Government

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 18 Skylar Ryan Merchant 38 Vinton, IowaArrested on Intrastate Warrant for Failure to Appear on Compliance Review Hearing.

Benton Development Group announces new projects in Benton County receiving support from the Iowa Economic Development Authority. Tax credits under the High Quality Jobs (HQJ) program were approved for Frontier Co-op in Norway and the Iowa Braille and Sight Saving School property in Vinton received $200,000 in redevelopment tax credits through the Brownfield/Grayfield program to repurpose the 1905 Hospital building into a brewpub.

United States Attorney Announces Election Day Program          United States Attorney Peter Deegan announced today that Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) Daniel Tvedt will lead the efforts of his office in connection with the Justice Department’s nationwide Election Day Program for the upcoming November 3, 2020, general election.

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETINGOctober 20, 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. Approve Minutes3. 9:05 a.m. Barb Greenlee Re: [ST] land use hearing date for Robert and Christina Maynard part of NW 1⁄4NE 1⁄4 Sec 27-T85N-R9W4.

The council sailed through the usual approval of routine business at the last council meeting. In a work session prior to the meeting, the Council discussed a possible changes in UTV ordinances and requirements, with several more questions to answer on the subject. There was also a discussion concerning the parking along 13th St. near and in front of Tilford Elementary and not allowing it along 13th in hopes of avoiding injuries to school children.

Today, Governor Reynolds signed a new proclamation continuing the Public Health Disaster Emergency for another 30 days.  The proclamation extends all the public health mitigation measures currently in place for businesses and other establishments until 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, November 15, 2020. This includes the requirements for bars and restaurants to ensure six feet of physical distance between each group or individual dining or drinking; to ensure all patrons have a seat at a table or bar and consume alcohol or food while seated; and to limit congregating together closer than six feet.

Vinton City Hall will be closed until noon on Monday, October 19th, 2020 for computer [upd]s. Utility bills can still be dropped off in the drop box. 

Request for Proposals Roof Replacement on Benton County Conservation Red Cedar - Tobin’s Cabin October 13, 2020 To all interested bidders: Bidders are invited to submit a formal proposal (bid) to remove existing roof and replace the roof at The Red Cedar Tobin’s Cabin with the attached General Conditions and Specifications. Please submit one original and one copy of the proposal.

October 6, 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.

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