Government
Hello District 75 from the State Capitol!
Week 7 of the 2022 session was a great week for all Iowans! On Monday, February 21st, the House passed H.F. 2416, which states only female students based on their sex at birth may participate in female sports. Ainsley Erzen of Carlisle, Iowa, is the 2021 high school national champion in the 800-meter run. In the 2021 high school state track meet, 85 males would have beaten her female national record! This bill is common sense and protects females and they deserve a level playing field. Governor Reynolds announces efforts to support Ukraine
The State of Iowa has announced new measures to further demonstrate its solidarity with the brave people of Ukraine as they defend their freedom against Putin’s tyranny. Today, Governor Reynolds has directed the Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division (ABD) to remove any Russian-produced alcoholic liquor products from its wholesale purchase list.
Benton County Board of Supervisor Agenda 3/1/22
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETINGMarch 1, 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 timeshttps://www.youtube.com/bentoncountyiowa1. 9:00 A.M. Call to Order2. 9:01 A.M. Dean Vrba Re: Wage increase for Rodney Clark, Transportation driver for obtaining Class C License with passenger endorsement3.
Drug distributors and Johnson & Johnson commit to $26 billion opioid agreement
Iowa to receive $174 million to fight the opioid crisis Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller announced today the final approval of the $26 billion opioid agreement with the nation’s three major pharmaceutical distributors – Cardinal, McKesson, and AmerisourceBergen – and Johnson & Johnson. Following successful state sign-on and subdivision sign-on periods, the defendants will start releasing funds to a national administrator on April 2, 2022.
Update From the Iowa Capitol 2/24/22
CHILD CARE: REAL SOLUTIONS TO HELP WORKING PARENTSWorking families have been struggling for years with Iowa’s limited child care options. Some can’t find child care at all; others can’t find child care they can afford. It’s limiting their ability to work and worsening the workforce crisis. A proposal passed in the Senate this week won’t fix the problem.
YEDLIK to seek election in House District 84
Benton County educator Sara Yedlik announced her election bid for Iowa House District 84 today. House District 84 covers most of Benton and part of Linn County, including Vinton.“I’m proud to announce my campaign to represent my lifelong community of Benton and Linn Counties,” said Yedlik. “I am humbly ready to serve the constituents of House District 84.
CITY OF VINTON COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA, FEBRUARY 24, 2022, 7:00 PM
CITY OF VINTON COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA FEBRUARY 24, 2022 7:00 PMhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/81285402043
1-646-558-8656 or 1-301-715-8592 or 1-312-626-6799Webinar ID: 812 8540 20431. Call to order and roll call2. Pledge of Allegiance3. Approve agenda4. Consent Agendaa. Receive & file Council meeting minutes of February 10, 2022b. Approval of City invoices5.
Vinton Police Department Log for Week of February 14-20
Vinton Police Department Log for Week of February 14-20, 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.
Benton County Supervisors Minutes 2/15/22
February 15, 2022The Benton County Board of Supervisors met in regular session with Supervisors Seeman, Bierschenk and Primmer were 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.
Reynolds to give the Republican State of the Union Response
Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) today praised the selection of Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds to provide the Republican national address following the State of the Union on March 1, 2022.“As the nation struggles under crushing federal edicts, Americans are looking to state leaders to restore liberty and prosperity. Under Governor Reynolds’ bold leadership, Iowa has smartly navigated the pandemic and economic fallout, promoting a safe and swift return to normalcy.