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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 Kanawha as well as Jim Ellis, of Price Electric, showing what licensure reform will mean for the state of Iowa.

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, including the requirement to maintain social distancing in bars, restaurants, movie theaters, and similar venues.

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: 1-646-558-86561-301-715-85921-312-626-67991-669-900-91281-253-215-87821-346-248-7799The Webinar ID is: 955 8976 8703The meeting is scheduled to begin at 7:00 p.

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 on any street or alley any glass, glass bottle, nails, tacks, wire, cans, trash, garbage, rubbish, litter, offal, leaves, grass or any other debris likely to be washed into the storm sewer and clog the storm sewer, or any substance likely to injure any person, animal or vehicle.

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.

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.

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** Agenda is not printed in any particular order, only time specific items will be addressed at certain times1.
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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 confident most will be addressed next session.

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 of participation in the preparation for adult living program.
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Benton Community Schools to welcome new Resource Officer

At Tuesday's Benton County Board of Supervisors meeting, the Supervisors approved an agreement with Benton Community to place an officer from the Sheriff's department at the school.