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Melinda Schoettmer Sworn in as Benton County Treasurer

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.

Additional closures by Governor Reynolds 4/6/20

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.

Greetings from Under the Golden Dome

View this email in your browserIn what would have been our twelfth week of the legislative session, we have all been in our home districts talking with you on the phone and reading your emails and messages.

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

The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has been notified of 78 additional positive cases for a total of 946 positive cases. There have been an additional 680 negative tests for a total of 10,653 negative tests to date, which includes testing reported by the State Hygienic Lab and other labs.

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING April 7, 2020

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING April 7, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. https://www.bentoncountyiowa.org/departments/administration-business-finance/board-of-supervisors/If you follow the link, go to the YouTube channel link where you can set a reminder to watch tomorrow morning!** Agenda is not printed in any particular order, only time specific items will be addressed at certain times1.