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Governor extends State Public Health Emergency Declaration Updated Part 4
MOTOR VEHICLE LICENSING AND
REGISTRATION RELIEFSECTION SEVENTY-SEVEN.
Pursuant to Iowa Code § 29C.6 (6), I continue to temporarily suspend the regulatory provisions of Iowa Code § 321.196 prescribing that a driver’s license issued to a person age seventy-two or older expires after two years. Suspension of this provision is limited to driver’s licenses which have
expired within the 60 days prior to this Proclamation or during the duration of this Proclamation or any subsequent extension of this proclamation.
Additional COVID cases and deaths, none from Benton County
The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has been notified of 66 additional positive cases of Iowans with COVID-19, for a total of 614 positive cases. According to IDPH, two additional deaths were reported; 2 older adults (61-80) of Linn County.
There have been a total of 8,054 negative tests to date, which includes testing reported by the State Hygienic Lab and other labs.
IRFA Members Make 2nd Donation of Ethanol to Iowa for Hand Sanitizer Production
Two Iowa Renewable Fuels Association (IRFA) members kicked off the new month by sending the second and third donated shipments of ethanol to the state of Iowa to be used by Iowa Prison Industries (IPI) to continue their production of much-needed hand sanitizer. This week’s donations were made by Iowa ethanol producers Southwest Iowa Renewable Energy (SIRE) and Lakeview Plymouth Energy. Did you miss Census Day?
DId you miss Census Day? We are writing to you today to ask for your help in ensuring you and your fellow Iowans are counted in the 2020 Census. Getting an accurate count of every resident across Iowa is important for all of us.April 1, 2020 was designated as Census Day. It's not a deadline, but a key date in the process.
Additional COVID-19 cases and deaths in Iowa, none in Benton County
Additional COVID-19 cases in Iowa, additional deaths confirmedThe Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has been notified of 52 additional positive cases of Iowans with COVID-19, for a total of 549 positive cases. According to IDPH, 2 additional deaths were reported; one elderly adult (81+) in Polk County, and one elderly adult (81+) in Washington County.
New proclamation continuing State Public Health Emergency Declaration
Today, Gov. Reynolds signed a new proclamation continuing the State Public Health Emergency Declaration. The proclamation extends regulatory relief allowing bars and restaurants to provide carry-out or delivery of alcoholic beverages until April 7, 2020. It also authorizes the sale of mixed drinks and cocktails for carry-out or delivery through April 7, 2020.
Latest reports from the state...no new cases in Benton County, Tuesday. 3/31/20
The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has been notified of 73 additional positive cases of Iowans with COVID-19, for a total of 497 positive cases. One death was reported in Muscatine County, a middle-aged (41-60) resident. There have been a total of 6,888 negative tests to date, which includes testing reported by the State Hygienic Lab and other labs.
Vinton Police Department Log for Week of March 23-29, 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 ArrestsMarch 28 April Lynn Gilbert 26 Vinton, IowaCharged with Domestic Abuse Assault – 1st Offense.
Vendor Publication Report 3/24/20
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