The Ballot is in the Mail

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
October 6, 2020 3:47 am

On Monday, October 5, 2020, over 4,200 requested ballots were delivered to the post office for mailing the Auditor's office reported. Be sure to watch your mailbox for your ballot, and then remember to mail it back.

Vinton Police Department Log for Week of September 28-October 4, 2020

VINTON POLICE DEPARTMENT
October 5, 2020 7:04 pm

 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.

Benton County Board of Supervisor Agenda October 6, 2020

HAYLEY RIPPEL, BENTON COUNTY AUDITOR
October 5, 2020 2:37 pm

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETINGOctober 6, 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 atcertain times1.

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Programs

VINTON TODAY
October 3, 2020 4:35 am

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps qualifying low-income Iowa homeowners and renters pay for a portion of their primary heating costs for the winter heating season.

Families Impacted by Derecho Should Register with FEMA – Deadline October 19th

BENTON COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
October 3, 2020 4:31 am

“Families impacted by the Derecho on August 10th need to register with FEMA before the October 19th deadline even if they do not have insurance estimates yet”, reminds Scott Hansen, Emergency Management Director.

City of Shellsburg 9-22-2020 Minutes

SHELLSBURG TODAY
October 1, 2020 3:13 pm

9-22-20 a regular meeting of the Shellsburg City Council was called to order by Mayor Speckner at 6:00pm in the Council Chambers.  Roll call was answered by Blattler, Vogt, Chapman, Reeves, and Thorkildson.

UNITED WAYS OF IOWA COVID-19 SURVEY LAUNCHED TO UNDERSTAND IMPACT ON IOWANS

VINTON TODAY
September 30, 2020 10:41 pm

United Ways of Iowa is partnering with Strategic Marketing Services and the Institute for Decision Making at the University of Northern Iowa to launch a survey aimed at better understanding the financial impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and recovery on individual Iowa households.

IOWA FARM BUREAU DESIGNATES GERHOLD FRIEND OF AGRICULTURE

VINTON TODAY
September 30, 2020 9:59 am

 Thomas Gerhold of Atkins has been designated a “Friend of Agriculture” by the Iowa Farm Bureau Political Action Committee (PAC).  Gerhold is seeking House District 75 that includes all of Benton County and Hilton, Honey Creek, Marengo, and Washington Townships in the northern part of Iowa County.

Vendor Publication Report Benton County, IA Payment Date Range: 09/09 - 09/22/20

HAYLEY RIPPEL, BENTON COUNTY AUDITOR
September 29, 2020 8:49 pm

Vendor Publication Report Benton County, IA Payment Date Range: 09/09/2020 - 09/22/2020Vendor Name Vendor Number Payable Description Total PaymentsACE REPORTING 50421 Co Atty Depositions 315.

Letter to the Editor: Ruby Bodeker for House District 75

VINTON TODAY
September 29, 2020 8:45 pm

Ruby Bodeker for House District 75Ruby Bodeker is a strong candidate for Iowa House District 75 because she truly cares about family farms, conservation, and water quality.