Scott County, Iowa
Recent News About Scott County, Iowa
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Scott County has seen an 8.2% decrease in amount of food assistance provided since 2014
In 2023, Scott County received $42,703,578 in food stamps, compared to $46,505,587 in 2014.
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Fewer households receiving food stamps in Scott County during 2023 than previous year
Between 2022 and 2023, Scott County registered a 4.3% decrease in the number of households receiving food assistance aid.
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Scott County sees drop in food stamp grants in 2023
Between 2022 and 2023, Scott County registered a 5.1% decrease in people applying for food assistance.
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Food assistance for Scott County residents reach $42,703,578 in 2023
Scott County saw an 8.3% decrease in the amount of money allocated for food assistance from 2022 to 2023.
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Black Hawk, Scott County sued by pro-life group in Chicago
Black Hawk and Scott County are being sued in federal court by the Iowa Voters Alliance (IVA), a pro-life group in Chicago, according to KWWL.
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Scott County residents learn of auditor Moritz's COVID-19 relief grant
Scott County Auditor Roxanna Moritz received a grant for COVID-19 relief funded through a Chicago nonprofit organization for $286,870.
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USDA extends Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program to Scott County
The Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program has been extended in Scott County by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
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Scott County approved for FEMA Individual Assistance Program
Scott County and nine others have been approved for the Federal Emergency Management Agency Individual Assistance Program after the derecho that hit Iowa devastated the counties, Gov. Kim Reynolds said.
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North Scott Community School District superintendent tests positive for COVID-19
North Scott Community School District Superintendent Joe Stutting recently confirmed that he has tested positive for COVID-19, according to KWQC.
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Scott County receives presidential disaster declaration in response to August storm damage
Scott County has been identified as one of the Iowa counties eligible for federal aid under a Presidential Disaster Declaration for Public Assistance due to August storms that struck the region.
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Grant program available to provide relief to households during aftermath of derecho
A disaster proclamation was issued for 20 Iowa counties, including Scott County, after last Monday's storms damaged farmlands, housing and food supplies.
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Quad Cities reopened too quickly, causing surge in COVID-19 cases, Scott County medical director claims
Scott County’s Medical Director, Dr. Louis Katz, has pointed to the reopening of the Quad Cities as the reason COVID-19 cases have spiked recently.
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Scott County to mail absentee ballot request forms
Roxanna Moritz, who is the Scott County auditor recently announced that she will soon mail absentee ballot request forms out to all the county's active registered voters due to the growing COVID-19 cases.
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Iowa sees more positive COVID-19 tests
During a joint COVID-19 news conference, counties in both Iowa and Illinois discussed how they are managing the virus.
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Scott County deputy sheriff is promoted to sergeant
Sheriff's Deputy Sean Thompson has been promoted to the rank of sergeant.
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Moritz supports accessible absentee voting in Iowa
Scott County Auditor Roxanna Moritz is advocating for easy, accessible absentee voting in Iowa.
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Family Restaurant in Davenport reopens
Regular customers filed into Family Restaurant in Davenport when they reopened on May 16. However, the restaurant manager sayid she got the green light to reopen on May 15 but they weren't ready.
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Scott County Jail makes changes to prevent coronavirus spread
Scott County Jail has implemented new protocols as the coronavirus continues to spread in the community.
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Scott County bars, restaurants given grants to stay afloat
The state of Iowa has issued $1.5 million in support of small businesses in Scott County.
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Scott County Jail releases 50 inmates to address COVID-19 concerns
As many communities across the country seek to limit jail populations in response to COVID-19 concerns, the Scott County Jail has already released approximately 50 inmates to limit overcrowding.