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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.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.

 On Monday, we observed Martin Luther King Jr. Day and remembered the work he did to transform our country. On that same day, we also celebrated the peaceful transfer of power from President Biden to President Trump. Inauguration day is a day that embodies the greatness of the American republic and symbolizes the unity of the citizens in our country.

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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING January 31, 2025 at 11:00 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 1. 11:00 A.M. Call to Order 2. FY26 Budget Work Session 3. Adjourn

Representing the elected officials at this year's meeting were:Melinda Schoettmer, Benton County Treasurer - Tressa WaltonRay Lough, Benton County Attorney - John KetchenBenton County Board of Supervisors: Ron Tippett  - Mike BarronTracy Seeman - Steve WilliamsBruce Volz - Hayley Rippel Benton County Auditor - Michelle SchoonoverLexa Spiedel, Benton County Recorder - John YundtDave Upah, Benton County Sheriff - Charlie GarwoodYundt opened the discussion for proposals for the elected officials.

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Auditor of State Rob Sand today released a report of recommendations on the Iowa Public Information Board for the year ended June 30, 2023.  A copy of this report is available at https://www.auditor.iowa.gov/reports/file/79317.pdf

January 21, 2025The Benton County Board of Supervisors met in regular session with Supervisors Seeman, Tippett and Volz present. Supervisor 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.

The Benton County Supervisors will be meeting with every department that seeks funds from the county. Over the next several weeks budgets will be created and tweaked to stay within the parameters of the available funds. As the supervisors have talked amongst themselves the consensus is not see an increase in the spending. Supervisor Ron Tippett would like to see the spending lowered.