State of Iowa

The Iowa Child Advocacy Board (ICAB) is an independent board in Davenport, IA, established to provide citizen involvement in child welfare issues. Comprised of nine members appointed by the Governor of Iowa, ICAB oversees volunteer child advocacy programs and reports annually on issues affecting children and families in Iowa's child welfare system. ICAB partners with Friends of Iowa CASA and ICFCRB, a non-profit agency, to promote and support volunteer advocacy for abused and neglected children, emphasizing the importance of safe and permanent homes for all children. Donations to Friends of Iowa CASA and ICFCRB are tax deductible and used to support volunteer recruitment, training, and ongoing support in the Iowa CASA and FCRB programs.Generated from the website

Serving in the United States Army Reserve, part of the U.S. Army, is similar to a part-time job. It enables soldiers to keep their civilian careers while they continue to train near home and serve their country. Soldiers in the Army Reserve typically spend one weekend a month in training, and attend a two-week field training exercise once a year. Service options for the Army Reserve range from three to six years, depending on the individual s Army job and where their Army Reserve Center is located. When active duty soldiers deploy overseas, Army Reserve soldiers often fill their positions at home, serving as drill sergeants, instructors and security personnel. In the event of national disasters such as hurricanes or flooding, Army Reserve soldiers are on the scene to support humanitarian and relief operations. The U.S. Army Reserve maintains operations worldwide, including a facility in Davenport, Iowa.

Scott County Courthouse is a location that is managed by the Iowa district court, which is governed by Scott County in Iowa. The Iowa district court has general jurisdiction of civil, criminal and juvenile cases and probate matters. It handles matters related to child support and custody and domestic violence. The court maintains a domestic abuse department that assists individuals who are in need of physical protection from abusive spouses, life partners and intimate acquaintances. It also has a civil department that handles cases regarding debt collection, medical malpractice, personal injury, domestic relations, contracts, foreclosures, replevin actions and legal name changes. The Iowa district court operates through child support recovery unit, health and substance abuse department, and traffic and criminal office.