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The Shellsburg Summer Reading Program will begin taking registrations on May 16 and will continue through May 21.This year's program will begin on June 6 and will end on July 25. The program will include children ages 5-18. The program will include free books, crafts and prizes. Any volunteers are welcome, be sure to check in at the library to see how you can lend a hand! Call 319-436-2112 for more information.

I'm working to ensure Iowans are aware of the upcoming June 7 primary election. Studies show people who make a plan to vote are more likely to participate in elections. Have your voice heard on Election Day.Planning to vote absentee by mail?Download an absentee ballot request form, click here.You'll need to print it, fill it out, and mail/deliver it to your county auditor.

Last month and again this month the Vinton City Council met with members of the Vinton Country Club concerning their water rates. Back in 2017 the city ordinance changed which had been giving the Vinton Country Club a reduction in their water bill for being in what was called the "Tier Three" for water usage in Vinton. The "Tier Three" was set up to assist manufacturers that used to be located in town and who needed a large amount of water to operate.

V-S CSD May 10, 2022 Did you know that Universal Free School Meals ends on June 30, 2022? How might this impact your local school district and community?   Congress did not extend child nutrition waivers that have allowed schools to provide free meals for all students nationwide since March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

 Today, Gov. Kim Reynolds signed an extension for a proclamation relating to the weight limits and hours of service requirements for the transportation of crop inputs for planting season. The extension is effective immediately and continues through June 11, 2022. The proclamation allows vehicles transporting corn, soybeans, other agricultural seed, water, herbicide, pesticide, fertilizer (dry, liquid, and gas), manure (dry and liquid), gasoline, diesel #1, diesel #2, ethanol, and biodiesel to be overweight (not exceeding 90,000 pounds gross weight) without a permit for the duration of this proclamation.

Benton County Auditor Hayley Rippel reminds voters that some polling places have changed due to recent redistricting across the state. Iowans whose polling place has changed should be on the lookout for a postcard in the mail informing them of the new location.“We know this can be an inconvenience to some, during the COVID-19 pandemic we had to make some adjustments, and now we are required to make changes due to the new census data along with the legislation boundary changes.

Culture, Recreation, Health & Social Services Committee MeetingThursday, May 12, 2022Vinton City Hall – 6:00pmAGENDA1. Discussion of food trucks operating within the City of Vinton

CITY OF VINTONCOUNCIL MEETING AGENDA – MAY 12, 2022 -- 7:00 PMhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/810029827011-312-626-6799 or 1-646-558-8656 or 1-301-715-8592Webinar ID: 810 0298 2701Oath of Office, Isacc Kelley1. Call to order and roll call2. Pledge of Allegiance3. Approve agenda4. Consent Agendaa. Receive & file Council meeting minutes of April 28, 2022b.

All Charges are subject to review by The Benton County Attorney’s Office. An arrest or criminalcharge 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.Zero Adult Arrests the week of May 2-8, 2022.Zero Juvenile Referrals the week of May 2-8, 2022.

May 3, 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.