Government
Governor Reynolds Announces Relief for Iowa Biofuels Producers
When COVID-19 hit the United States and most Americans were opting to stay home as much as possible, Iowa biofuel producers were badly hurt by the decline in fuel demand. Today Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds announced the state is dedicating over $15 million of relief funding for Iowa renewable fuels producers, making Iowa the first state in the nation to provide direct aid to the biofuels sector.
Reynolds, Naig Introduce Program to Help Schools Purchase Iowa-Grown Food
Grants help schools purchase fresh, locally-grown foods for student meal programs Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds and Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced the creation of a Local Produce and Protein Program today. Gov. Reynolds has allocated $500,000 through CARES Act funding to help Iowa schools purchase locally-grown products from Iowa farmers impacted by COVID-19-related supply chain disruptions.
Gov. Reynolds allocates $100 million in CARES Act funding to support Iowa ag
Gov. Kim Reynolds announced today that she has allocated approximately $100 million of federal CARES Act relief funds for a range of agricultural programs to off[st] the impact of COVID-19 on farmers, producers and agricultural industries.“Iowa is at the foundation of our global food supply chain and the epicenter of the renewable fuels industry,” said Gov.
Benton County Board of Supervisor Minutes 8/18/20 (Special Session)
August 18, 2020The Benton County Board of Supervisors met in special session with Supervisors Primmer, Bierschenk and Seeman present. The meeting was called to order at 11:15 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. Unless otherwise noted, all actions were approved unanimously.
Benton County Board of Supervisor Minutes 8/18/20
August 18, 2020The 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. Unless otherwise noted, all actions were approved unanimously.
Benton County Board of Supervisor Minutes 8/21/20
August 21, 2020The 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. Unless otherwise noted, all actions were approved unanimously.
Iowa creates new Website for Disaster Victims
A new website for those affected by the derecho that tore through Iowa on August 10, 2020 has been created to help those that need assistance. The website can be found here: https://disasterrecovery.iowa.gov/Please forward this information to anyone that you know who was in the path of this storm!
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.