Greetings from Under the Golden Dome

SENATOR TIM KAPUCIAN
May 1, 2020 3:52 pm

This week the governor announced some restrictions would be lifted for counties in Iowa experiencing decreasing or little to no COVID-19 activity. Starting May 1, restaurants, fitness centers, malls, libraries, race tracks, and some retail establishments are allowed to reopen at half normal operating capacity, if they can still follow public health measures.

Vendor Publication Report 4/21/20

HAYLEY RIPPEL, BENTON COUNTY AUDITOR
April 28, 2020 3:37 pm

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Benton County Board of Supervisor Minutes 4/21/20

HAYLEY RIPPEL, BENTON COUNTY AUDITOR
April 28, 2020 3:34 pm

April 21, 2020The Benton County Board of Supervisors met in regular session with Supervisors Primmer, Bierschenk and Seeman were present. The meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.

Governor issues new orders, opening 77 counties: Benton not one of them

STATE OF IOWA
April 28, 2020 3:42 am

REOPENING OF BUSINESSES AND ESTABLISHMENTS(All counties except Allamakee, Benton, Black Hawk, Bremer, Dallas, Des Moines, Dubuque, Fayette, Henry, Iowa, Jasper, Johnson, Linn, Louisa, Marshall, Muscatine, Polk, Poweshiek, Scott, Tama, Washington, or Woodbury County)SECTION TWO.

Vinton Police Department Log for Week of April 20-26, 2020

VINTON POLICE DEPARTMENT
April 27, 2020 6:51 pm

Vinton Police Department Log for Week of April 20-26, 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 April 28, 2020

HAYLEY RIPPEL, BENTON COUNTY AUDITOR
April 27, 2020 2:32 pm

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETINGApril 28, 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.

Reynolds signs new proclamation continuing the State Public Health Emergency

STATE OF IOWA
April 27, 2020 1:04 am

Today, Gov. Reynolds signed a new proclamation continuing the State Public Health Emergency Declaration. The proclamation permits health care providers to begin the process of resuming some elective surgeries and procedures through a phased approach, permits farmers markets to begin limited operations with appropriate public health precautions, and provides other relief to Iowans affected by this disaster.

DNR extends State Park Closures into May

STATE OF IOWA
April 24, 2020 9:36 pm

The DNR is extending closures of campgrounds and other park facilities through May 14, 2020 to help protect the health of visitors and staff during the COVID-19 health emergency.

Benton County Conservation The Nature of Things Newsletter

BENTON COUNTY CONSERVATION
April 24, 2020 9:40 am

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Area Businesses helped by Small Business Relief Grants

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
April 24, 2020 3:43 am

The Benton Development Group was able to share with the Vinton City Council that while the Small Business Relief Grant is now closed, a few area businesses were able to gain assistance.