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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING May 10, 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. Ron Boyer, Boyer Farms Request variance to the subdivision ordinance in the NE ¼ or the NE ¼ of Sec 9, T84N, R9W 3.

Click for the full reportAddresss: 800 1th St , Belle Plaine, Benton, Underutilized Building Conversion, $300,000.00,  7 UnitsGovernor Reynolds today announced a total of nearly $20 million in investments to support downtown housing projects in 61 communities, which will create 466 new homes for Iowans. Awards were made through the Downtown Housing Grant program, which provides support for downtown revitalization through new housing opportunities in communities with populations of 30,000 or below.

The Union Community School superintendent faces discipline by the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners due to the mishandling of an investigation involving former Union Middle School teacher, Mark Hookham. Hookham resigned in April 2021, during the investigation of inappropriate emails between Hookham and two middle school students. As a result of the investigation, Hookham's license was suspended for at least five years.

THANK YOU, TEACHERS!What do teachers want? They want support to continue in the profession they love and to offer the best-possible education to all students.Teachers want the supplies they need to do their job. They want smaller classes so that they can give each student personalized attention. They want respect and appreciation. They want better wages so that they can care for their families.

The following is a list of Open Positions with the V-S CSD 2022 – 2023.Food Service DepartmentTilford Elementary5.75 Cook Position5 Hour Kitchen Helper PositionApprox. 3 Hour Kitchen Help PositionHigh School2.5 Dishwashing Position5 Hour Kitchen Helper PositionContact Karen Ackman Food Service Director  karen.ackman@vscsd.org or 319-436-5848 for more information.

Vinton-Shellsburg CSD is participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all children without charge and are the same for all children regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability, and there will be no discrimination in the course of the meal service. Meals will be provided, on a first come, first serve basis, at the sites and times are as follows:Tilford ElementaryJoin Us for FREE breakfast and Lunch at Tilford ElementaryBreakfast 8:00 am-8:30 amLunch11:30-12:30 pm M-FNo registration or identification is requiredMenus coming soonJune 6th-July 29th, 2022, Monday through FridayClosed July 4th and 5th Back on 6thChildren 5 years and younger must be accompanied by an adultAdults may purchase a breakfast for $2.

Vinton-Shellsburg CSD is participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all children without charge and are the same for all children regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability, and there will be no discrimination in the course of the meal service.Meals will be provided, on a first come, first serve basis, at the sites and times are as follows:Meals are available to all children ages 1-18Shellsburg ElementaryBreakfast8:00 am-8:30amLunch11:30 am-12:15pm M-FNo registration or identification is required.

Vinton-Shellsburg CSD is participating in the Summer Food Service Program.Meals will be provided to all children without charge and are the same for all children regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability, and there will be no discrimination in the course of the meal service.Meals will be provided, on a first come, first serve basis, at the sites and times are as follows:Meals are available to all children ages 1-18(Join us at Tilford Elementary for Breakfast from 8:00 am-8:30 am)Garrison Public LibraryLunch11:30 am-12:15 pm Monday - Thursday, No Meals on Fridays(Meals are also available in-house at Tilford Elementary Monday-Friday and for purchase by anyone over 18.

On Saturday, May 21, the Benton County Republicans will be hosting a candidate forum for the Republican candidates running in the June primary in Senate District 42. The forum will be moderated by the Benton County Republicans and will begin at 10:00 a.m. at the Vinton-Shellsburg High School. The public is invited to attend.

Vinton Public Library will be closed Monday, May 9 from 4-6pm for staff training. Thanks for your understanding!