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Vinton Police Department Log for Week December 20-26, 2021
Vinton Police Department Log for Week December 20-26, 2021.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.
Benton County Board of Supervisor Minutes 12/21/21
December 21, 2021The Benton County Board of Supervisors met in regular session with Supervisors Seeman and Bierschenk present, Primmer called in. 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.
State Auditor Sand releases report on LaPorte City Utilities
Auditor of State Rob Sand today released a report on the City of La Porte City Utilities for the year ended June 30, 2021. A copy of this report is available below, or at https://auditor.iowa.gov/reports/audit-reports/.
IOWA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS Work release escape of Damien Lawrence Hunt
Damien Lawrence Hunt, convicted of Arson 1st Degree and other charges in Pottawattamie County, failed to report back to theDubuque Residential Facility as required yesterday.Hunt is a 38-year-old White male, height 5'9", and weighs 197 pounds. He was admitted to the work release facility on October 14, 2021.Persons with information on Hunt's whereabouts should contact local police. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING December 28, 2021 at 9:00 a.m.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING
December 28, 2021 at 9:00 a.m.
Benton County Service Center 811 D Ave.
** Agenda is not printed in any particular order; only time specific items will be addressed at
certain times
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1. 9:00 A.M. Call to Order
2. 9:15 A.M. Marc Greenlee RE; Land Use hearing for John & Rhoda Harris apart of the NW1/4 of the
NW1/4 Sec 23, T85N, R9W
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Full-time City Employees to receive $500 from America Cares Act Monies
In Wednesday's business, the council proceeded with approving the agenda and consent agenda then opening it to the citizens for their input. Former Mayor John Watson addressed the council concerning an item on the agenda. Item 9.n, stated, "Approval of resolution to establish premium pay for essential City of Vinton employees using funds received under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021"Watson voiced opposition to the plan to give approximately 40 city employees $500 out of the funds received from the city from the American Rescue Plan Act.
Mayor, 1st and 3rd Ward Council Members Sworn in
Following Wednesday evening's City Council meeting, both Bud Maynard, Mayor and 1st Ward Councilman Ron Hessenius were sworn in to serve another term on the Vinton City Council.The Mayor delivered the oath of office to Hessenius while the Vinton City Clerk, Melissa Schwan administered the oath to the Mayor, Bud Maynard.On Thursday morning Valerie Bearbower was sworn in by City Clerk Melissa Schwan as the Third Ward City Council Member. Vinton Police Department Log for Week December 13-19, 2021
Vinton Police Department Log for Week December 13-19, 2021.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.