Government

City reminds residents to keep grass clippings in the lawn

As per City Code 135.03 residents are reminded to keep the grass clippings in their yard. Under Street Use and Maintenance, the Ordinance reads: "It is unlawful for any person to throw or deposit...

Benton County Board of Supervisors Minutes 6/16/20

June 16, 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 w...

Vinton Police Department Log for Week of June 15-21, 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. Intr...

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING June 23, 2020 at 9:00 a.m.

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETINGJune 23, 2020 at 9:00 a.m.Benton County Board of Supervisors Room https://www.youtube.com/bentoncountyiowa **ZOOM call in is also available to those who need to participate...

Hello District 75 from the State Capitol!

The Iowa Legislature concluded the 2020 session on Sunday, June 14th after a more than ten-week hiatus due to COVID-19. The disruption of the session put on hold passage of some bills, but I’m...

New Laws or Changes to Old Laws now on the books

Governor Reynolds signed the following legislation into law.HF717: an act concerning appeal rights relating to veterans preference.HF2220: an act relating to the definition of young adult for purposes...

Benton Community Schools to welcome new Resource Officer

Deputy Tyler Brandt of the Benton County Sheriffs Department will join with Benton Community Schools At Tuesday's Benton County Board of Supervisors meeting, the Supervisors approved an agreement with Benton Community to place an officer from the Sheriff's department at the school.Sheriff Ron Ti...

Launch of "Beef Up Iowa" to Help Feed Iowans

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds, Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg and Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today announced the Beef Up Iowa program to connect Iowa beef producers with food insecure Iowans. The program is a p...

Vendor Publication Report 6/9/20

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Benton County Board of Supervisors Minutes June 9, 2020

The 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 publ...