Government
Iowa lawmakers consider changes to sexual assault statute of limitations
Survivors of childhood sexual assault would have more time to pursue civil action against their abusers under one of several proposed changes to Iowa’s sexual assault laws.Legislators took aim at the issue last year, passing a law to remove the time limit for a victim of childhood sex abuse to bring criminal charges against their abuser.
DNR Notes that Trees for Kids Grant Applications Due March 4th
On Tuesday, January 25, 2022, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) issued a press release that reminds Iowans that the popular Trees for Kids grant program is now accepting applications through March 4, 2022. Grantees can be awarded up to $2,500 to cover the cost of trees and mulch. All trees for this program must be planted on public property and involve youth with the planting process.
Update From the Iowa Capitol
Fixing workforce crisis will improve public safetyOne of the primary responsibilities of the Legislature is to ensure Iowans are safe in their homes and communities.That mission is even more urgent as Iowa’s workforce crisis hits public safety at all levels, including our local police departments, Iowa State Patrol and prison system.Law enforcement officers play an important role in keeping Iowans safe.
Benton County Board of Supervisor Minutes 1/28/22
January 28, 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 2:00 p.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.
Benton County Supervisor Minutes 1/25/2022
January 25, 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.
Hello District 75 from the State Capitol!
The Iowa House Representatives have started talks on the Education budget and will try to get this done in agreement with the Iowa Senate as soon as possible. There will be increases but the final figures have yet to be decided.Also in early talks are the income tax rates and how to get the overpayments back to Iowans. Unfortunately, Iowa has the 4th highest individual top rate income tax rate (6.
Let's Solve Workforce Crisis, Help Iowans
This session, I am staying focused on what matters most to Iowans: our state’s workforce crisis.By fixing the state’s workforce crisis, we can put more money into the pockets of hardworking Iowans and rebuild Iowa’s reputation as a great place to live, work, and raise a family.The workforce crisis is hurting our schools, health care system and Main Street businesses: * In Iowa schools, there aren’t enough full-time teachers, substitute teachers or bus drivers.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING February 1, 2022 at 9:00 a.m.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING
February 1, 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 timeshttps://www.youtube.com/bentoncountyiowa
1. 9:00 A.M. Call to Order
2. Approve minutes
3. 9:05 A.M. Barb Greenlee Re: Set Land Use Hearing date for HGP LLC in part of SE ¼ NE ¼ of Section 34 T85N R9W
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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING January 31, 2022 at 6:00 p.m.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETINGJanuary 31, 2022 at 6:00 p.m.Benton County EOC213 2nd Ave. Vinton, IA 523491. 6:00 P.M. Call to Order2. Discuss/Approve new dispatch and law enforcement contract rates with City Officials3. Participate in FY23 EMA Budget hearing4. AdjournPosted on January 30, 2022