Government

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING May 24, 2022 at 9:00 a.m.

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING May 24, 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. Approve claims 4. Discuss/Approve DECAT/CPPC Contract Renewal 5.

Wrecked-In Reunion Tour

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in 2020, there were 10,893 unbuckled passenger vehicle occupants killed in crashes in the United States. In that same year, 58% of crash victims killed at night (6 PM – 5:59 AM) were not wearing their seatbelts.  According to the Iowa DOT, 94 people were killed in 2021 on Iowa’s roadways who were not wearing their seatbelts.

Wiretap Lands Vinton man in Federal Prison for nearly four years

             A man who conspired to distribute heroin, fentanyl, and other synthetic opioids was sentenced today to more than three years in federal prison.             Ryan Rick Schlitter, age 39, from Vinton, Iowa, received the prison term after a January 14, 2022 guilty plea to one count of conspiracy to distribute heroin.

Expanding E15 Access Is a Win-Win for Iowa

By Lance Lillibridge Iowa Corn Growers Associations President The recently signed Iowa Biofuels Access bill expands access to E15, a clean-burning, homegrown, more affordable fuel choice. The bill is expected to increase the number of fuel stations carrying E15 by nearly 1,000 by the year 2026, from the roughly 300 stations currently offering the higher blend.

Early Voting for the Iowa Primaries began Wednesday, May 18

*Below you will find a link to locate your ballot sample for the Primary Election.  Early Voting began on Wednesday, May 18, and runs through the Monday before the Primary, June 6th. You can vote at the Auditor's Office on the second floor of the courthouse any time you are nearby.Today, Wednesday, May 18 is also the first day to mail out requested ballots.

Vinton Police Department Log for Week of May 9-15, 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.Three Adult Arrests the week of May 9-15, 2022.May 10 Chelsea Ann Howell 29 Vinton, IowaAssault Causing Bodily Injury or Mental IllnessMay 10 Daniel Paul Mitchell Jr.

Benton County Vendor Publication Report 04/27/2022 - 05/10/2022

Click to view the Vendor Publication Report from 04/27/2022 - 05/10/2022.

Benton County Board of Supervisor Minutes 5/10/22

May 10, 2022The Benton County Board of Supervisors met in regular session with Supervisors Seeman, Bierschenk and Primmer 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.

Vinton-Shellsburg CSD School Board Meeting Agenda May 17 5:30 p.m.

QR Code for Zoom Meeting Tuesday, May 17, 2022 - 5:30 PM Central Office Board Room 1502 C Ave. Vinton, IA 52349Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88952655137?pwd=YmF0enNTaFBOMFlmRVk3Yk01Z25GQT09 Meeting ID: 889 5265 5137 Passcode: e98JNp1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call / Pledge of Allegiance 3. Receive Visitors / Public Comments Discussion Item 4 Administrator Reports Discussion Item 5.

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING May 17, 2022 at 9:00 a.m.

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING May 17, 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 https://www.youtube.com/bentoncountyiowa 1. 9:00 A.M. Call to Order 2. 9:05 A.M. Barb Greenlee Re: Set Land Use Hearing date for Nutrien Ag Solutions in part of the NW ¼ NW ¼ Section 13-T82N-R11W 3.