Government

The Nature of Things

The Nature of Things is our new newsletter that will keep you in touch with what is going on in Benton County Conservation.  There are articles about plants, animals, and anything conservation related. Also included is our calendar of events that will keep you up to date on the public programs and events that are happening at the Benton County Nature Center and parks.

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING June 1, 2021 at 9:00 a.m.

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETINGJune 1, 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 timeshttps://www.youtube.com/bentoncountyiowa1. 9:00 A.M. Call to Order2. 9:05 A.M. Barb Greenlee [st] land use hearing for Karlee & Ryan Kasal apart of the NW ¼ of the SW ¼ Sect.

Auditor of State Rob Sand today releases audit report on the City of La Porte

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Hinson makes stop in Vinton

Congresswoman Ashley Hinson makes stop in Vinton addressing the audience and answering questions Congresswoman Ashley Hinson stopped in Vinton on Tuesday morning. She spoke at the Vinton-Shellsburg High School. Addressing the crowd she updated attendees on the happenings in Washington D.C.She then took questions from residents of Vinton and from the Cedar Rapids area. Addressing topics concerning voting against the investigation into the January 6th incident at the capitol.

CITY OF VINTON COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA – MAY 27, 2021 7:00 PM

CITY OF VINTONCOUNCIL MEETING AGENDA – MAY 27, 20217:00 PMhttps://zoom.us/j/940663484851-301-715-8592 or 1-312-626-6799 or 1-646-558-8656Webinar ID: 940 6634 84851. Call to order and roll call2. Pledge of Allegiance3. Approve agenda4. Consent Agendaa. Receive & file Council meeting minutes of May 13, 2021b. Approve invoicesc. Approve the renewal of a Class B liquor license for the Cobblestone Inn & Suitesd.

Benton County Board of Supervisor Minutes 5/18/21

May 18, 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.

On the Record

The Sgt. Ketchum Rural Veterans Mental Health Act, sponsored by Congresswoman Cindy Axne and supported by the entire Iowa House Delegation, will ensure that veterans in rural areas have access to the care they need and deserve. The bill is named in honor of Sergeant Brandon Ketchum, of Davenport, Iowa. He sought care at an Iowa City VA hospital but was turned away.

Benton-Iowa Decat & (CPPC) Flourishing Families Minutes

Benton-Iowa Decat & (CPPC) Flourishing Families Community Partnership for Protecting ChildrenZoom Meeting ID 730 6396 11478:30 am Thursday 3-25-21 Board MeetingThe meeting was conducted pursuant to open meetings and open records law.· OpeningThe meeting of Benton-Iowa Decat & (CPPC) Flourishing Families Community Partnership for Protecting Children was called to order on approximately 8:38 AM on 3/25/21 via Zoom by Mackenzie Ford.

Vinton Police Department Log for Week of May 17 - 23, 2021.

Vinton Police Department Log for Week of May 17 - 23, 2021.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. Intrastate Warrants are issued by Law Enforcement Agencies for crimes happening in their jurisdictions.

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING May 25, 2021

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETINGMay 25, 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 atcertain timeshttps://www.youtube.com/bentoncountyiowa1. 9:00 A.M. Call to Order2. 9:05 A.M. Barb Greenlee [st] land use hearing for Dan Wirtanen a part of Parcel A in the SE1/4 of theSE 1⁄4 of Sect.