Government
Vinton Police Department Hiring Full-Time Police Officer
The City of Vinton is accepting applications for a full-time Police Officer position with a proactive agency in a growing community.Vinton Police Officers work 12 hours shifts with every other weekend...
Silbernagel Announces Run for State Senate
Colman Silbernagel of Vinton announced Tuesday he will seek election in the newly formed Iowa Senate District 42, which covers most of Benton County and the rural areas of Linn County.“We are fortun... Update from the Iowa Capitol
Investing in Iowa schoolsIt’s more important than ever to attract and keep the best and brightest teachers here in Iowa. That’s why I am pushing for school funding to ensure smaller class sizes, c...
Governor Reynolds announces expiration of Public Health Proclamation
Governor Reynolds signed the final extension of the state’s Public Health Disaster Emergency Proclamation today, announcing it will expire at 11:59 ...
Vinton Police Department Log for Week of January 24-30, 2022
Vinton Police Department Log for Week of January 24-30, 2022.All Charges are subject to review by The Benton County Attorney’s Office. An arrest or criminalcharge is merely an accusation, and the De...
IRFA Applauds Iowa House for Passing Biofuels Access Bill
Today the Iowa House of Representatives passed House File 2128, a bill proposed by Governor Kim Reynolds to increase consumer access to higher biofuel blends like E15 and B20. In response, Iowa R...
Iowa lawmakers consider changes to sexual assault statute of limitations
Survivors of childhood sexual assault would have more time to pursue civil action against their abusers under one of several proposed changes to Iowa’s sexual assault laws.Legislators took aim at th...
Benton County Vendor Publication Report 01/12/2022 - 01/25/2022
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DNR Notes that Trees for Kids Grant Applications Due March 4th
On Tuesday, January 25, 2022, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) issued a press release that reminds Iowans that the popular Trees for Kids grant program is now accepting applications thro...
Update From the Iowa Capitol
Fixing workforce crisis will improve public safetyOne of the primary responsibilities of the Legislature is to ensure Iowans are safe in their homes and communities.That mission is even more urgent as...