Special Library Board meeting held to discuss budget

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
January 23, 2023 9:12 am

Last Wednesday night the Vinton Public Library Board called a special meeting before presenting their budget to the City Council. In the previous meeting, the board had worked to put together a budget.

Gov. Reynolds Open Letter to Iowans on School Choice

IOWA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE
January 20, 2023 8:30 pm

Today, Governor Kim Reynolds released the following open letter to the state of Iowa:  A strong education system is foundational to Iowa’s future, which is why school choice continues to be a priority of mine and of families across our great state.

Warranty Deed Land Transfers January 19, 2023

LEXA SPEIDEL, BENTON COUNTY RECORDER
January 20, 2023 6:51 pm

PETERSEN PATRICIA J ESTATE, PETERSEN STEVEN K ADMINISTRATOR, GAHRING SHERRY E ADMINISTRATOR to PETERSEN STEVEN K: VAN HORNE Lot: 9 Block:

To the People of House District 84

STATE REPRESENTATIVE, THOMAS GERHOLD
January 19, 2023 5:27 pm

 Hi all, We are wrapping up the second week of the 2023 session with sub-committees being the focus.  The observance of the Martin Luther King holiday shortened the time of conducting official business at the Capitol by a day.

Warranty Deed Land Transfers 1/17/23

LEXA SPEIDEL, BENTON COUNTY RECORDER
January 19, 2023 2:53 pm

VERDECK TONJA L DECEASED, HARTZ TERI D EXECUTOR, COURTNEY TONJA L, and BOBZIEN TONJA L to MANTZ BRANDON H BELLE PLAINE ELLIOTTS ADDITION Lot: 11 Block

HHS Announces the Launch of New Agency Website

IOWA HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
January 19, 2023 2:53 pm

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announces the unveiling of the combined health and human services website today. The new website can be found at https://hhs.

Vinton Police Department Log for Week of January 9-15, 2023

VINTON POLICE DEPARTMENT
January 18, 2023 5:17 pm

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.

Warranty Deed Land Transfers January 12-13, 2023

LEXA SPEIDEL, BENTON COUNTY RECORDER
January 18, 2023 3:25 pm

THARP SCOTT R and  THARP ANGELA S to JOHN W KETCHEN REVOCABLE TRUST VINTON BECKETTS ADDITION Lot: 4 Block: 18  23-0159 MARY A THORMA

The 90th General Assembly Starts

IOWA SENATOR CHARLIE MCCLINTOCK
January 18, 2023 3:25 pm

On Monday, January 9th, the 90th General Assembly began. It was great to be back in Des Moines serving my new district, Senate District 42, and the people of Iowa.

Belle Plaine Arrests

BELLE PLAINE POLICE DEPARTMENT
January 18, 2023 3:25 pm

12-04-2022 Surrell Jade Youngbear, 26, of Belle Plaine, Iowa, Charged with Public Intoxication.12-10-2022 Gayla Jo Yeakle, 66, of Belle Plaine, Iowa, Charged with Driving While Suspended.