Iowa Legislature adjourns 2025 session with many GOP priorities checked off

IOWA CAPITAL DISPATCH
May 20, 2025 11:47 am

By Robin OpsahlThe Iowa Legislature adjourned Thursday at 6:01 a.m. in the Senate and 6:31 a.m. in the House, finishing the 2025 legislative session with many priorities from the majority party met — but with several major goals, including property taxes, not making the cut.

Warranty Deed Land Transfers 5/15/25

LEXA SPEIDEL, BENTON COUNTY RECORDER
May 20, 2025 11:47 am

MAHL ALLEN L to MAHL LOIS E BELLE PLAINE BLAIRS 2ND ADDITION Lot: 5 Block: 31RIEPE DOROTHEA L, WILLIAMS REBECCA S POWER OF ATTORNEY to   MCCARTY P

Reynolds releases statement on the 2025 legislative session

IOWA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE
May 19, 2025 2:03 pm

   Today, Gov. Reynolds released the following statement in response to the conclusion of the 2025 legislative session:        “I’m proud of the work we did this session to expand on the strong foundation we’ve built over the last several years in healthcare, education, and tax reform.

Benton County Board of Supervisor Minutes April 29, 2025

HAYLEY RIPPEL, BENTON COUNTY AUDITOR
May 19, 2025 2:03 pm

April 29, 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.

Warranty Deed Land Transfers 5/14/25

LEXA SPEIDEL, BENTON COUNTY RECORDER
May 19, 2025 2:02 pm

BAUSTIAN BRENT J, HEFT HILLARY A, BAUSTIAN HILLARY A to YOUNGS ASHLEY, YOUNGS ALEX WALFORD WELANDS ADDITION Lot: 3LINDA AND PHILLIP BARKDOLL FA

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING May 20, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.

HAYLEY RIPPEL, BENTON COUNTY AUDITOR
May 19, 2025 11:29 am

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING May 20, 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.

Reynolds issues statement on ‘Families First Bill'

IOWA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE
May 17, 2025 12:23 pm

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.

Warranty Deed Land Transfer 5/13/25

LEXA SPEIDEL, BENTON COUNTY RECORDER
May 17, 2025 12:22 pm

THOMPSON JIM, THOMPSON TAMIE R  A to THOMPSON JIM A TRUSTEE, JIM A AND TAMIE R THOMPSON TRUST,  THOMPSON TAMIE R TRUSTEENE 23-83-11WO

Bill limiting Firework Laws approved before America's 250th Birthday

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
May 17, 2025 12:21 pm

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.

Vinton Police Department Log for May 5-11, 2025

VINTON POLICE DEPARTMENT
May 16, 2025 10:32 am

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.