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Governor Reynolds announced Iowa will receive a U.S. Department of Labor Disaster Recovery National Dislocated Worker Grant for up to $3 million to assist the state’s response to the severe storms of August 2020. An initial award of $1 million will create disaster-relief jobs to address debris cleanup and the delivery of humanitarian assistance to those affected by the storms.

CITY COUNCILWORK SESSION110 W 3RD STREETOCTOBER 29, 2020 6:30 PM1. Discuss building inspector applicants2. Discuss roof repair/replacement bidsCITY OF VINTONSPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA110 W 3RD STREETOCTOBER 29, 2020 7:00 PM1. Call to order and roll call2. Pledge of Allegiance3. Approve agenda4. Public hearing on Development Agreement with Vinton Braille School, LLC and Hobart Historic Restoration PM, LLC, Authorizing Annual Appropriation Tax Increment Payments and Pledging Certain Tax Increment Revenues to the Payment of the Agreement and Authorizing Assignment of Lease and Sale of City-Owned Property5.

October 20, 2020 ​The Benton County Board of Supervisors met in regular session with Supervisors Bierschenk and Seeman present, Primmer joined the meeting by calling in. Bierschenk called themeeting 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.

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.Adult ArrestsOctober 19 Rocky Vernel Hobbs 71 Vinton, IowaArrested on Intrastate Warrant for Assault with Intent to Commit Sexual Abuse x2, Sexual Abuse – 3rd, Lascivious Conduct with a Minor, Incest, Lascivious Conduct with a Minor - Aggravated.

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETINGOctober 27, 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 atcertain times1. 9:00 A.M. Call to Order2. 9:00 a.m. Dana Burmeister Re: Approve hire of Joseph Wehage3. Approve minutes4. Approve Claims5. Julie Hessenius Re: Discuss/Approve Courtroom conferencing system6.

The hurricane-like derecho that rolled through the state of Iowa on Aug. 10 damaged and destroyed farmstead and field windbreaks in its path. The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) are offering funding and technical assistance to help farmers and landowners repair and rebuild windbreaks that were damaged during the storm.

CITY OF VINTONCOUNCIL MEETING AGENDA110 W 3RD STREETOCTOBER 22, 2020 7:00 PMhttps://zoom.us/j/94933430926 HOST SITE 110 W 3RD STREETor call 1-646-558-8656 or 1-301-715-8592 or 1-312-626-6799 or 1-669-900-9128or 1-253-215-8782 or 1-346-248-7799 Webinar ID 949 3343 09261. Call to order and roll call2. Pledge of Allegiance3. Approve agenda4. Consent Agendaa.

CITY OF VINTON PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETINGOctober 22, 20206:00 p.m.110 W 3rd StreetTo join from a PC, Mac, iPad or Android device: https://zoom.us/j/94933430926or call 1-646-558-8656 or 1-301-715-8592 or 1-312-626-6799 or1-669-900-9128 or 1-253-215-8782 or 1-346-248-7799Webinar ID 949 3343 0926AGENDA1. Discussion on UTVs

The 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.

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