Today, Gov. Reynolds signed a new proclamation continuing the Public Health Disaster Emergency.  The proclamation permits dental services to resume in compliance with guidelines adopted by the Iowa Dental Board, permits some additional businesses and establishments to reopen throughout Iowa in a limited fashion with appropriate public health measures in place, and provides additional regulatory relief to assist Iowans affected by this disaster.

The U.S. Census Bureau is asking all Americans to send in their Census forms, telling who was living in their homes as of, April 1.Most Americans had Census forms mailed to their home addresses.

The Primary Election is coming up on Tuesday, June 2. Most people will want to cast your ballot! In order to be ready for Election Day:Check your voter registration statusIf you would like to check to make sure that you are registered you can go to this link: here to make sure you’re registered and your information is correct.

Gov. Reynolds will travel to Washington, D.C. tomorrow to provide an [upd] to President Donald Trump and his Coronavirus Task Force on the status of COVID-19 in Iowa, including the state’s efforts to reopen.

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n 05-05-2020, at about 07:35 AM, the Benton County Sheriff’s Office received a report of possible domestic abuse assault incident at 303 NW Cottage St in Shellsburg IA.

April 28, 2020                                 The Benton County Board of Supervisors met in regular session with Supervisors Primmer, Bierschenk and Seeman were present.

Council Minutes 4-6-204-06-20 a regular meeting of the Shellsburg City Council was called to order by Mayor Speckner at 6:00pm via conference call.  Roll call was answered by Thorkildson, Blattler, Vogt, Reeves, and Chapman.

 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 MEETINGMay 5, 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.