Government
Vinton Police Department Log for Week of August 17 - 23, 2020
All Charges are subject to review by The Benton County Attorney’s Office. An arrest or criminal charge 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 Arrests August 18Nathan Michael Goad36Vinton, IowaCharged with Driving While License Denied, Suspended, Cancelled or Revoked. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING August 25, 2020
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETINGAugust 25, 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. 9:05 a.m. Barb Greenlee Re: [ST] land use hearing date for Tim and Shelby Folken part of SE 1⁄4 NE 1⁄4Sec 3-T86N-R9W3.
Benton County, Start Making Some Noise
This past week, President Trump approved the request by Governor Reynolds for funding under the FEMA Individual Assistance Program for...Linn County. Currently, the other counties are still being considered.If anything, I've found that one squeaking wheel gets all the grease in government. Sure Cedar Rapids had monumental damage, but so did Benton County.
Q&A: Derecho Disaster Assistance and Resources
Q: What resources will the President’s Major Disaster Declaration open up for Iowans? A: On August 10, 2020, an unprecedented derecho ravaged communities in more than one-third of Iowa counties from the Missouri to Mississippi Rivers. Hurricane-force winds roared through Iowa’s entire mid-section in less than an hour, flattening corn fields, ripping apart grain bins, damaging thousands of homes and splintering countless trees within a 40 to 60-mile wing span.
Reynolds extends Public Health Emergency Declaration for another 30 days
Today, Gov. Reynolds signed a new proclamation continuing the Public Health Disaster Emergency for another 30 days. The proclamation extends public health mitigation measures currently in place for businesses and other establishments. 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 to limit congregating together closer than six feet.
Asbestos guidelines to follow during storm cleanup to ensure safety
In the aftermath of last week’s derecho, many Iowans are dealing with the clean-up of storm-damaged buildings. It's important for the health and safety of people to handle debris cautiously when tearing down structures that might contain asbestos. Disturbing asbestos-containing material releases tiny fibers that can lodge in human lungs.
SBA to Assist Iowa Businesses/Residents affected by Severe Storms
SBA Stands Ready to Assist Iowa Businesses and Residents Affected by Severe Storms;Virtual Business Recovery Center Opens Low-interest federal disaster loans are now available to Iowa businesses and residents as a result of President Trump’s major disaster declaration, U.S. Small Business Administration’s Administrator Jovita Carranza announced.
Benton County Auditor Answers absentee ballot questions
We are fielding a lot of questions about the absentee ballot process. Here is a summary of that process for the November 3 General Election:Absentee ballot request forms are being mailed by a number of organizations. These are all legitimate request forms, and you only need to send one of them to us. We will send only one ballot per voter, regardless of how many request forms may have been inadvertently sent to us.
US. Attorney and FBI warn Iowans about counterfeit Adderall Pills
Pills Being Sold as Adderall Actually Contain Crystal Methamphetamine United States Attorney Peter E. Deegan, Jr. and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Special Agent in Charge Kristi Johnson today highlighted the danger that counterfeit Adderall pills pose to those who may attempt to purchase prescription stimulants on the street.
Benton County Board of Supervisor Meeting 8/21/20
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING
August 21, 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
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**ZOOM call in is also available to those who need to participate
1. 9:00 A.M. Call to Order
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