Government

Secretary Naig Encourages Ag Census Participation

 Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today encouraged Iowa farmers and producers to participate in the 2022 Census of Agriculture, which is underway across the nation through Feb. 6, 2023.The Census of Agriculture, which is conducted every five years by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), is the nation’s most comprehensive count of America’s farms and ranches, the people who operate them, and the crops and livestock they raise.

Benton County Warranty Deed Transfers December 14-16, 2022

Recorded December 14, 2022BOIES NANCY E BOIES WILLIAM R KEYSTONE Lot: 10 Block: 5 KEYSTONE Lot: 11 Block: 5OHLSEN AARON J and to RUST AUSTIN C and RUST SHELBY L:NE 20-82-9   NW NE 20-82-9 AUDITOR'S PLAT #15 Lot: 7 AUDITOR'S PLAT #15 Lot: 1 AUDITOR'S PLAT #15 Lot: 8WELLS FARGO BANK NA to COUNTRY AIRE SALES INC: NEWHALL Lot: 6 Block: 3 NEWHALL

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING December 20, 2022 at 9:00 a.m.

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING December 20, 2022 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 timeshttps://www.youtube.com/bentoncountyiowa 1. 9:00 A.M. Call to Order 2. 9:01 A.M. Mona Onken Re: Discuss/Approve out of state training 3.

City of Shellsburg Notice Regarding Snow Emergency in Shellsburg

When heavy snow or ice accumulations are apparent or predicted Shellsburg city officials will declare a "snow emergency" according to city code 69.15. The declaration of a "snow emergency" will be broadcast to citizens through radio and television outlets and social media. The ban will normally be 48 hours in length, but can be shortened or lengthened so continue to watch for notification.

Gov. Reynolds issues directive to ban access to TikTok on State of Iowa devices

Today, Governor Kim Reynolds issued a directive to the Iowa Department of Management’s Office of the Chief Information Officer to ban TikTok on all state-owned devices and prohibit state agencies from subscribing to or owning a TikTok account. “It is clear that TikTok represents a national security risk to our country and I refuse to subject the citizens of Iowa to that risk,” said Gov.

Benton County Warranty Deed Transfers December 9-13 2022

Recorded December 09, 2022BAZYN KYLE J to BECK DREW G, PAR A NE 34-82-12 22-5238 KARR PROPERTIES INC to GEIGER PROPERTIES LLC:VINTON GRAND GULF ADDITION Lot: 1 Block: 3 VINTON GRAND GULF ADDITION Lot: 2 Block: 3 SCHWARTZ TYLER, SCHWARTZ EMMA C,  and BRIDGES EMMA C to GLOEDE PROPERTIES LLC:  VAN HORNE MILWAUKEE LAND COMPANY'S 2ND ADD Lot: 1  VA

City of Shellsburg Council Minutes 11-15-22

City of Shellsburg Council Minutes 11-15-2211-15-2022 a regular meeting of the Shellsburg City Council was called to order by Mayor Speckner at 6:00pm in the Council Chambers.Roll Call was answered by Travis, Vogt, Reeves, Harvey, and Thorkildson. Vogt motioned to approve the consent agenda, seconded by Harvey. All ayes. The library reports were reviewed.

Vinton Police Department Log for Week of December 5-11, 2022

Vinton Police Department Log for Week of December 5-11, 2022All 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.

Benton County Board of Supervisor Minutes December 6, 2022

December 6, 2022The 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.

V-S CSD Food Service Department Wants You!

VSCSD Food Service Department is looking for substitute kitchen help as well as contracted staff.Contact Karen Ackman FSD at karen.ackman@vscsd.org or 319-436-5771 or apply at 1502 C Ave, VintonClick the following link for application:Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District (vscsd.org)