Government
Gov. Reynolds signed a new round of bills into law
Today, Gov. Reynolds signed the following bills into law: SF333 A bill for an act relating to authorized emergency vehicles, making penalties applicable, and including effective date and applicability provisions. SF551 A bill for an act relating to fire fighters and emergency medical services members operating certain vehicles.
AUDITOR OF STATE ROB SAND IS THE TARGET OF EMAIL SCAM, WARNS IOWANS BE ON ALERT
Auditor of State Rob Sand today warned Iowans about ways fraudulent emails
can be designed to give scammers access to your tax dollars or bank account.
The warning comes after a scammer attempted to defraud the state and Auditor
Sand himself.
A Human Resources Associate with the Department of Administrative Services
(DAS) contacted Auditor Sand on May 13, 2022 to alert him to an email received
by DAS requesting a change in Auditor Sand’s direct deposit.
Gov. Reynolds signs several bills into law
Today, Governor Reynolds signed the following bills into law: SF2323 A bill for an act relating to the inventory of lands managed or owned by the department of natural resources or a county conservation board, and including applicability provisions. HF2372 A bill for an act relating to the nonconsensual termination of a human pregnancy, and providing penalties.
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.