Government
Reynolds releases statement on the 2025 legislative session
Today, Gov. Reynolds released the following statement in response to the conclusion of the 2025 legislative session: “I’m proud of the work we did this session to expand on the strong foundation we’ve built over the last several years in healthcare, education, and tax reform. We prioritized rural and maternal healthcare and created a new physician pipeline that will result in 460 new medical residents over the next four years.
Benton County Board of Supervisor Minutes April 29, 2025
April 29, 2025The Benton County Board of Supervisors met in regular session with Supervisors Seeman, Tippett and Volz present. Chairman Seeman called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. at the Benton County Service Center. Members of the public are invited to join in during open session or watch the livestream at https://www.youtube.com/bentoncountyiowa.
Warranty Deed Land Transfers 5/14/25
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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING May 20, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING
May 20, 2025 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. Discuss/Approve Agenda
3. Discuss/Approve Minutes
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Reynolds issues statement on ‘Families First Bill’
Governor Kim Reynolds released the following statement in response to both the Iowa House and Senate passing HF 889, a bill to provide four weeks of paid maternity leave and one week of paid paternity leave for state employees: “After working on it for three years, the families first bill is finally headed to my desk,” said Gov. Reynolds. “Thank you to the House and Senate for passing this bill to give state employees paid parental leave, joining 24 other states and the federal government.
Warranty Deed Land Transfer 5/13/25
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Bill limiting Firework Laws approved before America's 250th Birthday
A bill was passed by the Iowa House on Monday, May 12 which limits the local government's ability to restrict the use of fireworks. This will allow the state to participate in the celebration of the country's 250th birthday celebrations in 2026.Senate File 303 passed in the Iowa House by a 51-39 vote which sends the bill to the Governor's desk.
Vinton Police Department Log for May 5-11, 2025
Vinton Police Department Log for May 5-11, 2025All 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.Three Ad
Gov. Reynolds releases statement on unemployment insurance reform bill
Today, Governor Kim Reynolds issued the following statement on both the Iowa House and Senate passing SF 607, a bill to simplify and decrease unemployment taxes on businesses: “While we’ve cut both corporate and individual tax rates and removed more than 1,200 state regulations, our unemployment insurance tax has needlessly punished Iowa businesses.
Benton County Supervisor Minutes May 6. 2025
May 6, 2025The Benton County Board of Supervisors met in regular session with Supervisors Seeman, Tippett and Volz present. Chairman Seeman called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. at the Benton County Service Center. Members of the public are invited to join in during open session or watch the livestream at https://www.youtube.com/bentoncountyiowa.