Government

Warranty Deed Land Transfers 1/17/23

VERDECK TONJA L DECEASED, HARTZ TERI D EXECUTOR, COURTNEY TONJA L, and BOBZIEN TONJA L to MANTZ BRANDON H BELLE PLAINE ELLIOTTS ADDITION Lot: 11 Block: 1 KRATVILLE RAYMOND and KRATVILLE DIANNE M to KRATVILLE RAYMOND and KRATVILLE DIANNE M PAR A NE NE 25-83-9 BENTON COUNTY SHERIFF to VARGASON AMY MACHELLE and RABE HARDWARE INC: BLAIRSTOWN

HHS Announces the Launch of New Agency Website

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announces the unveiling of the combined health and human services website today. The new website can be found at https://hhs.iowa.gov. This is the latest step in Iowa’s HHS alignment initiative.This new website is the first phase of a two phased effort.“Since the spring of 2022, our team has worked to bring together information from the legacy IDPH and DHS websites into one website.

Vinton Police Department Log for Week of January 9-15, 2023

All Charges are subject to review by the Benton County Attorney’s Office. An arrest or criminal charge is merely an accusation, and the Defendant is presumed innocent, unless proven guilty. Intrastate Warrants are issued by Law Enforcement Agencies for crimes happening in their jurisdictions.Two Adult Arrests the week of January 9-15, 2023January 15 Matthew David Milligan 42 Vinton, IAViolation of No Contact OrderJanuary 15 Donald Clifford Mather 32 Vinton, IAIntrastate Warrant Arrest-Failure to Appear- PossessionOf Controlled Substance (Marijuana)Four Juvenile Referrals for the week of January 9-15, 2023Three Code Enforcement ViolationsL Unsafe Building  Junk Vehicles x 2 Six Traffic Citations for Offenses were issued the week of January 9-15, 2023Fifteen Traffic Warnings for Offenses were issued the week of January 9-15, 2023One Reported Motor Vehicle Accident for the week of January 9-15, 2023For the Week of January 9-15, 2023– 76 complaints/calls for service were handled by the Vinton Police Department.

Warranty Deed Land Transfers January 12-13, 2023

THARP SCOTT R and  THARP ANGELA S to JOHN W KETCHEN REVOCABLE TRUST VINTON BECKETTS ADDITION Lot: 4 Block: 18  23-0159 MARY A THORMAN TRUST, THORMAN CHARLES W CO-TRUSTEE and THORMAN JOHN JR CO-TRUSTEE  to THORMAN MICHELE A TRUSTEE and MICHELE A THORMAN 2022 LAND TRUST NW 32-83-10   JOHN W THORMAN TRUST, THORMAN CHAR

The 90th General Assembly Starts

On Monday, January 9th, the 90th General Assembly began. It was great to be back in Des Moines serving my new district, Senate District 42, and the people of Iowa. Our week was packed with introductions, committee meetings, and opening remarks from legislative leaders, our Governor, Chief Justice, and Adjutant General of the Iowa National Guard.

Belle Plaine Arrests

12-04-2022 Surrell Jade Youngbear, 26, of Belle Plaine, Iowa, Charged with Public Intoxication.12-10-2022 Gayla Jo Yeakle, 66, of Belle Plaine, Iowa, Charged with Driving While Suspended.12-11-2022 Slayne Matthew Rayman, 40, of Elberon, Iowa, Arrested on Intrastate Arrest Warrant.12-15-2022 Adam Michael Daily, 27, of Belle Plaine, Iowa, Arrested on Intrastate Arrest Warrant.

Benton County Board of Supervisor Minutes 1/12/23

January 12, 2023The Benton County Board of Supervisors met in regular session with Supervisors Seeman, Primmer and Bierschenk present. The meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m. at the conference room at the Benton County Service Center. Members of the public were provided the zoom access capability to join in during open session and livestream at https://www.

Vinton Public Library Board Special Meeting January 18 5:00 p.m.

Vinton Public Library Board Special Meeting Vinton Library Board Room510 2nd Avenue, Vinton, IA 52349Wednesday January 18th, 2023 5:00pmNotice is Hereby Given1. Call to Order and Roll Call2. Approval of Agenda (Consent Vote)3. Old Businessa. Re-initiate Budget and Director Salary Discussion4. New Business5. Adjournment

Hello District 84 from the State Capitol!

Gerhold meeting with East Central Iowa Assn. of RECs from left:  Jeff Elliott, Teresa Floyd, Gerhold, and Gary McKenna The 2023 Session of the 90th General Assembly of the Iowa State Legislature began on January 9th with a whopping 39 new members in the Iowa House which includes new 24 Republicans and 15 new Democrats. Notice that most of Benton County (except for Bruce, Cedar, and Monroe Townships) is in the new District 84.Monday, we gaveled in just after 10 a.m., took our oaths of office, then selected our seats on the House floor.

Benton County Board of Supervisor Meeting January 17, 2023 at 9:00 a.m.

January 17, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. Benton County Service Center Conference Room 811 D Ave. Vinton, IA ** Agenda is not printed in any particular order; only time-specific items will be addressed at certain times https://www.youtube.com/bentoncountyiowa 1. 9:00 A.M. Call to Order 2. Approve minutes 3. Discuss/Approve Resolution Supporting “Sergeant Jim Smith Memorial Highway” 4.