Government
Secretary Pate encourages states to adopt human trafficking awareness initiative
Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate urged states around the country to adopt a program similar to his Iowa Businesses Against Trafficking (IBAT) initiative. He made the remarks during one of the keynote addresses at the National Association of Confidential Address Programs (NACAP) conference in Boulder, Colorado on Wednesday.Secretary Pate launched IBAT in January 2022.
Benton Soil and Water Conservation to meet October 19
The next regular meeting of the Benton Soil and Water Conservation District Commissioners will be held on Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. at the District Office, 1705 West D Street in Vinton. Agenda items include: approval of minutes from previous meetings, public participation, approval of treasurer’s report and bills, approval of conservation plans, watershed reports, state cost-share programs, an update on NRCS activities, a review of the correspondence file, any other commissioner input or other business, and scheduling of the next meeting.
ROADSIDE CHAT - DRIVING IS A PRIVILEGE, NOT A RIGHT
Sometimes it can be a little confusing. What things are you able to do because you have a right to do them and what activities do you get to do because you earned the privilege to do them?In school, you probably learned about the “Bill of Rights.” These first 10 Amendments to the Constitution spell out your rights as an American related to the government.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING October 4, 2022 at 9:00 a.m.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING
October 4, 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
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1. 9:00 A.M. Call to Order
2. Approve minutes
3. 9:05 A.M. Kyle Helland Re: Sub Division Variance for part of Lot 1, Ludden First Addition 10-86-10
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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Before you finish reading this, 20 people in the United States will be abused by an intimate partner. That is how prevalent domestic violence is in our country. It’s an epidemic, and it’s happening here in Iowa.October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. My office is using this time to make Iowans aware of the pervasiveness of domestic violence, and resources available to help survivors.
Gov. Reynolds signs Harvest Proclamation
Today, Governor Kim Reynolds signed a proclamation relating to the weight limits and transportation of grain, fertilizer and manure. The proclamation is effective immediately and continues through October 30, 2022. The proclamation allows vehicles transporting corn, soybeans, hay, straw, silage, stover, fertilizer (dry, liquid, and gas), and manure (dry and liquid) to be overweight (not exceeding 90,000 pounds gross weight) without a permit for the duration of this proclamation.
Vinton Fall Cleanup days Saturday-Sunday October 1-2
Vinton residents will be able to dispose of the old items sitting around the house during Vinton's Fall Cleanup Days.From 7:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. on Octobers 1-2, Vinton residents are welcome to bring items to the old brush dump (the first right outside of town north of the bridge).Cost: (Cash Only)$5 per load$5 TVs and Electronics$5 Propane Gril BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING September 30, 2022 at 9:00 a.m.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING
September 30, 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
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1. 9:00 A.M. Call to Order
2. Discuss/Approve Hiring of Roadside Manager, possible closed session pursuant to Iowa Code 21.
IA Dept. of Ag and Land Stewardship Announces School Grants
More than $2.1 million will provide meals to students and build demand for farmersIowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced today, as part of Iowa’s Local Food Day, that the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship will provide more than $2.1 million in grants to Iowa schools as part of the Local Food for Schools Cooperative Agreement Program (LFS).
Benton County Ordinance #78
ORDINANCE #78TITLE: An Ordinance Readopting the Existing Benton County Code of Ordinances and/or Repealing Certain Portions Therein.Be it Enacted by the Board of Supervisors of Benton County, Iowa:SECTION 1. Purpose. Iowa Code Section 331.302, Subsection 9, requires that once every five years a County shall compile its Code of Ordinances. This Ordinance readopts ordinances already in effect in Benton County, Iowa, and/or repeals any ordinance deemed no longer necessary to the operation of Benton County, Iowa.