Government
Gov. Reynolds signs new proclamation continuing State Public Health Emergency
Today, Gov. Reynolds signed a new
proclamation continuing the Public Health Disaster Emergency. The proclamation permits dental services to resume in compliance
with guidelines adopted by the Iowa Dental Board, permits some
additional businesses and establishments to reopen throughout Iowa in
a limited fashion with appropriate public health measures in place,
and provides additional regulatory relief to assist Iowans affected
by this disaster.
Don't forget to fill out your Census Form
The U.S. Census Bureau is asking all Americans to send in their Census forms, telling who was living in their homes as of, April 1.Most Americans had Census forms mailed to their home addresses.The Census Bureau will begin contacting Americans who have not sent in their forms later this month. Participation in the Census is required by federal law.For more information, call the Census toll-free at 866-872-6868 between 8 a.
Primary Election is just around the corner
The Primary Election is coming up on Tuesday, June 2. Most people will want to cast your ballot! In order to be ready for Election Day:Check your voter registration statusIf you would like to check to make sure that you are registered you can go to this link: here to make sure you’re registered and your information is correct. If you can’t find your voter registration record and you believe you completed the voter registration process, please contact your the Auditor's Office to ask for assistance.
Governor Reynolds to travel to Washington D.C. tomorrow, no press conference.
Gov. Reynolds will travel to Washington, D.C. tomorrow to provide an [upd] to President Donald Trump and his Coronavirus Task Force on the status of COVID-19 in Iowa, including the state’s efforts to reopen. There will be no press conference tomorrow
Wednesday, May 6th. Daily press conferences will resume later this week. If you would like to follow the COVID-19 numbers in Iowa, you can visit: https://coronavirus.
Benton County Arrests for April
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Report of domestic assault results in marijuana discovery
n 05-05-2020, at about 07:35 AM, the Benton County Sheriff’s Office received a report of possible domestic abuse assault incident at 303 NW Cottage St in Shellsburg IA. During that investigation, it was determined that the victim did not require medical attention and that the suspect had fled the scene. A small marijuana growing operation was also located during the investigation.
Benton County Board of Supervisor Minutes 4/28/20
April 28, 2020 The Benton County Board of Supervisors met in regular session with Supervisors Primmer, Bierschenk and Seeman were 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 https://www.youtube.
Shellsburg City Council Minutes
Council Minutes 4-6-204-06-20 a regular meeting of the Shellsburg City Council was called to order by Mayor Speckner at 6:00pm via conference call. Roll call was answered by Thorkildson, Blattler, Vogt, Reeves, and Chapman. Reeves motioned to approve the consent agenda. Chapman second. All ayes. Thorkildson motioned to pay $ 85.00 to get a stump ground out.
Vinton Police Department Log for Week of April 27 – May 3, 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 March 30Leo Wilson Bushnell35 Vinton, Iowa.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING May 5, 2020 at 9:00 a.m.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETINGMay 5, 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. WMA –Approve Tier 1 Environment Assessment for Community Development Block Grant throughthe IEDA for watershed improvements specific to Tier 2 Review MC-INV-008 and approve notices for paper–Intent to obligate Construction Funds/approve sign Affirmation of Duplication of Benefits and Subrogation for CDBG Grant Project4.