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Benton County Board of Supervisor Agenda 5/2620

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING May 26, 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 https://www.youtube.com/bentoncountyiowa **ZOOM call in is also available to those who need to participate 1. 9:00 A.M. Call to Order 2. 9:05 A.

HELLO HOUSE DISTRICT 75 FROM THE STATE CAPITOL!

To the left of the rock is Ray “Bubba” Sorensen, the Freedom Rock artist. The COVID-19 pandemic curve is either flattened out or on its way down across Iowa, and Governor Reynolds with her team of experts and advisors are continuing the process of returning to normal by relaxing restrictions of businesses. I pray the state can return to normal and the virus fades away!At the time of this writing, the state legislature does not have enough information on the economic effect people and businesses have had.

Meet the Candidates: Bruce Adams, State Senate District 38 (R)

I’m Bruce Adams, and I’m very appreciative of the opportunity to run for the State Senate in District 38.My wife , Janie, works at the Highland Ridge Care Center in Williamsburg. We have two sons. Brett, who lives in San Diego, recently completed five years in the Marines, and is finishing a college degree this month. Our other son, Greg, is an Air Force Veteran, currently lives in Singapore, is teaching English, and hopes to return to the Chicago area in June.

Updated Governor Proclamation:Baseball, Theater, Wedding Receptions, Bars

Gov. Reynolds signs new proclamation continuing the State Public Health Emergency DeclarationOn Wednesday, Governor Reynolds signed a new proclamation continuing the Public Health Disaster Emergency. The proclamation permits summer school activities, including baseball and softball, to resume on June 1.  And effective this Friday, May 22, Movie theaters, zoos, aquariums, museums, and wedding reception venues will be permitted to reopen with appropriate public health measures in place.

Area Campgrounds now OPEN, with restrictions

Benton County was open for camping as of 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday morning. Modern restrooms and shower houses remain closed. Pit toilets are open. Cabins, shelters, offices, nature centers remain closed."Campsites are designed with enough separation between camping units, so we are not enforcing patrons using every other site," said Karen Phelps, Executive Director of Benton County Conservation.

Benton County Vendor Publication Report 5/12/20

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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING May 19, 2020

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETINGMay 19, 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. Approve Cigarette Permit for Kimm’s Mini-Mart4. 9:05 A.M. Kyle Helland Re: Approve Final Plat and Resolution for Baldus First Addition to BentonCounty, Iowa5.

Benton County Board of Supervisors Minutes May 12,2020

 ​May 12, 2020The Benton County Board of Supervisors met in regular session with Supervisors Bierschenk and Seeman present, Primmer participated via zoom, and Bierschenk acted as Chair and called the meeting 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.

iVinton reminds residents of second contact needed to sign up for service

To order internet/video/voice, you simply need to request services, This can be made via website or by calling iVinton office (472-3255).  After the date/time is set,  Patriot will make the equipment installation in the home. This requires the homeowner to be present.  With COVID-19 present, limited instruction is provided on the system workings.

Vinton Police Department Log for Week of May 11 – May 17, 2020

All 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.Adult ArrestsNoneJuvenile Referrals12-year-old Male Juvenile Referral for Consumption of Alcohol in Public Place by a Minor.