Governor's new Proclamation creates new laws, not suggestions...

IOWA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
March 18, 2020 2:44 am

Iowa Department of Public SafetyTo support the Governor’s Proclamation of Disaster Emergency pursuant to Iowa Code sections 29C.6, 135.140, and 135.144, the Iowa Department of Public Safety and Iowa Department of Public Health are providing the following guidance in the enforcement of this order.

Benton County Arrests for February

BENTON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
March 17, 2020 4:36 pm

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Gov. Reynolds issues a State of Public Health Disaster Emergency

VINTON TODAY
March 17, 2020 3:44 pm

Gov. Reynolds issued a State of Public Health Disaster Emergency activating the public health response and recovery aspects of the State Disaster Emergency Plan effective at noon today.

Benton County Vendor Publication Report 3/10/20

HAYLEY RIPPEL, BENTON COUNTY AUDITOR
March 17, 2020 3:11 pm

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Benton County Supervisors Minutes 3/10/2020

HAYLEY RIPPEL, BENTON COUNTY AUDITOR
March 17, 2020 3:08 pm

March 10, 2020                 The Benton County Board of Supervisors met in regular session with Supervisors Bierschenk and Seeman were present.

Vinton Shellsburg makes plans to close through April 10

VINTON SHELLSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
March 16, 2020 9:37 pm

The Vinton-Shellsburg Administrative Team and Directors spent several hours Monday morning discussing the current situation revolving around COVID-19. As part of our next steps we anticipate being closed  through April 10th.

Vinton Police Department Log for Week of March 9 - 15, 2020

VINTON POLICE DEPARTMENT
March 16, 2020 6:45 pm

Vinton Police Department Log for Week of March 9 - 15, 2020 All Charges are subject to review by The Benton County Attorney’s Office.

Assistance for employees and employers affected by COVID-19 related layoffs

VINTON TODAY
March 16, 2020 6:35 pm

Governor Reynolds today announced assistance for workers and employers impacted by layoffs related to COVID-19.   The guidance includes information for employees filing for unemployment insurance claims, as well as information on programs available for employers.

Auditor encourages voters to request absentee ballots for Primary Election

HAYLEY RIPPEL, BENTON COUNTY AUDITOR
March 16, 2020 5:06 pm

Benton County Auditor and Commissioner of Elections Hayley Rippel is encouraging those wishing to vote in the June 2 Primary Election to vote absentee by mail due to the recent concerns with coronavirus and COVID-19.

Board of Supervisors Meeting Agenda to include Covid-19 Prep Discussion

GINA EDLER, BENTON COUNTY DEPUTY AUDITOR
March 16, 2020 2:02 pm

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING March 17, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. Benton County Board of Supervisors Room ** Agenda is not printed in any particular order, only time specific items will be addressed at certain times 1.