Government
Hello District 75 from the State Capitol! Week 11
Week 11 turned out to be a pretty productive week as the Iowa House has now passed about two-thirds of the budgets for the year.House File 2567 makes changes to the Board of Educational Examiners (BOEE) rules. One change is it’s now mandatory to report child abuse of a child over 12 years old, not optional. Also, schools must keep written records of all complaints. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING March 29, 2022 at 9:00 a.m.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING
March 29, 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. Discuss/Action on waiving penalty and interest on parcel #380-03900
3.
Gov. Reynolds announces donations of law enforcement equipment to Ukraine
Today, Gov. Reynolds announced the State of Iowa is donating 146 protective helmets and 714 ballistic vests to Ukraine. The donations are excess expired equipment from the Iowa Department of Public Safety and 18 other law enforcement agencies across the state. “Like all Iowans, I have been horrified by the devastation and innocent life lost at the hands of Russian President Vladimir Putin and his unprovoked military invasion of Ukraine,” said Gov.
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