Government
Two officials file for the November Election
Two Benton County officials have filed their paperwork for the November election. Ron Tippett has officially filed paperwork to seek re-election as the Benton County Sheriff. Also running to fill the seat of Treasurer is Melinda Schoettmer who is currently filling the position following the resignation of Michelle Sauer. Sauer was appointed following Kelly Geater's resignation. Department of Public Safety Fully Operational, Encourages Remote Services
While the Iowa Department of Public Safety remains fully operational by providing traffic enforcement, investigative assistance, and administrative support operations; we are also committed to doing our part to reduce the spread of COVID-19. As a result, we are asking Iowans and fellow law enforcement agencies to consider using our wide range of remote public safety services.
Benton County Treasurer's Office Closed
The Benton County Treasurer’s Office is closed to the public until further notice due to the COVID 19 virus. Property Tax payments are still due March 31, 2020 however, you have until April 16, 2020 to pay without penalty. Same will apply for vehicle registrations. Your property tax payments and vehicle registrations maybe mailed, left in our drop box or paid online.
PRIMARY ELECTION UPDATE WITH COVID-19 UPDATE
Benton County is working closely with the Secretary of State’s office with the upcoming Primary Election and
the COVID-19 pandemic. Here is a list of updated information from the Secretary of State’s office regarding
voting in the Primary Election:
1. The Primary Election will NOT be postponed or canceled.
2. We will be combining polling places for Election Day.
Benton County Board of Supervisors Minutes 3/20/20
March 20, 2020The Benton County Board of Supervisors met in regular session with Supervisors Primmer, Bierschenk and Seeman were present. Supervisor Primmer called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. Unless otherwise noted, all actions were approved unanimously. The department heads were given the zoom call information for Covid 19 update.Auditor Rippel discussed the vacancy in the Treasurer’s office effective March 31, 2020 and reviewed Iowa Code Chapter 69 and the options to proceed in filling the vacancy of an elected official.
Benton County Board of Supervisor Minutes 3/17/20
March 17, 2020The Benton County Board of Supervisors met in regular session with Supervisors Bierschenk and Seeman were present. Supervisor Primmer participated via telephone so Co-Chairman Bierschenk called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. Unless otherwise noted, all actions were approved unanimously. Summarized Resolutions will be available in the Auditor’s office and at: www.
HELLO HOUSE DISTRICT 75 FROM THE STATE CAPITOL!
Hello District 75,These are incredible times we are experiencing, and it’s having a dramatic effect on everyone – no one is excluded.On Monday, March 16th, the Iowa House and Senate sent to Governor Reynolds FY 2020 Supplemental Appropriations and Continuing Appropriations bills to temporarily fund the government while we wait for the Coronavirus to run its course through the United States. School Offers Free Meals beginning Monday, March 23, 2020
The Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District remains committed to doing all we can to meet the needs of our students and their families during this mandatory closure of schools. One way we can do that is to offer FREE meals for children up to age 18.We will follow best practices for food distribution as outlined by the CDC. All locations will be grab-and-go.
City Council Agenda Special Meeting 3/24/20
click to viewThe Vinton City Council will hold a special meeting at 5:30 on Tuesday, March 24, 2020Due to the Covid-19 virus, The council will meet via telephone rather than city hall To listen into the meeting go to: https://zoom.us/j/6493198558 and/or by phone at 1-312-626-6779 then dial 6493198558#
Coronavirus Update: FDA Alerts Consumers About Fraudulent Covid-19 test kits
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is actively and aggressively monitoring the market for any firms marketing products with fraudulent coronavirus (COVID-19) diagnostic, prevention and treatment claims as part of our ongoing efforts to protect public health during this pandemic. As a result of these activities, the agency is beginning to see unauthorized fraudulent test kits that are being marketed to test for COVID-19 in the home.