CARES Benefits Explained

STATE OF IOWA
April 9, 2020 5:35 pm

CARES Benefits ExplainedThe COVID-19 pandemic is having a huge impact on all of our daily lives. Hopefully, this will soon pass, but in the meantime, there are resources available to help employees and businesses.

Iowa Small Business Relief Tax Deferral Program still accepting applications

STATE OF IOWA
April 9, 2020 5:35 pm

On March 23, Governor Kim Reynolds announced a new Iowa Small Business Relief Program to support the state's small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

City Council Agenda 4/9/20 7:00 p.m. Updated information

CITY OF VINTON
April 9, 2020 4:02 pm

Click to view.The Vinton City Council meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m. To watch the meeting or listen connect to Zoom at the link below or call any of the numbers below.

Governor Reynolds Proclaims Thursday, April 9 "Day of Prayer" in Iowa

STATE OF IOWA
April 9, 2020 12:40 am

Governor Kim Reynolds signed a proclamation declaring Thursday, April 9th as a “Day of Prayer” in Iowa, urging Iowans to “unite in prayer” in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, inviting Iowans to participate in the 59th Annual Iowa Prayer Breakfast, which is offered entirely online this year.

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.