Joni Ernst: Amid COVID-19, all Iowans have a role to play to help seniors

STATE OF IOWA
April 13, 2020 12:42 pm

 We’re living in challenging times. But it’s in these trying days that we’ve seen the resilient spirit that makes our state and our people so great.

COVID-19 update, One more case in Benton County

STATE OF IOWA
April 12, 2020 8:25 pm

Additional COVID-19 cases in Iowa, additional deaths confirmed The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has been notified of 77 additional positive cases for a total of 1,587 positive cases.

Additional COVID-19 case in Benton County, additional deaths confirmed in Iowa

STATE OF IOWA
April 11, 2020 4:19 pm

The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has been notified of 122 additional positive cases for a total of 1,510 positive cases. There have been an additional 1,057 negative tests for a total of 15,622 negative tests to date, which includes testing reported by the State Hygienic Lab and other labs.

Gov. Reynolds signs new proclamation continuing State Public Health Emergency

STATE OF IOWA
April 10, 2020 11:34 pm

Today, Gov. Reynolds signed a new proclamation continuing the State Public Health Emergency Declaration.  The proclamation provides additional regulatory relief necessary to respond to this public health disaster.

Additional COVID-19 cases in Iowa, 0 Benton County: additional deaths Linn Co.

STATE OF IOWA
April 10, 2020 6:07 pm

The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has been notified of 118 additional positive cases for a total of 1,388 positive cases. There have been an additional 862 negative tests for a total of 14,565 negative tests to date, which includes testing reported by the State Hygienic Lab and other labs.

IRS website for non-filers to register for Economic Impact Payments

STATE OF IOWA
April 10, 2020 5:56 pm

IRS.gov  feature helps people who normally don’t file get payments; second tool next week provides taxpayers with payment delivery date and provide direct deposit informationWASHINGTON — To help millions of people, the Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service today launched a  new web tool  allowing quick registration for Economic Impact Payments for those who don’t normally file a tax return.

Conditional penalty relief for taxpayers required to make estimated payments

STATE OF IOWA
April 10, 2020 4:33 pm

The Iowa Department of Revenue announced today conditional penalty relief for taxpayers required to make estimated payments. The changes, prompted by COVID-19, are the result of Order 2020-03, an order signed by Director of Revenue Kraig Paulsen.

Governor Releases new number, 3 new cases in Benton County

STATE OF IOWA
April 9, 2020 10:16 pm

The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has been notified of 125 additional positive cases for a total of 1,270 positive cases. There have been an additional 882 negative tests for a total of 13,703 negative tests to date, which includes testing reported by the State Hygienic Lab and other labs.

Benton County Continues to Respond to COVID-19

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
April 9, 2020 10:01 pm

As of today, 4/9/20 there are 12 cases of COVID-19 in Benton County. The Benton County Health Department continues to work closely with the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH), and other state and local partners to respond to this ongoing pandemic.

ABENTEE VOTING IN THE PRIMARY ELECTION UPDATE WITH COVID-19 UPDATE

HAYLEY RIPPEL, BENTON COUNTY AUDITOR
April 9, 2020 9:59 pm

ABENTEE VOTING IN THE PRIMARY ELECTION UPDATE WITH COVID-19 UPDATE Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate announced that his office will be doing a state wide mailing to every active registered voter that will include absentee ballot request forms and a postage paid return envelope to the Benton County Auditor’s Office for the June 2 Primary Election.