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Today, October 13, 2021, is the first day we can mail out absentee ballots. There is a VERY short window for this election to mail out ballots. The LAST day to mail out ballots is October 18th! Each voter must request a ballot request form individually. Request forms MUST have the date the request is signed.Returning Ballots:We are NOT using the dropbox outside the Courthouse for returning ballots! Please DO NOT use the dropbox for any voting material!!!The only People who may return a voted absentee ballot other than the voter are:* Someone living in the voter's household* An immediate family member* The two special precinct election officials who deliver a ballot to the resident of a health care facility, dementia-specific assisted living program or hospital* Voters unable to return a ballot due to blindness or other disability may use a "delivery agent" to deliver their ballots.

CITY OF VINTONCOUNCIL WORK SESSION - OCTOBER 14, 20216:00 PMhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/820862751171-312-626-6799 or 1-646-558-8656 or 1-301-715-8592Webinar ID: 820 8627 5117AGENDA1. Discussion of possible amendments to Code of Ordinances Chapter 24 - Parks & Recreation Board2. Discussion of funding options for Sewer Treatment Plant Expansion pro

CITY OF VINTONCOUNCIL MEETING AGENDA - OCTOBER 14, 2021 -- 7:00 PMhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/820862751171-312-626-6799 or 1-646-558-8656 or 1-301-715-8592Webinar ID: 820 8627 51171. Call to order and roll call2. Pledge of Allegiance3. Approve agenda4. Consent Agendaa. Receive & file Council meeting minutes of September 23, 2021b. Approve City invoicesc.

Joining 22 other counties in Iowa, Benton County became the 23rd to declare itself a 2nd Amendment Sanctuary County with unanimous support.Tom Boeckmann addressed the board and shared a bit of Benton County's history when it comes to the 2nd Amendment. He said that according to the restrictions placed on Benton County residents, they are not allowed to carry any firearms on county property.

October 5, 2021The 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 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.

NEW BOOKSSong of The Forever Games by E.J. MellowLightning Strike by William Kent KrugerThe Madness of Crowns by Louise PennyThe Warsaw Orphan by Kelly RimmerA Slow Fire Burning by Paula HawkinsThe Night She Disappeared by Lisa JewellForgotten in Death by J.D. RobbThe Noise by James PattersonApples Never Fall by Liane MoriartyHarlem Shuffle by Colson WhiteheadPrivate Rogue by James PattersonThe German Nurse by M.

City of Shellsburg Minutes10-04-21 a regular 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 Vogt, Chapman, Reeves, and Blattler. Thorkildson was absent. Vogt motioned to approve the amended consent agenda. Blattler second. All ayes. Superintendent Robertson reported the ground storage inspection showed minor corrosion that they will keep an eye on.

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING October 12, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. Benton County Board of Supervisors Room ** Agenda is not printed in any particular order; only time specific items will be addressed at certain times https://www.youtube.com/bentoncountyiowa 1. 9:00 A.M. Call to Order 2. 9:05 A.M. Mark Greenlee RE; Approve farm exemption application for Matt & Johnna RathjeA part of the SW of the NW , Sec.

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING October 11, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. *Benton County Nature Center 5718 20th Ave Dr, Vinton 1. 1:00 pm: Meet at Benton County Nature Center 2. Head out for a tour of the Conservation parks with staff and board 3. Adjourn

Notice of Public HearingThe annual Stockholders meeting of the Benton County Agricultural Society will be held Tuesday, November 9, 2021 7 p.m. at the Benton County Fairgrounds