Government
Time is Running Out-Respond to the Census Today
The Census count will end September 30. While the coronavirus pandemic and natural disasters presented significant challenges, there are easy ways to respond and be counted -- online at 2020census.gov, by phone at 844-330-2020, or completing and mailing back the paper questionnaire. Census takers will visit households that have not responded.
Vinton Police Department Log for Week of September 14-20, 2020
Vinton Police Department Log for Week of September 14-20, 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.
Benton County Were you impacted by the storm?
The Department of Human Services (DHS) announces that residents of Benton, Cedar, Marshall, Scott and Tama Counties may be eligible to receive Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP). Those who were impacted by the derecho and subsequent power outages due to the August 10 storm can apply for benefits in person during their county’s application period listed below.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING September 22, 2020
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETINGSeptember 22, 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 National Voter Registration Proclamation3. Approve Homestead, Military and Disabled Veterans Credits for 2020 Assessment Year4.
Schwan to fill City Clerk Position
The Vinton City Council held a work session before the regular council meeting a little more than a week ago. Three city officials have been interviewing candidates for the new City Clerk position. There was a total of 8 applicants for the position, Interviews were held with Chris Ward the City Administrator, Ted Paxton the Vinton Police Chief, and Tom Richtemier General Manager of the Vinton Municipal Electric Utilities all three bringing a different perspective to what is needed in the City Clerk position. V-S School Board Meeting agenda Monday, September 21, 7:00 p.m.
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Disaster Recovery Center in Cedar Rapids to Close September 26
Help is still available for derecho survivors A FEMA Disaster Recovery Center will close in Linn County on Saturday, Sept. 26 at 6 p.m. However, help for survivors of the August derecho is just a phone call, a mouse click or a tap on the FEMA app away. Survivors do not have to visit a DRC to register or submit documents to FEMA.
September 2020 V-S Newsletter
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USDA to Temporarily Provide Free Breakfast and Lunch for All V-S Students
Free Meals Q&A • How are students getting free meals?• The USDA extended a waiver that allows all children to eat for free during the COVID shutdowns that began in March 2020. Food service directors across the state filled out many applications for this program • D o teachers/support staffs get free meals?• No, our department is a child’s nutrition program so the waiver only covers children’s meals.