Government
Update on Sergeant Smith shooting
On
Friday, April 9, 2021, Iowa State Patrol Sergeant Jim Smith #462, a
27-year-veteran of the Patrol, was shot and killed while attempting
to arrest a barricaded subject in Grundy Center. That ...
The Driscoll Dispatch by Senator Dawn Driscoll
This week in the Senate looked very similar to last week as we worked on a number of issues prior to finishing the session for the year. Now in the fifteenth week, the Senate debated several bills, co...
Vinton Police Department Log for Week of April 19 - 25, 2021
Vinton Police Department Log for Week of April 19 - 25, 2021.All Charges are subject to review by The Benton County Attorney’s Office. An arrest or criminalcharge is merely an accusation, and the De...
Hello District 75 from the State Capitol!
The Iowa Legislature is nearing the end of this year’s session, probably and hopefully either the end of April or the first week of May!The House passed the Administration and Regulation budget, whi...
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING April 27, 2021 at 9:00 a.m.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETINGApril 27, 2021 at 9:00 a.m.Benton County Service Center Conference Room 811 D Ave.** Agenda is not printed in any particular order; only time specific items will be address...
HELLO HOUSE DISTRICT 75 FROM THE STATE CAPITOL!
I am eager to wrap up the legislative session but thankful for all the great things we have accomplished. I wanted to highlight some important legislation we have been working on this year to help bet...
DEA Prepares for Prescription Drug Takeback Day
Acting U.S. Attorney Sean R. Berry joins the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) in announcing that on April 24th, DEA will hold its...
Surveillance Camera Registration and Mapping Program S.C.R.A.M.
Do you own a surveillance camera that records video footage and want to help the police solve
crime? Register your home or business surveillance camera with the Vinton Police Department.
The informa...
City of Shellsburg City Council Minutes 4/20/21
4-20-21 a regular meeting of the Shellsburg City Council was called to order by Mayor Speckner at 6:00pm in Council Chambers and via conference call. Roll call was answered by Blattler, Thorkild...
Vinton Police Department Log for Week of April 19 - 25, 2021
Vinton Police Department Log for Week of April 19 - 25, 2021.All Charges are subject to review by The Benton County Attorney’s Office. An arrest or criminalcharge is merely an accusation, and the De...