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By Robin OpsahlFollowing a recent national assessment that found decreases in Iowa students’ mathematics scores, Gov. Kim Reynolds announced legislation Monday to help identify and assist students struggling with math.The bill’s text is not yet available on the Iowa Legislature’s website. A news release from the governor’s office said the measure would require early screening and targeted intervention strategies for K-12 students struggling with math, in addition to providing parents and teachers more resources to aid math instruction.

January 27, 2025The Benton County Board of Supervisors met in a joint session with the Benton County Emergency Management Commission. Supervisors Seeman and Tippett present, Volz Absent. Chairman Seeman called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. at the Benton County Emergency Operations Center.Tippett moved/Seeman seconded: To approve the agenda. Both members voting aye thereon.

Week three is now “in the books”, as the saying goes, voting on the first three bills of the year. Two were passed unanimously, House File 117 and 118. HF117 has a purpose of offering scholarships to National Guard members who seek an educational field approved by the adjutant general from a community college, private or regent institution that will be relevant to their service in the National Guard.

January 31, 2025The Benton County Board of Supervisors met in regular session with Supervisors Seeman, Tippett and Volz present. Chairman Seeman called the meeting to order at 11:00 a.m. at the Benton County Service Center. Members of the public are invited to join in during open session or watch the livestream at https://www.youtube.com/bentoncountyiowa.

 This was a busier week for me at the Capitol, with committees, meetings with constituents, and other legislative responsibilities. On Monday, we started the week with the Rally for Life. Iowa’s pro-life advocates rallied at the state Capitol, highlighting the achievements over the last several years to protect and defend the right to life in the state of Iowa.

HAEFNER KEVIN D, HAEFNER JULIE, HAEFNER GEORGE W, HAEFNER KAITLYNN D to MARSH DEREK L, MARSH BROOKE C VINTON ANDERSON CREEK ESTATES SECOND ADDITION Lot: 61CORNERSTONE BAPTIST CHURCH to KELLY MICHAEL T, HUEMANN KELLY SANDRA KVINTON BECKETTS ADDITION Lot: 4 Block: 17 WPH INC to DEGEETER DEVIN T, DEGEETER ASHLEY JATKINS STONE RIDGE FIRST ADD

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING February 4, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. Benton County Service Center Conference Room 811 D Ave. Vinton, IA ** Agenda is not printed in any particular order; only time-specific items will be addressed at certain times https://www.youtube.com/bentoncountyiowa 1. 9:00 A.M. Call to Order 2. Discuss/Approve Agenda 3. Grace Schmitt, representing the Wellness Committee Re: discuss/approve wellness day for noninsured full-time employees 4.

FRAZIER WILLIAM F, FRAZIER PAULA K  to FRAZIER FAMILY REVOCABLE TRUSTVAN HORNE 2006 VAN HORNE ADDITION Lot: 3 VAN HORNE 2006 VAN HORNE ADDITION Lot: 4 BUSEMAN KAREN M,  BUSEMAN ALAN L DECEASED to BUSEMAN KAREN M VINTON SMITH TRAER & TILFORDS ADDITION Lot: 4 Block: 3

**NOTICE TO VOTERS**SPECIAL CITY OF URBANA ELECTION FEBRUARY 25, 2025Polling Place Hours: 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.ABSENTEE VOTING IN THE AUDITOR’S OFFICE: First day absentee ballots may be available is on, Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at the Benton County Auditor’s Office and may be voted in the office until 5:00 p.m., Monday, February 24, 2025. Please contact the Benton County Auditor’s Office to see when ballots are available.

All Charges are subject to review by the Benton County Attorney’s Office. An arrest or criminal charge is merely an accusation, and the Defendant is presumed innocent, unless proven guilty. Intrastate Warrants are issued by Law Enforcement Agencies for crimes happening in their jurisdictions.One Adult Arrest the week of January 20-26, 2025January 22 Clayton James Phelps, 19, Vinton, IASexual Exploitation of a Minor-Cause to Engage in ActTelephone Dissemination of Obscene Material to A Minor- 1st Offense, Indecent Contact with a Child, Purchase/PossessDepiction of Minor in Sex Act-1st OffenseSex Abuse 3rd Degree-Child Victim-Person 4 or More Years Old-1st OffenseZero Juvenile Referrals for the week of January 20-26, 2025Sixteen Code Enforcement ViolationsJunk Vehicles x 10Property Maintenance  Parking SpaceNon-Compliant Accessory Structure Non-Compliant Housing  Right of Way ViolationParking Three Traffic Citations for Offenses were issued the week of January 20-26, 2025Eighteen Traffic Warnings for Offenses were issued the week of January 20-26, 2025One Reported Motor Vehicle Accident for the week of January 20-26, 2025For the Week of January 20-26, 2025–64 complaints/calls for service were handled by the Vinton Police Department.