Additional COVID-19 cases in Iowa, additional death confirmed

STATE OF IOWA
April 8, 2020 7:16 pm

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 12,821 negative tests to date, which includes testing reported by the State Hygienic Lab and other labs.

VINTON WOMAN ARRESTED FOLLOWING DOMESTIC ASSAULT WITH A KNIFE

VINTON POLICE DEPARTMENT
April 8, 2020 12:59 pm

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.

Special Council Meeting Mayor Makes Emergency Declaration

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
April 8, 2020 12:38 am

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.

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

VINTON TODAY
April 7, 2020 7:20 pm

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 available.

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

STATE OF IOWA
April 7, 2020 5:31 pm

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 11,670 negative tests to date, which includes testing reported by the State Hygienic Lab and other labs.

Benton County Board of Supervisor Minutes 3/31/2020

HAYLEY RIPPEL, BENTON COUNTY AUDITOR
April 7, 2020 4:48 pm

March 31, 2020                 The Benton County Board of Supervisors met in regular session with Supervisors Primmer, Bierschenk and Seeman were present.

Melinda Schoettmer Sworn in as Benton County Treasurer

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
April 7, 2020 4:45 pm

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, 2020.

Benton County Arrests for March 2020

BENTON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
April 7, 2020 3:20 pm

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Benton County Supervisors Extend closure of Benton County Facilities

BENTON COUNTY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
April 7, 2020 3:12 pm

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.

Additional closures by Governor Reynolds 4/6/20

VINTON TODAY
April 7, 2020 2:35 pm

Today, Gov. Reynolds signed a new proclamation continuing the State Public Health Emergency Declaration, ordering additional closures and relaxing additional regulations to support the state’s efforts to combat COVID-19.