Government
Benton County Treasurer announces new hours
Effective Thursday, April 15, 2021, the Benton County Treasurer’s Office will continue to require appointments for all driver’s license services, but will no longer appointments for motor vehicle or property tax services. Appointments for driver’s license services can be scheduled at www.bentoncountyia.gov or by calling 319-472-2450. NO TESTING CAN BE SCHEDULED ON LINE! In order to continue to provide a safe environment, it is crucial that we limit the number of customers in the court house.
The Driscoll Dispatch
This was the 13th week of the legislative session and floor debate dominated most of our time here in the Senate. We discussed a number of issues important to Iowans including expanding broadband service in the state, protecting the constitutional rights of Iowans, cutting property taxes, and giving parents more control over their children’s education.
CITY OF VINTON COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA – APRIL 8, 2021 5:30 PM
CITY OF VINTON COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA – APRIL 8, 2021 5:30 PMhttps://zoom.us/j/923750154361-301-715-8592 or 1-312-626-6799 or 1-646-558-8656 or 1-253-215-8782Webinar ID: 923 7501 54361. Call to order and roll call2. Approve agenda3. New Businessa) Review & discussion of Employee Benefits RFPsb) Approval of Employee Benefits Consultant for the renewal year beginning July 1, 2021.
CITY OF VINTON COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA – APRIL 8, 2021 7:00 PM
CITY OF VINTON COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA – APRIL 8, 2021 7:00 PMhttps://zoom.us/j/916909714601-646-558-8656 or 1-301-715-8592 or 1-312-626-6799 or 1-669-900-9128Webinar ID: 916 9097 14601. Call to order and roll call2. Pledge of Allegiance3. Approve agenda4. Consent Agendaa. Receive & file Council meeting minutes of March 25, 2021b. Approve city invoices5.
Benton County continues mask mandate on County Property
Benton County Supervisors addressed yet again the lifting of restrictions of county buildings following the COVID requirements that were put in place. The Governor lifted mask restrictions back on February 7th of this year, while Benton County continues the policy in all government buildings. Sheriff Ron Tippett reported that he met with the Security Committee, as well as the Director of Public Health, and Scott Hanson with Emergency Management.
Benton County Board of Supervisors Minutes 3/30/21
March 30 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.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING AGENDA
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING
Joined with Vinton City Officials and Vinton-Shellsburg School Representatives
April 8, 2021 at 8:15p.m.
Vinton City Hall
110 W 3rd St. Vinton, IA
Open to the Public
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** Agenda is not printed in any particular order, only time specific items will be addressed at
certain times
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Reminder about Landscape Waste
The disposal by open burning of landscape waste originating on the premises is permitted only on the last Thursday, Friday, and Saturday in April and the first Thursday, Friday and Saturday in May in the spring. In the autumn, burning will be permitted on the last Thursday, Friday, and Saturday in October (excluding October 31) and the first Thursday, Friday and Saturday in November.
Vinton Police Department Log for Week of March 29 – April 4, 2021
Vinton Police Department Log for Week of March 29 – April 4, 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. Hello District 75 from the State Capitol!
This last week was a little bit slower for voting on bills in the Iowa House, as it was the end of the second funnel week and representatives were busy with committees and subcommittees. However, on Monday we passed seven bills with two of these bills receiving a total of four votes against and passed five bills unanimously.House Republicans have worked on the problem of the lack of child-care and passed 10 bills this session.