Government
Gov. Reynolds signs legislation into law, including key legislative priority
Today, Thursday, June 25, Gov. Reynolds signed the following bills into law: HF599: an Act relating to hunting by persons under the age of sixteen.HF684: an Act providing limited immunity from ce...
Gov. Reynolds signs comprehensive licensure legislation
Today, Gov. Reynolds signed H.F. 2627, comprehensive legislation to reform professional licensure in the state of Iowa. Governor Reynolds highlighted the stories of Mathieu Lemay, an electrician from ...
State Public Health Emergency Declaration continues thru July 25
Today, Governor Reynolds signed a new proclamation continuing the Public Health Disaster Emergency. The proclamation extends the public health mitigation measures that are currently in place, includin...
City Council Agenda 6/25/20
Click to viewTo watch the City Council Meeting, go to: https://zoom.us/j/95589768703 (you will need to copy this link into your browser)You can also call any of the following numbers: 1-646-558-8...
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...