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See where Scott County ranks for midterm turnout? Here's what each Iowa county saw in 2022

The Daily Nonpareil 14 Feb 2026
While they are still roughly 10 months away, the 2026 midterm elections are quickly approaching. This election year in Iowa is set to have a slate of competitive and closely watched races, including for governor, a U.S. Senate seat and ... .
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Boys' basketball: Station survives scare from Scott County

News Graphic 14 Feb 2026
Graduating from blind faith to belief is the final step of Scott County’s unthinkable rebuild from scratch in 42nd District boys’ basketball ... .
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Candidates Daggs and Chapman vie for Republican slot as Scott County sheriff/collector

NWA Online 14 Feb 2026
WALDRON -- Two newcomers are vying to become the Republican candidate to serve as the next Scott County sheriff, who also fills the role of county tax collector ... .
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Long-time Scott County Recorder Rita Vargas won’t run for reelection this fall

The Daily Nonpareil 14 Feb 2026
Rita Vargas, who has served as Scott County recorder for 24 years, will retire at the end of her term in 2026 and not seek reelection. The county recorder’s office keeps vital records, such as marriage licenses and birth and ... .
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Scott County Supervisors reject ordinance that would have made way for power plant

Quad-City Times 13 Feb 2026
Residents in rural Scott County organized against the power plant, citing concerns over air quality, resident health, the environment and taking prime farm ground out of commission ... .
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Over 5K Scott County students have more access to books

News Graphic 13 Feb 2026
Over 5,000 students at Scott County middle and high schools will now have more access to books thanks to a partnership between Scott County Schools and Scott County Public Library (SCPL) ... .
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Energy co-op, citizens group speak to Scott County Supervisors ahead of power plant vote

Quad-City Times 11 Feb 2026
Representatives from the power co-op said a natural gas power plant is needed to meet energy demand. But a concerned citizens group protested its location on prime farm ground ... .
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New-look Great Crossing pulls away to its eighth straight win over Scott County

Lexington Herald-Leader 09 Feb 2026
The rivalry game featured a shot clock for the first time, but it wasn’t a factor as the Warhawks blew open the game in the fourth quarter ... .
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Photos: A look inside the Humane Society of Scott County Feb. 5, 2026

Dispatch Argus 06 Feb 2026
Davenport is ending its contract with the Humane Society for animal control at the end of the year after failing to agree on the cost of providing services long-term ... .
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Humane Society of Scott County Executive Director Erika Gunn explains what happens next for animals ...

Dispatch Argus 06 Feb 2026
Scott County residents will still be able to use the Humane Society as normal until the end of the year so long as the city and Humane Society come to an agreement on a six-month transition plan. After that, said ... .
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City of Davenport to end service agreement with Humane Society of Scott County (City of Davenport, IA)

Public Technologies 05 Feb 2026
(February 4, 2026) The City of Davenport will end its animal control and sheltering service agreement with the Humane Society of Scott County at the end of 2026.
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Brad Sherman makes his pitch for Iowa governor to Scott County Republicans

Dispatch Argus 03 Feb 2026
Brad Sherman made his pitch for his candidacy for the GOP nomination for Iowa governor to Scott County Republicans during the caucuses Monday, Feb. 2, 2026 at Bettendorf Middle School ... .
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Scott County Republicans hold gubernatorial straw poll at caucuses; hear from attendees

Dispatch Argus 03 Feb 2026
Several Scott County Republicans said they were still learning about the candidates and hadn't yet made up their mind for who to vote for in June ... .
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