Government

Governor Reynolds issues New Proclamation

Today, Governor Reynolds signed a new proclamation continuing the Public Health Disaster Emergency. The proclamation permits salons, barbershops, and massage and tattoo establishments to reopen throug...

City Council Agenda 5/14/20

Click to view  6:00 p.m. Government Meeting AgendaClick to view 7:00 p.m. Council Meeting AgendaIf you plan to watch the meetings, be sure to check in a few minutes early!To watch the meetings, c...

Benton County Sheriff’s Department involved in high speed chase

At approximately 6:56 AM on May 12, 2020 the Benton County Sheriff’s Office attempted a traffic stop on a vehicle northbound on 11th Ave near Belle Plaine for traffic violation. When deputy activate...

Bids being taken for Middle Cedar WMA Flood Mitigation Structures

NOTICE TO BIDDERS AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF MIDDLE CEDAR WMA FLOOD MITIGATION STRUCTURES - BID PACKAGE ...

Benton County Campgrounds Remain Closed

Based on the recommendations of the Benton County Board of Health, the Benton County Supervisors passed a motion today to keep all County facilities, including campgrounds, closed until further not...

Benton County, including campgrounds will remain closed until further notice

The Benton County Supervisors met on Tuesday morning. As part of their meeting, they discussed the reopening of campgrounds as a result of the Governor's orders. At this time, they will remain cl...

School Board Notes from 5/11/20

The board met in regular session on Monday, May 11th. President Levis called the meeting to order at 5:18 PM and all answered roll call. Business Manager Brenda Barkdoll and Superintendent Mary Jo Hai...

Benton County Board of Supervisor Meeting Minutes 5/5/20

May 5, 2020                 The Benton County Board of Supervisors met in regular session with Supervisors Bierschenk an...

Hello Iowa District 75: Partial re-openings and added services

It’s great to see Benton and Iowa counties continue to have such relatively low numbers of Covid-19 cases, which can be attributed to your great response to protecting yourself and others! ...

VMEU and VMCU Agenda for 5/12/20

Click to viewMeetings will begin at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 12dd. To connect to the ZOOM meeting, copy and paste this into your browser: https://zoom.us/j/94957255773Webinar ID Number: 949 5725 577...