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Scott County leads state in conservation contracts
Scott County landowners led the state in Conservation Stewardship Program enrollment, capturing just over $1 million of the $16 million in federal tax dollars spent statewide to improve private agricultural property.
Heart doctor lectures on afib Jan. 31
Cardiovascular physician Dr. Mark Shen, will discuss atrial fibrillation or Afib, at a free community lecture, 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 31 at the Jardine Auditorium at UnityPoint Health – Trinity Rock Island.
Meet your Scott County FSA staff
Farm Service Agency staff, from left, Kealy Simkins, Ashlyn Kessler, Hannah Mostaert, and county executive director Jessica Yuska.
District scholarships available for high school seniors
Scott County Soil & Water Conservation District will award a $1,250 and a $1,000 scholarship in 2023. Scott County high school seniors intending to pursue study in any field of agriculture, environmental science, or natural resources have until Friday, Feb. 24, 2023 to apply.