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Today, Governor Kim Reynolds and the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (Iowa HHS) announced that Iowa’s waiver to the United States Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service (USDA, FNS) to limit purchases made with SNAP benefits to healthy foods has been approved.  “Soaring obesity rates have brought our nation and state to a crossroads,” Gov.

May 13, 2025 The Benton County Board of Supervisors met in regular session with Supervisors Seeman, Tippett and Volz present. Chairman Seeman called the meeting to order at 9:00 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.

Iowa Secretary of State issued the following statement regarding today’s Iowa Supreme Court ruling in League of United Latin American Citizens of Iowa v Pate:“I appreciate the court’s thoughtful consideration of this case – today’s ruling affirms our efforts to administer Iowa election laws securely, fairly, and in accordance with state and federal laws.

Today, Governor Kim Reynolds reaffirmed her commitment to strengthening Iowa’s child care system by launching a new Statewide Solutions Fund, extending the successful Child Care Assistance pilot program that supports child care workers, and introducing a Continuum of Care grant to encourage preschool and child care partnerships to provide a full day of care for 4-year-olds.

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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.Arrests for the week of May 12-18, 2025:Mason Spencer Visek, 28, Palo, IA – Intrastate Warrant – Contempt Violation of No Contact or Protective Order, Domestic Abuse Assault Cause Bodily Injury/Mental Illness, Domestic Abuse Assault Impeding Air/Blood Flow Causing Bodily Injury, Escape of Felon, Harassment 1st degreeTarrel Ray Price, 41, Urbana, IA – Domestic Abuse Assault Causing Bodily Injury/Mental IllnessOur deputies handled 9 accidents, issued 7 citations and 29 written warnings.

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. Six Adult Arrests of May 12-18, 2025 May 13   Tayl

Today, Governor Kim Reynolds signed the following bills into law:HF 248: A bill for an act relating to the treatment of adoptive parent employees and making penalties applicable.HF 390: A bill for an act relating to physical examinations of personnel working in licensed or registered child care facilities.HF 573: A bill for an act relating to filing applications and custody of the respondent in an involuntary commitment proceeding.

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The Iowa Legislature passed the budget bills along with others and adjourned Sine Die for the year on May 15th at 6:30 am, about 22 hours after gaveling in on May 14th at 8:30am. We passed many important bills that will help just about every Iowan!On May 14th, both the house and senate passed Senate File 607, which will be a boost for employers by reducing the taxable wages for the unemployment fund.