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Governor Kim Reynolds released the following statement in response to both the Iowa House and Senate passing HF 889, a bill to provide four weeks of paid maternity leave and one week of paid paternity leave for state employees: “After working on it for three years, the families first bill is finally headed to my desk,” said Gov. Reynolds. “Thank you to the House and Senate for passing this bill to give state employees paid parental leave, joining 24 other states and the federal government.

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A bill was passed by the Iowa House on Monday, May 12 which limits the local government's ability to restrict the use of fireworks. This will allow the state to participate in the celebration of the country's 250th birthday celebrations in 2026.Senate File 303 passed in the Iowa House by a 51-39 vote which sends the bill to the Governor's desk.

Vinton Police Department Log for May 5-11, 2025All 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.Three Ad

Today, Governor Kim Reynolds issued the following statement on both the Iowa House and Senate passing SF 607, a bill to simplify and decrease unemployment taxes on businesses:  “While we’ve cut both corporate and individual tax rates and removed more than 1,200 state regulations, our unemployment insurance tax has needlessly punished Iowa businesses.

May 6, 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 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.

Today, Gov. Kim Reynolds released the following statement in response to HF 972, her rural healthcare bill that increases residency slots and strengthens maternal health, passing both the House and Senate with bipartisan support: “Access to quality healthcare is vital for Iowans in every corner of our state,” Gov. Reynolds said. “We have challenges, but we have a strong foundation on which to build.

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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 5-11, 2025:Michael David Moore, 62, Lanark, IA – Intrastate Warrant – Violation of ProbationAntonio Martin, 49, Vinton, IA – Intrastate Warrant – Forgery, Theft 4th DegreeKeith Jerome Gilbert Barnes Jr, 25, Vinton, IA – Intrastate Warrant Driving While License Denied, Suspended, Cancelled or RevokedEric Leonard Stelter – 43, Urbana, IA – Intrastate Warrant – Violation of No Contact/Protective Order - ContemptAlvaro Munoz Gomez, 67, Cedar Rapids, IA – Intrastate Warrant - Driving While Barred Habitual OffenderBrent Joseph Rodgers, 36, Cedar Rapids, IA - Driving While License Denied, Suspended, Cancelled or Revoked, Possession of Controlled Substance 3rd or Subsequent Offense (1/+ non-marijuana), Theft 1st Degree, Violation of ParoleZachary Peterson, 25, Blairstown, IA – Intrastate Warrant – Domestic Abuse Assault, 1st Offense Causing Bodily InjuryEric John Bearbower, 43, Palo, IA – AssaultRonald Ray Dusil, 47, Cedar Rapids, IA – Possession of Controlled Substance – Methamphetamine, 1st OffenseBlake Joseph Rueter, 32, Grinnell, IA – Possession of Controlled Substance – Marijuana 1st Offense, Possession of Controlled Substance – Methamphetamine 1st Offense, Possession of Drug ParaphernaliaJohn Eugene Lawless, 60, Vinton, IA – Assault, Disorderly Conduct – Loud Raucous Noise, Harassment 1st Degree, Interference with Official Acts – Bodily Injury, Public Intoxication 1st OffenseOur deputies handled 6 accidents, issued 10 citations and 7 written warnings.

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