Government
Iowa law changes allows .410 and 28 gauge shotguns for Turkey hunting
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds has signed into law a new bill that legalizes the use of .410 and 28-gauge shotguns to turkey hunt. The bi-partisan legislation, which can be found in SF2334, passed the Iowa House and Senate without a single "no'' vote. .410 and 28-gauge shotgun rounds, which are among the smallest types of hunting ammunition that are manufactured, are often preferred by hunters who shoot smaller game, like turkeys.
Vinton Police Department Log for Week of March 14-20, 2022
Vinton Police Department Log for Week of March 14-20, 2022.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.
City of Shellsburg Audit Results
On Monday, Auditor of State Rob Sand released an agreed-upon procedures report on the City of Shellsburg,
Iowa, for the period July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021. The agreed-upon procedures engagement was
performed pursuant to Chapter 11.6 of the Code of Iowa.
Sand reported eight findings related to the receipt and disbursement of taxpayer funds. They are found
on pages 9 and 10 of this report.
Governor Reynolds signs Israel and antisemitism bills into law
Gov. Reynolds today signed two bills into law relating to anti-BDS of Israel and antisemitism during a formal meeting with the Israeli Consul General to the Midwest Yinam Cohen. HF2373 is an act relating to restrictions regarding companies boycotting Israel. HF2220 is an act relating to antisemitism in the state of Iowa.
Live bird exhibitions canceled due to highly pathogenic avian influenza
The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship today announced an order cancelling all live bird exhibitions at fairs and other gatherings of birds due to highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). The order also prohibits live birds from being sold or transferred at livestock auction markets, swap meets and exotic sales. The Department’s order begins immediately and is effective for a minimum of 30 days, and until 30 days has passed without a confirmation of a new infection of HPAI in domestic poultry in the state of Iowa.
VINTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA – MARCH 24, 2022
CITY OF VINTONCOUNCIL MEETING AGENDA – MARCH 24, 2022 -- 7:00 PMhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/839967574881-312-626-6799 or 1-646-558-8656 or 1-301-715-8592Webinar ID: 839 9675 74881. Call to order and roll call2. Pledge of Allegiance3. Approve agenda4. Consent Agendaa. Receive & file Council meeting minutes of March 10, 2022b. Receive & file Airport meeting minutes of March 16, 2022c.
City Council: General Government, Community & Economic Development 3/24/22
COMMITTEE MEETINGGeneral Government, Community & Economic DevelopmentThursday, March 24, 2022Vinton City Hall -- 6:00pmAGENDA1. Discussion of proposed development of Remington Seed building and surrounding area
5 bipartisan bills to help students & improve schools
The bills moving through the Iowa Legislature that get the most public attention are often the few controversial pieces of legislation. The reality is that most initiatives we take up at the Statehouse have bipartisan support, and many pass unanimously. Here are five bipartisan bills that recently came out of the Senate Education Committee, on which I serve, and are well on their way to becoming law this year: 1. CPU receives grant from Iowa Department of Ed to grow Computer Science
Gov. Kim Reynolds and the Iowa Department of Education today announced $506,084 in annual awards that will prepare K-12 teachers in 136 school districts and nonpublic schools to teach computer science. “Computer science is a basic skillset necessary for student success and an added advantage for recruitment in high-demand careers in the rapidly-changing, technology-driven workplace,” said Gov.
Benton County Board of Supervisor Minutes 3/15/22
March 15, 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.