Fire and Ice

Program Detials: Fire and Ice – Listen to Tony Knobbe describe the millennium-long process by which Scott County became home of some of the richest soils on the planet.  You’ll hear about the role of glaciers, prairie fire, and many other factors that have contributed to the creation of this great resource.

Bio

Tony Knobbe is the current North Scott Rotary President, and serves as the Scott County Treasurer. He served as Scott County supervisor for six years, from 2017 through 2022, including three years as its chairman. Prior to that Knobbe had served the county on its Planning and Zoning commission, and as a condemnation juror.

Tony worked for 33 years in the banking industry, including retail branch management, commercial banking management, and retired in 2015 as Market President for Wells Fargo Bank in the Quad Cities. He has served on numerous non-profit, service club and faith-based boards in the Quad Cities.

Tony and his wife, Lorene live in rural Scott County. Their two grown children and two grandchildren live in Davenport, and Seattle, Washington. Tony also farms, part-time, including growing grain for a local distillery. He enjoys building teams, coaching for superior performance, and serving the public.