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Vinton Police Department Log for Week of November 6-13, 2022
Vinton Police Department Log for Week of November 6-13, 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 11/10/22
November 10, 2022The Benton County Board of Supervisors met in special session with Supervisors Seeman, Bierschenk and Primmer present. The meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m. at the Cedar Valley Ranch business officeThe purpose of the meeting was to visit with Lorene Spencer, Cedar Valley Ranch Director along with the Board Chairman Brenda Hackbarth to discuss the business lease between Benton County and the residential care facility.
City Council will look at ATV/UTV ordinance again
During Thursday night's council meeting, the council addressed several topics of business.Shelby Baker addressed the proposed removal of the Ash trees that were included on the agenda. The removal of Ash trees was discussed Bids will be put out for the removal of the trees in the area parks. Under old business:The council adopted Ordinance 1078 which added Chapter 124, Food Trucks.
Benton County Board of Supervisors Minutes 11/8/22
November 8, 2022The Benton County Board of Supervisors met in regular session with Supervisors Seeman, Bierschenk and Primmer 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.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING November 15, 2022 at 9:00 a.m.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING
November 15, 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 times
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1. 9:00 A.M. Call to Order
2. Acknowledge the Post-Election Audit on Vinton 1 precinct
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Vinton Police Department Log for Week of October 31- November 6, 2022
Vinton Police Department Log for Week of October 31- November 6, 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.
State Auditor race still undecided
Following the election on Tuesday night. the race for the State Auditor position is still undecided. Two counties in Iowa have yet to submit final numbers for the election, Des Moines and Warren counties had technical errors requiring recounts. The Secretary of State Paul Pate has ordered an expedited recount of the votes in these two counties.
Vinton City Council Agenda 11/10/22 7:00 p.m.
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/894168364621-646-558-8656 or 1-646-931-3860Webinar ID: 894 1683 64621. Call to order and roll call2. Pledge of Allegiance3. Approve agenda4. Consent Agendaa. Receive & file Council meeting minutes of October 27, 2022b. Approval of City invoices5. Receive and file communications & petitions or remonstrances6. Committee Reports7.
Iowa reaches second highest turnout in state history for midterms
Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate announces the unofficial turnout for the November 2022 general election was the second highest in state history for a midterm. More than 1,220,000 Iowans voted. The all-time high for an Iowa midterm election was 1,329,930, set in 2018."My thanks to Iowans from every corner of the state who made their voices heard by voting," Secretary Pate said.