Government

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING December 13, 2022 at 9:00 a.m.

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING December 13, 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 https://www.youtube.com/bentoncountyiowa 1. 9:00 A.M. Call to Order 2. Approve minutes 3. Approve claims 4.

49th Amendment added to the Constitution of the State of Iowa

Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate hosted a ceremony with members of the Legislature and the Iowa Firearms Coalition to commemorate the ratification of the 49th Amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa on Friday. The event was held in the Secretary of State’s Office in the Iowa Capitol building. The ‘Right to Keep and Bear Arms’ Amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa was proposed by the 88th General Assembly in 2019 and was readopted by the 89th General Assembly in 2021.

Vinton Police Department Log for Week of November 28-December 4, 2022

Vinton Police Department Log for Week of November 28-December 4, 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 Republicans to meet next in January

What an amazing night November 8th was for Iowa Republicans!  Thank you all for your hard work and for turning out to vote.  We're going into 2023 with a full RED federal delegation and our Iowa House and Senate increased their majorities, including giving the Iowa Senate a supermajority. Important information:Our December meeting, as is tradition, will be postponed until our usual meeting night in January.

Benton County Warranty Deed Transfers December 1-6 2022

Recorded on December 1, 2022:Virginia Gay Trust to Jeremy Grimm Construction LLC, VINTON ANDERSON CREEK ESTATES FIRST ADDITION Lot: 3RINDERKNECHT DUANE A and RINDERKNECHT DANIELLE to MOSER JUSTIN R and MOSER CHELSEA K, VAN HORNE RUPPS ADDITION Lots 4 and 5 Block: 8HURWITZ RONALD A and VOLKMANN-HURWITZ PATRICIA to ROYAL MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC, A

Benton County Board of Supervisor Minutes 11/29/22

November 29, 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.

State Auditor issues Scam Alert

State Auditor Rob Sand today issued an advisory alerting Iowans to a potential phone scam in which the caller identifies themselves as a representative of the Iowa Auditor of State Office (AOS). A concerned citizen notified the AOS Office on Wednesday, November 30, 2022, that they had received a phone call from a person inquiring about their mortgage.

Benton County Board of Supervisors Agenda 12/6/22

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING December 6, 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 https://www.youtube.com/bentoncountyiowa 1. 9:00 A.M. Call to Order 2. Approve minutes 3. 9:05 A.M. Wes Haefner \Re: Discuss/Approve Service Area Amendment 4.

Belle Plaine Police Department Log for the month of November 2022

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. Adult Arrests 11-01-2022 Dustin Owen Norton, 34, of Blairstown, Iowa.

Roadside Chat - Why is the road wet, Todd? Slow Down, Margo!

Snow and ice season is here. At this time of year, Iowa roads can go from clear to wet to snowy to icy in a very short distance. Unless the weather is sunny and clear and pavement temperatures are above freezing, you should always be prepared for slick spots. Here are a few tips to navigate winter roads.Check Iowa’s 511 system – either 511ia.