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.

Gov. Reynolds releases statement on unemployment insurance reform bill

IOWA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE
May 16, 2025 9:56 am

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.

Benton County Supervisor Minutes May 6. 2025

HAYLEY RIPPEL, BENTON COUNTY AUDITOR
May 15, 2025 1:44 pm

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.

Gov. Reynolds issues statement on HF 972

IOWA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE
May 15, 2025 11:48 am

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.

Warranty Deed Land Transfers 5/9/25

LEXA SPEIDEL, BENTON COUNTY RECORDER
May 15, 2025 11:48 am

MANGOLD TIMOTHY J JR, MANGOLD COURTNEY to   MANGOLD TIMOTHY J JR SE NE 30-82-11 BLUE JAY to  ALLEE DANIEL BLAIRSTOWN MORRIS A

Benton County Sheriff's Arrests May 5-11, 2025

BENTON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
May 14, 2025 7:17 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.

Warranty Deed Land Transfer 5/8/25

LEXA SPEIDEL, BENTON COUNTY RECORDER
May 14, 2025 7:17 pm

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