Government
Drug distributors and Johnson & Johnson commit to $26 billion opioid agreement
Iowa to receive $174 million to fight the opioid crisis Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller announced today the final approval of the $26 billion opioid agreement with the nation’s three major pharmaceutical distributors – Cardinal, McKesson, and AmerisourceBergen – and Johnson & Johnson. Following successful state sign-on and subdivision sign-on periods, the defendants will start releasing funds to a national administrator on April 2, 2022.
Update From the Iowa Capitol 2/24/22
CHILD CARE: REAL SOLUTIONS TO HELP WORKING PARENTSWorking families have been struggling for years with Iowa’s limited child care options. Some can’t find child care at all; others can’t find child care they can afford. It’s limiting their ability to work and worsening the workforce crisis. A proposal passed in the Senate this week won’t fix the problem.
YEDLIK to seek election in House District 84
Benton County educator Sara Yedlik announced her election bid for Iowa House District 84 today. House District 84 covers most of Benton and part of Linn County, including Vinton.“I’m proud to announce my campaign to represent my lifelong community of Benton and Linn Counties,” said Yedlik. “I am humbly ready to serve the constituents of House District 84.
CITY OF VINTON COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA, FEBRUARY 24, 2022, 7:00 PM
CITY OF VINTON COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA FEBRUARY 24, 2022 7:00 PMhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/81285402043
1-646-558-8656 or 1-301-715-8592 or 1-312-626-6799Webinar ID: 812 8540 20431. Call to order and roll call2. Pledge of Allegiance3. Approve agenda4. Consent Agendaa. Receive & file Council meeting minutes of February 10, 2022b. Approval of City invoices5.
Vinton Police Department Log for Week of February 14-20
Vinton Police Department Log for Week of February 14-20, 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.
Benton County Supervisors Minutes 2/15/22
February 15, 2022The Benton County Board of Supervisors met in regular session with Supervisors Seeman, Bierschenk and Primmer were 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.
Reynolds to give the Republican State of the Union Response
Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) today praised the selection of Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds to provide the Republican national address following the State of the Union on March 1, 2022.“As the nation struggles under crushing federal edicts, Americans are looking to state leaders to restore liberty and prosperity. Under Governor Reynolds’ bold leadership, Iowa has smartly navigated the pandemic and economic fallout, promoting a safe and swift return to normalcy. City of Shellsburg Minutes 2/7/22
On February 7, 2022, a meeting of the Shellsburg City Council was called to order by Mayor Speckner at 6:00 pm in the Council Chambers. Roll Call was answered by Harvey, Thorkildson, Travis, Vogt, and Reeves. Mayor Speckner opened a public hearing for Ordinance #467, to adopt the updated “Code of Ordinances.” There was discussion as to which chapters and items were updated.
Hello District 75 from the State Capitol!
Funnel week ended this last week, which means all bills that have the potential to be debated by the full Iowa House or Senate had to pass out of the appropriate committees, except for bills that go to the committees of Appropriations, Government Oversight, and Ways & Means.I didn’t have any subcommittees to chair but had several committee meetings during the week. NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEALED BIDS - 22nd
The Benton County Board of Supervisors will be accepting sealed bids for a meeting to be held on Tuesday March 1, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. for concrete in various areas at the Benton County Service Center located at 811 D Ave. Vinton, Iowa:There are (4) various sections that need concrete: 20X30, 200X115, 15X25 and 90X45 and all areas need to be 5 ½” deep.