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Benton County has been collecting delinquent Court debit since 2011. Each July, the State requires that Benton County collect $50,000 in order to "meet threshold" and remain in the collections program. Last year threshold was met in October but this year, the $50,000 threshold amount was collected by the first week in Septembera full month ahead of previous years.

The Iowa Department of Revenue and other state agencies are reminding new and existing users about upcoming changes to GovConnectIowa.GovConnectIowa is the State of Iowa's user-friendly self-service portal to register or renew certain business licenses and permits, file tax returns and reports, make payments, and more. The second rollout of this multi-year effort to simplify processes for Iowa taxpayers will occur on November 14, 2022.

AmeriCorps VISTAFounded in 1965, Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA) is a public program designed to provide men and women who act as the resources for non-profit organizations and public offices to increase their ability to assist in lifting communities out of poverty. AmeriCorps VISTA provides opportunities for Americans eighteen years of age and older from diverse backgrounds to dedicate a year of service with non-profit organizations or public entities (as a host organization) to create or to expand efforts designed to empower low-income individuals and communities.

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. Intrastate Warrants are issued by Law Enforcement Agencies for crimes happening in their jurisdictions.One Adult Arrest the week of September 12-18, 2022September 17 Joseph Christian Duffer 39 Vinton, IADomestic Abuse Assault 3rd or Subsequent OffenseSeven Juvenile Referrals the week of September 12-18, 2022Fourteen Code Enforcement ViolationsGrass x 5Working Without a Permit x 1Unsafe Structure x 1Junk Vehicle x 5Junk x 2 Six Traffic Citations for Offenses were issued the week of September 12-18, 2022Sixteen Traffic Warnings for Offenses were issued the week of September 12-18, 2022One Reported Motor Vehicle Accidents for the week of September 12-18, 2022For the Week of September 12-18, 2022– 75 complaints/calls for service were handled by the Vinton Police Department.

Calendar of Events Fall 2022All programs are FREE of charge unless a price is listed. Registration is required unless otherwise stated. Masks are strongly encouraged when indoors.Edna Shain Fen and Wildlife Area Grand OpeningSeptember 15th, 5:00PM - 7:00PM - 2053 54th St, Mt Auburn, IAJoin us to celebrate the grand opening of one of Benton County Conservations newest and most unique property, Edna Shain Fen and Wildlife Area.

September 13, 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.