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Appropriateness of questioning Appropriateness is not Appropriate
Following the special Supervisor meeting last Thursday, Supervisor Rick Primmer announced at Tuesday's regular session that the county's insurance suggested that public comments should be limited to three minutes per person, rather than the free-for-all that the supervisors entertained last week. At Tuesday's meeting, resident Doug Cook asked the supervisors, "My concern is with Tracy Seeman. Benton County Angel Tree now accepting applications
Benton County Angel Tree is now accepting applications for help with Christmas through December 7. If you receive any kind of assistance from the government and live in Benton County your family is eligible.This year I am training my successor for Angel Tree, Macey Stout who will be taking Angel Tree fully over next year. She will be helping me take calls and help with the applications this year.
City of Vinton Leaf Pickup happening now!
UPDATED:City of Vinton leaf pickup is in full swing! The Street Department will be picking up leaves as long as they are plentiful and weather permits.Monday's leaf pickup will be in Zone 1Tuesday's leaf pickup will be in Zone 2Wednesday's leaf pickup will be in Zone 3Thursday's leaf pickup will be in Zone 4Friday's leaf pickup will be in Zone 5 For specific questions, please call the Street Department at 472-2768. Supervisors reject legal representation for former Board of Health
In last week's Benton County Supervisor meeting, the Benton County Attorney Ray Lough brought legal representation to address the former Board of Health concerns. The representative seemed to imply that upon request the Board of Health could ask for legal representation, paid for by the county. The former Board of Health is still within their allotted time for appealing the Supervisor's decision to terminate the whole board.
Election Day is Tomorrow
The 2023 City/School Election will be held tomorrow, on Tuesday, November 7, 2023. Polling places will be open on Election Day from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.If you'd like to vote early this year, just so that you don't miss it, you can do so by visiting the Auditor's office at the courthouse, on the 2nd Floor of the Benton County Courthouse at 111 E 4th St.
A Morning View of the Courthouse
Adam Geissinger had the same reaction that I had just the night before. A breathtaking view of the courthouse. I am always fascinated by the courthouse alone, but add a gorgeous sky behind it and you just have to stop and appreciate the view. Thanks for sending this in! Clipper Corner Recognized for Gifts Of Hope Donation
Mary Barkdoll has made a commitment to help raise awareness of early breast cancer detection and raising thousands of dollars over the years to support Gifts of Hope a fund that provides access to free mammograms, annual women’s health visits and funds to support a breast cancer diagnosis. At the event Mary presented a check from Clipper Corner to Gifts of Hope for $1865. VGH Recognizes Honorees with 2023 Annual Legacy Awards
Virginia Gay Hospital Health Care Foundation celebrated those in our community who have made significant impacts in philanthropy, service, and support of VGH at the 3rd Annual Legacy Honors Awards ceremony. Honorees at the event were Rita Taylor-Stewart, Cynthia Reinberg, Janice Bray, Julia Meadows, William C. Talen, Sr., Darlys Hulme, Ann Harrison, James Hodgson, and Ted Mann. HOT Grant Applications are Now being Accepted
The HOT grant is now open! The application can be found on our website, just click HERE. In 2017, the voters of Vinton passed a ballot measure to establish a 7% hotel/motel tax within the City limits. The tax went into effect on July 1, 2018. Per the Code of Iowa, funds collected must be spent on recreation, convention, cultural or entertainment facilities. HEATING ASSISTANCE LOOKING TO HELP FAMILIES DURING COLD SPELL
Iowa families struggling with utility bills as economy weakens and temperatures drop can now apply to receive help CEDAR RAPIDS, IA (November 1, 2023) — Starting November 1, individuals meeting at (or below) 200% of the federal poverty guidelines are eligible to apply for the Low-income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) facilitated through the Hawkeye Area Community Action Program, Inc.