Government

Gov. Kim Reynolds announced that the United States Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) has approved Iowa’s application to participate in the Lost Wages Assistance program. The program provides eligible claimants who are receiving unemployment with additional benefits, starting the week ending August 1, 2020.  The additional weekly payments were authorized by President Trump on Aug.

 Benton County residents impacted by the August 10th storm can apply for the Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program.  The grants are for families whose household’s annual income is at 200% or less of the federal poverty level.  Each qualifying household MAY receive up to $5,000.00.  In Benton County applications are available at HACAP service locations in: ​Vinton – 202 East 4th Street between the hours of 9:00 am to 3:00 pm Monday through Friday.

SWCD Teleconference Meeting Public Notice Information for IDALS WebpageThis information will be posted at https://iowaagriculture.gov/dscwq/public-notices The Benton SWCD will hold the monthly board meeting on August 19, 2020 at 8:30am. -              This meeting will be held via conference call.

CITY OF VINTONCOUNCIL MEETING AGENDA110 W 3RD STREEThttps://zoom.us/j/92692638453or call 1-301-715-8592 or 1-312-626-6799 or 1-646-558-8656 or 1-253-215-8782 or1-346-248-7799 or 1-669-900-9128 Webinar ID 926 9263 8453AUGUST 13, 20207:00 PM1. Call to order and roll call2. Pledge of Allegiance3. Approve agenda4. Consent Agendaa. Receive & file council meeting minutes of July 23, 2020b.

CITY OF VINTON - PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEEAugust 13, 20206:00 p.m.Via Zoom https://zoom.us/j/92692638453or by phone 1-312-626-6799 or 1-646-558-8656 or1-301-715-8592 or 1-346-248-7799 or1-669-900-9128 or 1-253-215-8782Webinar ID: 926 9623 8453AGENDA1. Discussion on the Building Inspector position2. Discussion about the Vinton Veterans Memorial Airport

Hayley Rippel, Benton County Auditor mentioned in the Supervisor's meeting on Tuesday that she's received around 600 absentee ballot requests in just Monday's mail alone. Among other discussions held Tax Assessor, Larry Andreesen discussed with the Supervisors the damage caused throughout the county and the process that will go into figuring the damage and tax revenue.

Gov. Kim Reynolds has issued a disaster proclamation in response to a severe weather system that moved across Iowa and caused widespread damage August 10. The proclamation allows state resources to be utilized to respond to and recover from the effects of this severe weather in Benton, Cedar, Clarke, Greene, Hardin, Iowa, Jasper, Linn, Muscatine, Polk, Poweshiek, Scott, Tama, and Washington counties.

Benton County Supervisors at Tuesday's meeting made an emergency declaration for Benton County. "Benton County has suffered from a severe straight-line windstorm, which occurred on Monday, August 10, 2020, causing severe damage to public and private property, disruption of utility service and endangerment of health and safety of the citizens of Benton County within the disaster area.

It may be days for many families to get electricity back. While generators can provide temporary power until electricity is restored it is important to follow food safety guidelines.According to the Centers for Disease Control, refrigerated or frozen foods may not be safe to eat after the loss of power. The refrigerator should be at 40 degrees F or below for food to be safe.

Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District School Board Meeting In an effort to provide options for visitors because of COVID-19, you may attend the meeting in person or log into the meeting with Zoom and/or submits written comments (Brenda.barkdoll@vscsd.org) for the public comment. Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/99600523385?pwd=Q1M3VkZaYXNJK3ZseTVMSjdUNHU1Zz09 Meeting ID: 996 0052 3385 Passcode: vikes Dial by your location +1 312 626 6799 US Meeting ID: 996 0052 3385 Passcode: 667021 Wednesday, August 12, 2020 (Rescheduled from 8/10/20) 6:00 PM Meeting Central Office Board Room 1502 C Avenue Vinton, IA 52349 1.