Iowa Attorney General Announces Grant Funding for Victims Available

IOWA ATTORNEY GENERAL
March 14, 2026 10:54 am

The Victim Assistance Section of the Iowa Attorney General’s Office will release three competitive grant opportunities in 2026. On March 16, 2026, eligible nonprofit and governmental organizations that provide victim-centered and trauma-informed victim services in the areas of domestic violence, sexual assault, homicide, and other violent crimes may apply for a competitive victim service grant.

Gov. Reynolds issues statement on Iowa veterans' benefits bill passing Senate

IOWA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE
March 12, 2026 12:16 pm

Today, Gov. Kim Reynolds released the following statement in response to SF 2466, her bill to improve the existing statewide system for delivering benefits to veterans, passing the Iowa Senate with bipartisan support:  “Today, Iowa ranks 44th in the nation for veteran benefits, and only 29 percent of Iowa veterans are receiving the assistance they deserve.

House votes to raise income limits for Iowans with disabilities, restrict WIC

IOWA CAPITAL DISPATCH
March 12, 2026 12:16 pm

By Cami KoonsThe Iowa House of Representatives passed a bill Tuesday that would increase income limits for Iowans with disabilities who rely on Medicaid for essential services and also put certain restrictions on nutrition assistance programs.

Warranty Deed Land Transfers 3/9/26

LEXA SPEIDEL, BENTON COUNTY RECORDER
March 12, 2026 12:15 pm

TAUKE MICHELLE R, RICKELS MICHELLE R, TAUKE CURTIS to SNYDER KATIE VINTON NEW VINTON Lot: 1 Block: 6 VINTON NEW VINTON Lot: 4 Block: 6KAPLAN EILE

Week Eight of the 2026 Legislative Session

STATE SENATOR CHARLIE MCCLINTOCK
March 12, 2026 12:14 pm

This week, we learned the names of two Iowans who were killed in action in Kuwait on March 1. Major Jeffrey O’Brien of Waukee and Sergeant Declan Coady of West Des Moines made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country and in defense of our freedom.

CITY OF VINTON COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA – MARCH 12, 2026 -- 7:00 PM

CITY OF VINTON
March 12, 2026 10:48 am

CITY OF VINTON COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA — MARCH 12, 2026 -- 7:00 PMVINTON CITY HALL, 110 W 3RD STREET, VINTON Watch live at https://www.youtube.com/@CityofVintonIAhttps://us06web.

Vinton Police Department Log for March 2-8, 2026.

VINTON POLICE DEPARTMENT
March 11, 2026 5:38 pm

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.

Benton County Sheriff's Department Arrests 3/2-8/26

BENTON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
March 11, 2026 3:15 pm

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.

Joy Wieditz joins the race for Benton County Treasurer

VINTON TODAY
March 11, 2026 10:57 am

Dear Benton County Residents,I am honored to announce my candidacy for Benton County Treasurer. I will be running in the June 2026 primary as a Republican.

Warranty Deed Land Transfers 3/3/26

LEXA SPEIDEL, BENTON COUNTY RECORDER
March 9, 2026 7:13 pm

DAGUE WILLIAM D, DAGUE MELISSA M to SUMMERHAYS JOSHUAURBANA CULVERS 1ST ADDITION Lot: 8 Block: 1GUENTHER NICOLE L TRUSTEE, GUENTHER TIMOTHY B TRUSTEE,