Government
Gov. Reynolds announces Glenwood Resource Center to close in 2024
Today, Governor Reynolds, Senate Majority Leader Jack Whitver, and House Speaker Pat Grassley announced that the state intends to close the Glenwood Resource Center (GRC) in 2024. Located in Glenwood,...
Vinton Police Department Log for Week of March 28-April 4, 2022
Vinton Police Department Log for Week of March 28-April 4, 2022.All Charges are subject to review by The Benton County Attorney’s Office. An arrest or criminalcharge is merely an accusation, and the...
DRUG IMPAIRED DRIVING 4/20 APRIL 19-22, 2022
With an uncertain history, April 20th (more commonly known as "4/20") has become synonymous with marijuana use and, in some circles, the date is a marijuana “holiday.” To help keep drug-impa...
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING: Co. Supervisor Districts/Election Precincts
Notice is hereby given that considerations to repeal Benton County Ordinance #76 and adopt Benton County Ordinance #77 shall be held as follows:1st consideration-April 12, 2022 at 9:130 a.m.2nd and fi...
Legislative Meeting with State Representative Tom Gerhold, Saturday, April 9
There will be a Legislative meeting with Tom Gerhold this coming Saturday, April 9th.The meeting will be held at the Van Horne Community Center and will begin at 10 AM.Everyone is welcome to attend....
Iowans fired for refusing vaccine now collecting jobless benefits
By Clark KauffmanIowans forced out of work for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine are now beginning to collect unemployment benefits due to a new law approved in October.Gov. Kim Reynolds signed into law&n...
Benton County Board of Supervisor Minutes 3/29/22
March 29, 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...
Kate Wyatt to hold Camping Kickoff Events
Iowa House candidate Kate Wyatt has announced four (4) events to kickoff her campaign to represent Iowa House District 76. The new House District 76 covers parts of Benton, Black Hawk, and Tama Counti...
Benton Soil and Water Conservation District Commissioners April 20 Meeting
The next regular meeting of the Benton Soil and Water Conservation District Commissioners will be held on Wednesday, April 20, 2022, at 8:30 a.m. at the District Office, 1705 West D Street in Vinton.&...
Hello District 75 from the State Capitol!
The Iowa House had a fairly busy week 12, as we debated bills on March 29th till 9 p.m. and till 7:30 p.m. on March 30th. One bill that the House passed was HF 2556, the Solar Energy System Tax Credit...