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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING January 12, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. Benton County Service Center Conference Room 811 D Ave. Vinton, IA ** Agenda is not printed in any particular order; only time specific items will be addressed at certain times To watch click here: https://www.youtube.com/bentoncountyiowa 1. 9:00 A.M. Call to Order 2. 9:01 A.M. Barb Greenlee Re: [ST] Land Use hearing date for Benjamin Rabe a part of Parcel A in SE ¼ NE ¼ 33-82-11 3.

Click to view the 2020 Benton County Wage Report

December 22, 2020The Benton County Board of Supervisors met in regular session with Supervisors Primmer, Bierschenk and Seeman present. The meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m. at the Benton County Service Center’s conference room. Members of the public were provided the zoom access capability to join in during open session and watch live at the county’s YouTube channel.

The Vinton Shellsburg Community School's first newsletter of the 2021 year. Click to view

U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) successfully passed her bipartisan legislation with Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) to provide tax relief to the individuals, families, and small businesses in presidentially declared disaster areas, including those impacted by the Iowa derecho this summer. The bill was recently signed into law as part of the year-end package.

 Vinton Police Department Log for Week of December 28 – January 3, 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 MEETINGJanuary 4, 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** 8:30 A.M. 3rd floor courtroom is the swearing in of elected officials and deputies**https://www.youtube.com/bentoncountyiowa1. 9:00 A.M. Call to Order2.

With snow expected this week, thought it might be a good time to remind everyone of the City of Vinton's ordinance regarding parking on city streets during snow removal and on the operation of snowmobiles and UTV’s. Enjoy a little light reading and stay safe!REMINDER for parking on City streets: City of Vinton Iowa Code reads:69.13 SNOW REMOVALNo person shall park, abandon or leave unattended any vehicle on any public street, alley, or City-owned off-street parking area during snow removal operations unless the snow has been removed or plowed from said street, alley or parking area and the snow has ceased to fall.

 Vinton Police Department Log for Week of December 21 - 27, 2020 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.

Minutes of the Regular MeetingBoard of DirectorsVinton-Shellsburg Community SchoolsDecember 21, 2020Call to OrderPresident Rob Levis called the regular meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. in the Central Office Board Room.Roll Call / Pledge of AllegianceRob Levis, Sue Gates, Kathy Van Steenhuyse, Jake Fish, Becky Williams, Tom Burke by virtual and left at 7:15, Kyle Koeppen, Superintendent, and Brenda Barkdoll, Board Secretary/Treasurer were present with Mike Timmermans absent.