Government

Governor Reynolds Proclaims Thursday, April 9 “Day of Prayer” in Iowa

Governor Kim Reynolds signed a proclamation declaring Thursday, April 9th as a “Day of Prayer” in Iowa, urging Iowans to “unite in prayer” in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, inviting Iowans...

Additional COVID-19 cases in Iowa, additional death confirmed

The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has been notified of 97 additional positive cases for a total of 1,145 positive cases. There have been an additional 1,151 negative tests for a total of 12,...

VINTON WOMAN ARRESTED FOLLOWING DOMESTIC ASSAULT WITH A KNIFE

On Tuesday, April 7, 2020, at approximately 10:50 p.m., Vinton Police officers and Benton County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to 614 E. 10th Street in Vinton for a 911 report of a stabbing. Of...

Special Council Meeting Mayor Makes Emergency Declaration

On Tuesday evening's City Council Meeting via a Zoom call, the council met with most in attendance, Ron Hessenius, Tami Stark, Nathan Hesson, Nate Edwards and Andrew Elwick. Absent was Brian Parr. All...

Benton-Iowa-Tama Co. Resources & Services COVID-19 Responses

The Benton-Iowa Decat and Community Partnership for Protecting Children, has compiled a list of resources available at this time. The list will continue to be [upd]d as more information is a...

Additional COVID-19 cases in Iowa, additional death confirmed in Benton County

The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has been notified of 102 additional positive cases for a total of 1,048 positive cases. There have been an additional 1,017 negative tests for a total of...

Benton County Board of Supervisor Minutes 3/31/2020

March 31, 2020                 The Benton County Board of Supervisors met in regular session with Supervisors Primmer, B...

Melinda Schoettmer Sworn in as Benton County Treasurer

Rose Sackett, deputy, Judge Sarah Rothman, Melinda Schoettmer, Treasurer, Joy McGowan, deputy Following the resignation of Kelly Geater last November, the Treasurer's office has seen several changes. Michele Sauer was appointed in December and resigned for another position effective March 31, ...

Benton County Arrests for March 2020

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Benton County Supervisors Extend closure of Benton County Facilities

The Benton County Courthouse is closed, if you need to contact anyone inside, here are their numbers The Benton County Board of Supervisors voted to extend the following decision to close Benton County facilities through the April 30th date set by Iowa Governor, Kim Reynolds.The following information...