Government

Democratic Caucus Locations Announced

The Iowa Democratic Party Caucuses are now more accessible than ever. Iowa Democrats can cast their Presidential Preference by mail. To request a Presidential Preference Card, fill out the online form below or download a printable form, fill it out, email it or return it in the mail. Filling out the online form is the fastest way to submit your request.

Dogs and what to do when one goes bad

The Benton County Supervisors are again wrestling with the nuisance/vicious dog ordinance. For the last couple of weeks, resident Elana Janss of Belle Plaine has come before the board seeking to keep her remaining dogs after getting rid of one dog who had gotten loose and had injured or killed neighboring animals. The Supervisors are seeking legal advice to determine the county’s liability if it allows the dogs that live at the residence to remain there, and who is liable if the remaining animals cause damage.

Warranty Deed Land Transfers 1/4/24

COUNTRY AIRE SALES INC to CT PROPERTY LLC NEWHALL Lot: 6 Block: 3 NEWHALL Lot: 7 Block: 3INTERSTATE SWINE LLC to WILEY ANDREW, WILEY ELISABETHPAR A SE SE 1-86-10 SCHMITT GARY to COFFLAND JUSTIN M WATKINS JW TURNERS ADDITION Lot: 7 Block: 2 WATKINS JW TURNERS ADDITION Lot: 6 Block: 2KLEINMEYER LYNN A, KLEINMEYER NATHAN M to KLEINMEYER NATHAN

Cedar Falls Businessman Dave Sires Announces Bid for Iowa State Senate

Cedar Falls businessman and former city councilman Dave Sires announced his intention to seek the Republican nomination for Iowa Senate District 38 at a reception Saturday held at AMVETS Post 49.  “Protecting freedoms and working for you. That’s my motto,” said Sires. “We’re blessed to live in a state that has put the people in charge and fights back against government overreach.

CITY OF VINTON COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA , JANUARY 11, 2024, 7:00 PM

CITY OF VINTON COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA – JANUARY 11, 2024 -- 7:00 PM VINTON CITY HALL, 110 W 3RD STREET, VINTON Watch live at https://www.youtube.com/@CityofVintonIA https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89137458750; 1-301-715-8592 Webinar ID: 891 3745 8750 1. Call to order and roll call 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Approve agenda 4. Consent Agenda a. Receive & file Council meeting minutes of December 28, 2023 & Jan 4, 2024 b.

Vinton Police Department Log for Week of January 1-7, 2024

Vinton Police Department Log for Week of January 1-7, 2024 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.

Warranty Deed Land Transfers 1/3/24

DERLEIN JEFF A, DERLEIN ROBIN M to AXLINE PATRICK L, AXLINE COURTNEY AKOSTERS 1ST ADDITION Lot: 9 KOSTERS 1ST ADDITION Lot: 10FORBES PAUL WARREN,  FORBES MELANY NICOLE to BARNARD BRIAN, BARNARD MELISSANE SW 3-84-9SOJKA CODY, SOJKA ALYSHA to GOSSE JACOB WVINTON WF WILLIAMS ADDITION Block: 2 HENDRYX STEVEN B, HENDRYX PATRICIA D t

Benton County Board of Supervisors Minutes 1/2/24

January 2, 2024 The Benton County Board of Supervisors met in special session with Supervisors Seeman, Primmer and Bierschenk present. The meeting was called 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.

Warranty Deed Land Transfers 1/2/24

MERCHANT JOHN, MERCHANT MELEA to ROUSE ROGER DSW NE 30-85-9 SCHILD DONALD L,  SCHILD JEANANNE R to CARL PATRICIA APAR D 16-82-12 PAR E 16-82-12SCHILD DONALD L, SCHILD JEANANNE R to CARL DANIEL R, CARL PATRICIA ANW 22-82-12 OBIEDZINSKI ANDREW OWEN ESTATE, OBIEDZINSKI MARIAH EXECUTOR to REYNOLDS DAYMONURBANA WIEGANDS 1ST ADDITIO

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING January 11, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETINGJanuary 11, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.Benton County Service Center Conference Room811 D Ave. Vinton, IA** Agenda is not printed in any particular order; only time specific items will be addressed at certain times1. 10:00 A.M. Call to Order2. Approve Agenda3. Exempt session pursuant to Iowa Code 21.9 to discuss Insurance premium renewals4.
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