Government

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING October 11, 2022 at 9:00 a.m.

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING October 11, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. Benton County Service Center Conference Room 811 D Ave. Vinton, IA 4** 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. 9:05 A.M. Kirsten Nelson Re: Discuss/Approve Flexible spending vendor change -HIPAA Hybrid Entity Designation 3.

ROADSIDE CHAT - BUCKS ARE RUNNING AMOK, AMOK, AMOK. WATCH FOR DOES, TOO

Harvest season is upon us. With crops coming out of the fields, we’re starting to see more activity with deer running amok sometimes finding themselves on Iowa roads.In 2021, 7,699 vehicle crashes with animals were reported. Because so many deer/vehicle crashes result in only property damage to the vehicle, many are not reported. However, of those crashes five people were killed, 33 sustained serious injuries and another 151 had minor injuries.

David Thompson Candidate Profile for Office of Benton County Attorney

I have been a licensed attorney for thirty-one years and have practiced law twenty-eight years in Benton County.  My wife and I have one son, and have lived in Vinton for the last eleven years; prior to that, I have lived in Garrison and Urbana.  Prior to being elected twenty-four years ago, I practiced law with the Vinton firm of Milroy, Eckhart and Thompson, and prior to that with the Dutton firm in Waterloo.

Ray Lough Candidate Profile for Office of Benton County Attorney

I am running for the office of the Benton County Attorney because the voters of Benton County asked me to run. The overwhelming reason provided to me was that it is time for a change. I agree. It is time to elect someone who will be transparent and respectful to the citizens of this county.If I am elected, I have several areas that I will make priorities.

Iowa Senate District 42 Candidate Profile: Charlie McClintock

Before each election, we ask the candidates who have a challenger to submit a bit about themselves. This gives the readers a chance to read about each candidate and learn a little more about them. Here's a few words from Charlie McCllintock.--- After the redistricting took place, Benton and Linn counties both found themselves without their current Senators.

Iowa State Senate District 42 Candidate Profile: Jessica Wiskus

It was never my intention to run for a political office. But last November I learned that an out-of-state corporation wanted to use eminent domain to force a dangerous CO2 pipeline through my neighbors’ land, past our local school district, churches, nursing homes, and houses. I knew that I had to take action. It simply isn’t right for the government to condemn a person’s property, endanger our community’s safety, and stuff the profits into the pockets of corporate executives.

Vinton Police Department Log for Week of September 26-October 2, 2022

Vinton Police Department Log for Week of September 26-October 2, 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.

Candidate Profile: Bruce Gardner State Senate District 42

Bruce Gardner is running as an Independent for State Senate District 42, which includes most of Benton County and rural Linn County. District 42 is a newly drawn Senate district with no incumbent."Family farmers and rural Iowans need an advocate in Des Moines who is not beholden to the corporations and special interests," states Bruce Gardner. "What the current state government is doing is not working for farmers and regular Iowans in rural Iowa, and I am running to change that.

Iowa PBS to host several debates this month

Iowa PBS will host Live Debates on Statewide IPTV between the Iowa candidates. Below is the schedule of the following debates. U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley vs. Michael Franken on Thursday, October 6, at 7:00 p.m. Governor Kim Reynolds vs. Deidre DeJear on Monday, October 17, at 7:00 p.m. Congresswoman Ashley Hinson vs. Liz Mathis on Tuesday, October 18, at 7:00 p.

Iowa House District 84 Candidate Profile: Tom Gerhold

My name is Tom Gerhold, and I'm the incumbent running for re-election for the new House District 84 which is mostly the same except instead of including four townships in Iowa County, it now includes 4 townships in Linn County and dropped the three northwest townships in Benton County.I am asking to be re-elected because the people of the state of Iowa need the tremendous progress made thus far to be continued, and I'm proud of the accomplishments made that I've been a part of.