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 Today, Gov. Reynolds signed a new Public Health Disaster proclamation that modifies existing public health measures to provide clarity and simplify the measures applicable to recreational activities and fitness centers.  Except for high school, collegiate, or professional sporting or recreational gatherings, the proclamation only permits sporting and recreational activities when all participants in the gathering—including athletes, coaches, or instructors—maintain six feet of physical distance at all times.

***A reminder to those who have recovered from COVID: you can help others survive COVID by donating plasma. PLEASE consider donating today!  Click here for details.**To watch this meeting, click here.The Benton County Supervisors discussed the guidelines for COVID-19 in the courthouse at today's Supervisor's Meeting. Katie Cox, of the Benton County Board of Health, visited the meeting and compared COVID numbers from November 6th.

A second email stated that Senator Grassley, 87 has been diagnosed with COVID.Sen. Chuck Grassley today released the following statement regarding his record vote streak of 8,927 uninterrupted votes since 1993.“I’m disappointed I wasn’t able to vote today in the Senate, but the health of others is more important than any record. My voting streak reflects how seriously I take my commitment to represent Iowans.

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November 10, 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. 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. Unless otherwise noted, all actions were approved unanimously.

Vinton Police Department Log for Week of November 9-15, 2020All 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.

American Education WeekNovember 16-20, 2020ProclamationWHEREAS, public schools are the backbone of our democracy, providing young people with the tools they need to maintain our nation's precious values of freedom, civility and equality; andWHEREAS, by equipping young Americans with both practical skills and broader intellectual abilities, schools give them hope for, and access to, a productive future; andWHEREAS, education employees, be they substitute educators, custodians, teachers, bus drivers, or librarians, work tirelessly to serve our children and communities with care and professionalism; andWHEREAS, schools encourage community, bringing together adults and children, educators and volunteers, business leaders, and elected officials in a common enterprise.

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING November 17, 2020 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 https://www.youtube.com/bentoncountyiowa **ZOOM call in is also available to those who need to participate 1. 9:00 A.M. Call to Order 2.

The following ordinance will be read two more times before approval by the City Council. The ordinance would allow recreational Utility Vehicles to operate more freely in the city limits.Please note that the vehicles are NOT allowed on certain sections of state highway that runs through Vinton...C Ave. and certain sections of 3rd St. as well as the one block coming in off of the bridge.

VINTON CITY COUNCIL MEETINGOCTOBER 22, 2020A regular meeting of the City Council of Vinton, Iowa was held on the 22nd day of October, 2020 at 7:00pm in the City Hall Council Chambers, Vinton, Iowa. Due to COVID-19 virus, the meeting was also held electronically using Zoom which was hosted at 110 W 3rd Street. Mayor Maynard presided and with roll being called the following Council Members were present and absent: Present: Edwards, Elwick (via Zoom), Hessenius, Hesson (via Zoom), Parr, Stark.