Government
Benton County Board of Supervisors Minutes January 17, 2023
January 17, 2023The 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.
Gov. Reynolds signs Students First Act into law
Governor Reynolds signed HF 68 into law today amid hundreds of supporters in the Iowa State Capitol. The Students First Act makes state education funding available for K-12 students who choose to attend private schools. “Public schools are the foundation of our education system and for most families they will continue to be the option of choice, but they aren’t the only choice,” Governor Reynolds stated. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING January 25, 2023 at 9:00 a.m.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING
January 25, 2023 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
https://www.youtube.com/bentoncountyiowa
1. 9:00 A.M. Call to Order
2. 9-10 A.M. Exempt work session pursuant to Iowa Code 21.
Warranty Deed Land Transfers 1/20/23
SMITH JUDITH E and SMITH TONY R to JUDITH E SW SE 14-83-9 WALLENFELSZ MARK A to MCCOLLOUGH HUNTER L and JORGENSEN DRUCILLE R:ATKINS Lot: 1 Block: 5 ATKINS Lot: 2 Block: 5
ATKINS Lot: 3 Block: 5
ATKINS Lot: 4 Block: 5ANDREW JESSICA MARIE and ANDREW DAMIAN DUANE to BORNTRAGER NORMAN E and BORNTRAGER RACHEL D BLAIRSTOWN HERRING & THOM
McClintock's Week in Wrap: 01/20/23
Governor Reynolds Sworn In On Friday, January 13th I attended the Joint Session to see Governor Kim Reynolds getting sworn in for another term. It was a great end to the speeches and ceremonies of the opening week. One of Governor Reynold's main priorities, school choice, has been progressing and will likely be on the debate floor soon. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING January 24, 2023 at 9:00 a.m.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING
January 24, 2023 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
https://www.youtube.com/bentoncountyiowa1. 9:00 A.M. Call to Order
2. 9:01 A.M. Wayne Siela Re: Discuss/update 61st Street Project Request
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Special Library Board meeting held to discuss budget
Last Wednesday night the Vinton Public Library Board called a special meeting before presenting their budget to the City Council.
In the previous meeting, the board had worked to put together a budget. A motion had been made to cap the new library director's salary at $80,000 for the upcoming fiscal year. Wednesday night there was the belief that the motion had been to grant this amount in addition to benefits. Gov. Reynolds Open Letter to Iowans on School Choice
Today, Governor Kim Reynolds released the following open letter to the state of Iowa: A strong education system is foundational to Iowa’s future, which is why school choice continues to be a priority of mine and of families across our great state. I believe in Iowa’s public schools. Kevin and I are both products of public education.