10, 2024
Scott County Auditor and Commissioner of Elections Kerri Tompkins announced today her office will conduct a Post-Election Audit on June 7, 2024, at 9:30 am at the Scott County Administrative Center, 600 W 4th Street, Davenport, Board Room on the first floor. The post-election audit will include the Scott County precinct of D73 selected by lot by the Office of Iowa Secretary of State. Each county in Iowa will conduct an audit of one precinct from that county. The office of U.S. House race for each political party will be hand counted and compared to the machine count of the same ballots.
Posted: June 5, 2024
May 31, 2024 Update # 2: At approximately 01:00 am, most landline services across Iowa were restored, including all 911 services. Locally, Scott Emergency Communications Center, Emergency Management, and most partners have restored landline service. Scott Emergency Communications Center and...
Posted: May 30, 2024
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Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program | Disaster Proclamation
Posted: May 25, 2024
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Wapsipinicon River is Projected to Reach a Major Flood Stage
Posted: May 23, 2024
Scott County Auditor Kerri Tompkins announced that elections.scottcountyiowa.gov will officially go online on Friday, April 26.
Posted: April 26, 2024
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING -- PROPOSED BUDGET Fiscal Year July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025 County Name: SCOTT COUNTY County Number: 82 The County Board of Supervisors will conduct a public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year County budget as follows: Meeting Date: 4/25/2024 Meeting Time: 05:00 PM Meeting...
Posted: April 10, 2024
Open daily 9am-6pm for self-guided tours . Admission/donation: $2.00 adults, $1.00 children, under 5 free. Bring the family out to tour our 19 historical buildings depicting life in rural Iowa from early settler times to the 1940’s. http://www.scottcountyiowa.gov/conservation/pioneer-village
Posted: April 1, 2024
Scott County Auditor Kerri Tompkins announced the period to submit requests for absentee ballots by mail for the June 4 Primary Election is now open. Iowa law allows county auditors to accept absentee ballot requests no more than 70 days before an election. “Please plan ahead if you know you will not be able to vote in-person on June 4,” said Tompkins.
Posted: March 27, 2024
Release date: March 25, 2024 Contact: Kerri Tompkins, Scott County Auditor 563-326-8631 Absentee ballot date reminders for Primary Election on June 4, 2024 coming soon to Scott County voters’ mailboxes Davenport – Scott County Auditor Kerri Tompkins wants to educate voters on important absentee...
Posted: March 25, 2024
NEWS RELEASE Release date: March 19, 2024 Contact: Kerri Tompkins, Scott County Auditor 563-326-8631 Scott County Auditor, Kerri Tompkins, and her staff have released the notice to property taxpayers today. “House File 718 was passed on May 4, 2023 via Iowa legislators to keep property owners...
Posted: March 19, 2024
NEW 2024 ASSESSMENT AND PROPERTY DATA The Assessor's new 2024 property data and assessed values will be updated to the Scott County Assessor’s Beacon website on or before April 1, 2024. Also, assessment change notices will be mailed out before April 1, to any property where the assessment changed...
Posted: March 11, 2024
Scott County Auditor Kerri Tompkins announced that her office is accepting nomination papers from candidates for partisan county offices for the June 4, 2024 Primary Election. The results of the Primary Election will determine the candidates for the Democratic, Libertarian and Republican parties for offices in the November General Election. The filing period ends at 5:00 pm Friday March 22, 2024.
Posted: March 4, 2024
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The Scott County burn ban was lifted on 03/06/2024 at 11:00 am
Posted: February 26, 2024
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Property Tax Notice Reminder The second installment of property and mobile home taxes must be received or post marked by Monday, April 1, 2024 to avoid interest charges. More about Property Taxes & Online Payment Treasurer's Office Receive a Property Tax Notice Reminder by Email
Posted: February 1, 2024
Be on the look out for some changes to Scott County Land Records Search in the coming weeks. Land Records search hosted by COTT will be unavailable after Friday, February 23 7:00 PM . No online search available the weekend of February 24-25. A new Land Records search system hosted by FIDLAR will...
