Governor Reynolds, Iowa HHS announce Iowa SNAP Healthy Foods waiver approval

IOWA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE
May 28, 2025 4:52 pm

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.

Benton County Board of Supervisor Minutes May 13, 2025

HAYLEY RIPPEL, BENTON COUNTY AUDITOR
May 27, 2025 9:43 pm

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.

Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate Responds to Iowa Supreme Court Decision

IOWA SECRETARY OF STATE
May 27, 2025 9:21 pm

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.

Reynolds advances childcare solutions with full-day continuum of care grants

IOWA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE
May 27, 2025 5:55 pm

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.

Warranty Deed Land Transfers 5/21/25

LEXA SPEIDEL, BENTON COUNTY RECORDER
May 26, 2025 6:48 pm

MINER DAVID, MINER CONNIE to SHIVELY ROBERT J, SHIVELY CAROLINE LINDAPAR A NW NE 21-85-11 BENTON COUNTY SHERIFF, BROWN ALEX V, LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICI

Benton County Sheriffs Department Arrests May 12-18, 2025

BENTON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
May 26, 2025 6:48 pm

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.

Vinton Police Department Log for May 12-18, 2025

VINTON POLICE DEPARTMENT
May 26, 2025 6:48 pm

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.

Gov. Reynolds signs list of bills into law

IOWA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE
May 26, 2025 6:47 pm

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.

Warranty Deed Land Transfers 5/20/25

LEXA SPEIDEL, BENTON COUNTY RECORDER
May 22, 2025 11:52 am

ROGERS HOPE SANKOT ESTATE, ROGERS ANTHONY CO-EXECUTORS, JEANNE CO-EXECUTORS  to ROGERS ANTHONY, SWIFT JEANNE SWIFT, EVENS CRYSTAL, ROGERS MA

Hello, Iowa House District 84 from the State Capitol!

STATE REPRESENTATIVE, THOMAS GERHOLD
May 22, 2025 11:52 am

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.