Government
Governor includes Benton County in Disaster Proclamation
Today, Gov. Kim Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation for nine additional counties in response to the March 5 severe weather. The governor's proclamation allows state resources to be utilized to respond to and recover from the effects of this severe weather in Adair, Benton, Decatur, Jasper, Lucas, Polk, Tama, Warren, and Wayne counties.
Derek Wulf Announces Run For Statehouse
Derek Wulf, a fourth-generation farmer/rancher from Hudson, announced today he will be seeking the Republican nomination for State Representative in the June 7th primary election for Iowa House in District 76, which includes rural Black Hawk County, northeast Tama County, and portions of northwest Benton County.Wulf was born and raised in rural Black Hawk County, graduating from Hudson High School and then continuing his education at Iowa State University where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science. Benton County Conservation Wins Award for Excellence in Environmental Education
The Iowa Association of Naturalists (IAN) and the Iowa Conservation Education Coalition (ICEC) are proud to award Benton County Conservation and Iowa Education Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired with an IAN/ICEC Award for Excellence in Environmental Education. The award is the Sylvan Runkel Environmental Education School Award for Outstanding Whole-School Environmental Education Program.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING March 8, 2022
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETINGMarch 8, 2022 at 9:00 a.m.Benton County Service Center Conference Room811 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 Order2. 9:05 a.m. Canvass on Special School Election3. 9:10 A.
Bill would allow police officers to search garbage without warrant
Iowa police officers would once again be allowed to search garbage cans without a warrant under a bill moving through the Iowa Legislature.Senate File 2296 says Iowans have “no reasonable expectation of privacy” for garbage cans that are placed outside of the home in a “publicly accessible area.” That means a peace officer could search through a person’s garbage can on the curb without needing a search warrant.
GOP TAX PLAN IS SETBACK FOR MOST IOWANS
Gov. Reynolds signed into law a tax plan (HF 2317) this week that will further line the pockets of the ultra-rich, while not doing enough for working Iowans. I voted against the plan because I believe in a fair tax system—not increased tax giveaways to corporations, millionaires and special interests. The tax plan rewards the extremely wealthy—not working Iowans and small businesses.
Logan among Governor Reynolds' appointments to Iowa’s boards & commissions
Today, Gov. Kim Reynolds announced appointments to Iowa’s boards and commissions. The following appointment from Benton County is subject to Senate confirmation: Child Advocacy Board Don Logan, Benton
BENTON COUNTY REDISTRICTING COMMITTEE MEETING March 9, 2022
BENTON COUNTY REDISTRICTING COMMITTEE
MEETING
March 9, 2022 at 9:00 a.m.
111 E 4th St.
Benton County Auditor’s Office
1. 9:00 A.M. Call to Order
2. Discuss/Adopt Reprecincting Plan for County
3. Set public hearing date for Reprecincting Plan
4. Approve Minutes
5. Adjourn
Silbernagel Files for Iowa Senate District 42
Colman Silbernagel of Vinton filed nomination papers Wednesday to run in the newly formed Iowa Senate District 42, which covers most of Benton County and the rural areas of Linn County.“Service has been central to my life,” said Silbernagel. “I look forward to serving you as your State Senator to defend life, protect our 2nd Amendment rights, and fight for family-supporting jobs. Governor Reynolds signs bill protecting girls’ sports in Iowa
Governor Kim Reynolds today signed HF 2416 into law protecting girls’ sports programs at all school levels, including high school and collegiate levels in Iowa. The bill allows participation in sports based upon the biological sex listed on the athlete’s birth certificate. “This is a victory for girls’ sports in Iowa. No amount of talent, training or effort can make up for the natural physical advantages males have over females.