Government
Fair Board Receives Loan as part of effort for Grandstand Renovation
The Benton County Fair Board is seeking funding to complete projects around the fairgrounds. The current project is renovating the grandstands. The project will be converting old wooden benches into aluminum seating. The total cost of this project will be $170,000.Fair Board members Nichole McKenna, Dale Seeck and Kirk Steinford approached the Benton County Board of Supervisors concerning financial help to renovate the grandstands at the fairgrounds.
Benton County Board of Supervisor Minutes 2/10/22
February 10, 2022The Benton County Board of Supervisors met in a special session at 6:00 p.m. at the Farm Bureau Office Building in Vinton. Supervisor Seeman called the meeting to order with Supervisors Seeman, Primmer and Bierschenk present.Discussion was held on the FY23 county budget. Budget topics ranged from the upcoming 911 Radio system project, mental health, roads and other budget concerns, along with using ARPA funds for county projects.
Benton County Board of Supervisor Minutes 2/8/22
February 8, 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.
Tony Chavez Announces Bid for Iowa House
Today, Tony Chavez (R-Cedar Falls) announced his election campaign
for Iowa House in House District 76.
“Bringing people together to solve the bigger issues has always been my passion,” said Chavez.
“After being involved in local politics, I’m running to serve my community and the people of the
76th District.”
Tony Chavez is a community organizer and political consultant.
Hello District 75 from the State Capitol!
This last week started with the Iowa caucuses on February 7th. The county conventions on Saturday, March 12th for our next step to the eventual November elections!On Wednesday, I chaired a subcommittee for House File 2069, which is a proposal to increase the registration fees of water vessels such as canoes and kayaks from $12 to $20 every three years. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING February 15, 2022, 9:00 a.m.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETINGFebruary 15, 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. Barb Greenlee RE; set land use hearing date for Jill and Brian Kuhn.
Work release escape of Ronald Kelly
Ronald Kelly, convicted of Robbery 2nd Degree in Polk County, failed to report back to the Fort Des Moines Correctional facility as required yesterday. Kelly is a 28-year-old Black male, height 5' 9", and weighs 228 pounds. He was admitted to the work release facility on 12/28/2021. Persons with information on Kelly's whereabouts should contact local police. Update from the Iowa Capitol: A FAIR TAX PLAN FOR IOWANS
Iowans are hardworking people who take pride in a job well done. It’s too bad Iowa doesn’t have enough workers to keep schools, hospitals and small businesses running seamlessly.In fact, fewer Iowans are working today than when Governor Reynolds took office. That’s because Republican policies are driving Iowans out of the workforce and out of the state.