Government

Click to view the summary of Bills for the Vinton-Shellsburg School District through August 10, 2020.

Minutes of the Regular MeetingBoard of DirectorsVinton-Shellsburg Community SchoolsAugust 10, 2020 Call to Order Vice-President Sue Gates called the regular meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. in the Central Office Board Room.Roll Call / Pledge of Allegiance Rob Levis on-line, Sue Gates, Kathy Van Steenhuyse, Jake Fish, Mike Timmermans, Becky Williams, Tom Burke, Kyle Koeppen, Superintendent, and Brenda Barkdoll, Board Secretary/Treasurer were present.

Funding OpportunityVolunteer Iowa is pleased to announce the availability of grant funding to plan for and establish AmeriCorps State programs within the State of Iowa.  AmeriCorps State and National grants provide funding to help organizations manage an AmeriCorps program, which involves recruiting, training, and supporting AmeriCorps members who serve on a full-time or part-time basis to help the organization address a community need.

  Payment Date Range: 07/22/2020 - 08/11/2020      Vendor Name Vendor Number Payable DescriptionTotal Payments A TECH INC 02051 Cons Security Mnts75.00 ADAM RODENBERG 49382 Rodenberg Mileage Reimb1,406.50 ALLIANT ENERGY 10530 SR utilities1,828.44 ALTORFER INC 02600 SR equipment42,608.

 ​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.

Declared on  Monday, August 17, a Federal Declaration for Public Assistance affecting government was announced. The declaration will help with emergency protective measures, debris removal, and damage to public infrastructure and or buildings.This declaration covers all of the following counties:Benton, Boone, Cedar, Clinton, Dallas, Jasper, Johnson, Jones, Linn, Marshall, Muscatine, Polk, Poweshiek, Scott, Story, and Tama Counties.

 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 ​​​None​ Juvenile Referrals​                          None ​No Citations for Offenses were issued for the Week of August 10 - 16, 2020.

These are potential resources for those affected by the storm. This list will change daily. If you have property/rental insurance, you must start with your insurance agent about the damage to your property.United Way 2-1-1 for general information about storm recovery· 2-1-1 or (800)-244-7431Red Cross Shelter· (800)-733-2767, Option 4, then option 2, then option 2 againIowa Individual Assistance Program, HACAP· (319)-737-0056Benton County Disaster Recovery Coalition (BCDRC)· (319)-241-5121Benton County Access Center· (319) 436-0400Benton County Social Services· (319) 472-4743 M-F, 8-4:30Foundation 2· Mobile Crisis Outreach    855-800-1239· Crisis Support Suicide Prevention    (800) 332-4224 or (319) 362-2174Your Life Iowa Statewide Crisis Line· (855) 581-8111· Text (855) 895-8398Iowa Warm Line(844) 775-9276 (2 pm -10 pm daily)DHS· Forms available for request for replacement of spoiled food online (DHS website) or at the Benton County Service Center lobby 8-4:30, Monday-Fridayhttps://dhs.

In a statement released by the school district, Union Community announced the postponement of the first day of school "Well…. what can we say, other than it is 2020 and it has been a roller coaster ride.On Monday, August 10, a derecho swept through several Iowa communities including Dysart. While power has been restored to the area, power has not been restored to Union Middle School.

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETINGAugust 18, 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. Lexa Speidel Re: Discuss/Approve NE Window Access to office4. Approve Final Plat of Stoney Arch Second Estates to Benton County5.