Posted: February 1, 2024
On January 1st, 2024, MEDIC EMS made the transition to a department of Scott County. Now known as MEDIC EMS of Scott County, this change allows us to continue to serve our community, with the added financial stability to ensure that we will remain ready to respond for years to come. For more...
Posted: January 1, 2024
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Test of Scott County’s Wireless Emergency Alert System on December 30, 2023, at 01:00 PM. The Scott County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) will conduct a targeted, one-mile radius TEST of the Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) system for cell phones in unincorporated Scott County, near 240th Street and 230th Avenue, (approximately 1.25 miles south of Lost Grove Lake). This test will be conducted on December 30, 2023, at 01:00 PM.
Posted: December 28, 2023
Release date: December 18, 2023 – release immediately Contact: Kerri Tompkins, Scott County Auditor 563-326-8631 Candidate Guide is Available the June 4, 2024 Primary Election DAVENPORT – Scott County Auditor Kerri Tompkins announced today the Candidate Guide ( https://sos.iowa.gov/elections/pdf/...
Posted: December 18, 2023
NOW AVAILABLE AS A ONE-HOUR VIRTUAL COURSE Since the 1970s, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Community and Economic Development (CED) has conducted training workshops for township trustees and clerks to help them better understand their roles and responsibilities and how to deliver...
Posted: December 5, 2023
Scott County Auditor Kerri Tompkins announced the Recount Board Report has been received as of today, Friday, December 1, 2023. The re-canvass is scheduled for Monday, December 4, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. and will take place in the Scott County Board of Supervisor Room at the Scott County Administration Building, 600 W 4 Street in Davenport.
Posted: December 1, 2023
Scott County Auditor and Commissioner of Elections, Kerri Tompkins, announced that a Post-Election Audit of the ballots cast at BG of Scott County, Blue Grass Public Safety Building, in the recent City School election confirmed the results from election night.
Posted: November 9, 2023
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2023 City School Election voter turnout information.
Posted: November 7, 2023
Iowa Farmer Survey
Calling All Iowa Farmers! Your Voice Matters! Please complete a short survey on Iowa agriculture vehicle regulations to better serve you. Visit https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/1ed1242ed97843f49f365075c4660830 Help the Iowa DOT better understand your needs and ensure our information is useful...
Posted: November 1, 2023
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Admission : FREE with food donation for the North Scott Food Pantry Stroll along the beautifully decorated board walk See old world craft demonstrations throughout the Village Visit Santa in the Damman Building Listen to Christmas music in the church Purchase cookies & hot chocolate in the Soda...
Posted: November 1, 2023
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Admission : FREE with food donation for the North Scott Food Pantry Stroll along the beautifully decorated board walk See old world craft demonstrations throughout the Village Visit Santa in the Dammann Building Write letter to Santa Purchase cookies & hot chocolate in the Soda Fountain
Posted: November 1, 2023
Scott County Auditor Kerri Tompkins reminds voters they can begin casting their ballot today at the Scott County Auditor’s Office on the first floor. In addition, there will be other early voting opportunities before the November 7, 2023 Election Day.
Posted: October 18, 2023
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REAP Builds Communities: Attend this year’s regional assembly to help build yours! Are you interested in improving natural resources such as soil, water, air, wildlife, and habitat for the direct benefit of Muscatine & Scott Counties? Please join us on Thursday, October 26, 2023, from 10:00 am...
Posted: October 11, 2023
Roll of "I Voted" stickers.
2023 Davenport City Primary Election voter turnout information.
Posted: October 10, 2023
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Plan to be at West Lake Park on Saturday, October 21st approximately 2,000 Rainbow Trout will be released as part of the Iowa DNR community trout stocking program. There will be 200 tagged trout, and prizes will be awarded to those who catch a tagged fish during the event. Prizes will not be...
Posted: October 9, 2023
Scott County Auditor Reminds Davenport Voters In-Person Early Voting Begins Today for the October 10 Davenport City Primary Election DAVENPORT – Scott County Auditor Kerri Tompkins reminds City of Davenport voters they can begin casting their ballot today at the Scott County Auditor’s Office on the first floor. “Absentee ballots are ready and available for the Davenport City Primary Election,” said Tompkins and “Since there is a mayoral primary, every eligible voter in the City of Davenport can vote.”
Posted: September 20, 2023

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