Government
City of Shellsburg City Council Minutes 4/20/21
4-20-21 a regular meeting of the Shellsburg City Council was called to order by Mayor Speckner at 6:00pm in Council Chambers and via conference call. Roll call was answered by Blattler, Thorkildson, Reeves, and Vogt. Chapman was absent. Reeves motioned to approve the consent agenda, second by Blattler. All ayes. Public Forum: Chad Siems informed the City if they had any brownfield sites that he could help the city through the process.
Vinton Police Department Log for Week of April 19 - 25, 2021
Vinton Police Department Log for Week of April 19 - 25, 2021.All Charges are subject to review by The Benton County Attorney’s Office. An arrest or criminalcharge 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.
CITY OF VINTON COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA – APRIL 22, 2021 7:00 PM
CITY OF VINTONCOUNCIL MEETING AGENDA – APRIL 22, 20217:00 PMhttps://zoom.us/j/966544683251-646-558-8656 or 1-301-715-8592 or 1-312-626-6799 or 1-669-900-9128Webinar ID: 966 5446 83251. Call to order and roll call2. Pledge of Allegiance3. Oath of Office for Blake Hansen, Building Inspector4. Oath of Office for Chris Bickel, Reserve Officer5. Oath of Office for Darin Humiston, Reserve Officer6.
Michael Lang charged in the death of Iowa State Patrol Sergeant Jim Smith
On Wednesday, April 21, 2021, Michael Lang of Grundy Center, was
released by University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics and transported
by law enforcement authorities to the Grundy County Sheriff's Office
where he made his initial appearance. Lang, age 41, has been
charged in the shooting death of Iowa State Patrol Sergeant Jim
Smith in an attempt to arrest Lang who was barricaded in his home. Hello District 75 from the State Capitol!
The Iowa Legislature is currently working on budgets and getting close to the end of debating bills, and I think we will wrap up the 2021 session by the end of this month.Last Wednesday, April 14th, the Iowa House passed what we considered a high priority when we started the session in January – the “Back the Blue” bill. This bill sent to the Iowa House from the Senate makes some very strong and important changes to stiffen penalties of crimes committed against our law enforcement officers (LEOs).
Benton County Board of Supervisors minutes April 13, 2021
April 13, 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.
Vinton Police Department Log for Week of April 12 - 18, 2021
Vinton Police Department Log for Week of April 12 - 18, 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.
Iowa Law, reading, understanding, and clarifying...hopefully
In the past weeks, several citizens have expressed opinions about the City of Vinton contracts awarded to Boomerang Corp. The company website shows Vinton’s Mayor, Bud Maynard, as their Project Manager. According to City Administrator, Chris Ward, the Mayor is one of three Project Managers at Boomerang, however, the Vinton project is the responsibility of another of the Project Managers, Cory Elwick.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING April 20, 2021 at 9:00 a.m.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETINGApril 20, 2021 at 9:00 a.m.Benton County Service Center Conference Room 811 D Ave.** 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. Approve minutes3. 9:15 A.M. Sheriff Re: Discuss/Approve Sheriff Union Contract-Approve City of Atkins Law enforcement contract-Approve hire of part time jailer4.