Government
Gerhold Newsletter Week 6
Hello everyone, I hope everything is going great! The schedules of the legislators are becoming very full
since this is the first of two funnel weeks, as is the Rotunda of the State Capitol almost every day with
people passionate about a variety of issues. It’s great to have people communicating with their legislators
to provide ideas to make Iowa a better place! Fact: School Funding Since 2011 Continues to GrowWith the state’s commitment to providing a quality education to Iowa’s children.
Vinton Police Department Log for Week of February 17 - 23, 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 ArrestsFebruary 21 Donald Clifford Mather 29 Shellsburg, IowaCharged with Driving While License Suspended, Denied, Revoked or Cancelled.
Benton County Board of Supervisor Agenda 2/25/20
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING
February 25, 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
1. 9:00 A.M. Call to Order
2. 9:05 am. Barb Greenlee Re: Set land use hearing date for Justin and Stacy DeMoss a part of Parcel A
NW ¼ NW ¼ Sec 25-T82N-R11W
3.
V-S Superintendent Hainstock, appointed to School Budget Review Committee
Mary Jo Hainstock, Vinton Shellsburg School Superintendent, has been appointed to fulfil an unexpired term on the School Budget Review Committee. Her term would end in April of 2022, this is a three year term normally. While Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds has appointed Hainstock, the Senate will still need to confirm her appointment to the Committee.Hainstock said, “I am looking forward to the opportunity to serve schools across Iowa and continue to be involved with education. Make Your Voice Heard: Senate candidate Schuster to visit Shellsburg/Blairstown
Iowa Senate candidate Ivy Schuster is visiting Blairstown and Shellsburg and wants to hear from you. This is an opportunity to meet face to face with your future state senator, learn about her, and discuss what she can do for your community.When: Saturday, February 29 Where: 10 a.m. Blairstown Cafe & Pizzeria 318 Locust St NE, Blairstownand 1 p.
Kapucian's Korner
February 21, 2020Subcommittee and committee work took up most, if not all, of our time during the sixth week because the end of the week is the first legislative deadline of the year, nicknamed ‘funnel week.’ This deadline requires most legislation be passed out of committee in its originating chamber – Senate bills need to be out of Senate committees, and House bills need to be out of House committees – in order to continue to be considered this session. Graham, Democratic candidate for the United States Senate to make stop in Vinton
Kimberely Graham candidate for the United States Senate, will be at La Reyna Restaurant in downtown Vinton on Saturday at Noon as part of her 99 county tour. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Benton County Board of Supervisor Minutes 2/13/20
February 13, 2020 The Benton County Board of Supervisors met in special session at 6:00 p.m. at the Farm Bureau Office Building in Vinton. Supervisor Primmer called the meeting to order with Supervisor’s Primmer and Seeman present. Bierschenk arrived later. Discussion was held on the FY21 county budget.
Benton County Vendor Publication Report
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Benton County Board of Supervisor Minutes 2/11/20
February 11, 2020 The Benton County Board of Supervisors met in regular session with Supervisors Primmer, Bierschenk and Seeman were all present. The meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m. Unless otherwise noted, all actions were approved unanimously. Seeman moved/Bierschenk seconded: To approve the minutes of February 4, 2020.