Notice of Intent to fill Vacant City Council Seat by Appointment

CITY OF VINTON
April 15, 2024 4:58 pm

Notice of Intent to fill Vacant City Council Seat by AppointmentThe Council of the City of Vinton, Iowa intends to fill the 4th Ward Council position, which will be vacant as of May 1, 2024 due to the resignation of the current 4th Ward Councilperson, by appointment.

Veteran's Affair under new leadership in Benton County

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
April 15, 2024 12:05 pm

One of the state-mandated departments funded by Benton County is the Benton County Veterans Affairs Department. This office serves veterans of every age.

IA Senate approves bill on arming school staff, providing immunity to districts

IOWA CAPITAL DISPATCH
April 12, 2024 6:00 pm

By Robin OpsahlThe Iowa Senate approved a bill Wednesday that would create a permitting system for Iowa school employees wanting to carry firearms on school grounds.

Gates submits resignation from 4th Ward Council Seat

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
April 11, 2024 8:57 pm

The Vinton City Council received a recognition letter from 4th Ward Councilwoman, Bethany Gates. She will be moving away from the area, and her resignation will take effect at the end of April.

Benton County releases possible road and bridge projects for 2024 and 2025

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
April 11, 2024 4:39 pm

At Tuesday's Supervisor meeting, Benton County Engineer spoke to the supervisors. Along with the budget discussion, he shared with them maps of some of the proposed road and bridge projects that the county might see over the next two years.

Secretary Naig Invites Students to Enter the 2024 Choose Iowa Calendar Contest

IOWA SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE
April 11, 2024 11:48 am

Contest winners to be honored at the 2024 Iowa State FairIowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig is encouraging school-aged Iowa students to participate in the 2024 Choose Iowa Calendar Contest hosted by the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship.

Operation Quick Find

BENTON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
April 11, 2024 6:43 am

UPDATE:The Benton County Sheriff’s Office reports that missing Rhiannon (Rainy) Walter, age 11, was located in Keystone IA at about 310 PM on 4-11-24.

During Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Iowans Must Stand with Victims

IOWA STATE AUDITOR
April 10, 2024 4:38 pm

by Rob Sand, Iowa State AuditorLots of topics get swept under the rug because they’re not comfortable for us to confront. Sometimes we’d rather pretend the problems don’t exist or couldn’t happen in a place like Iowa.

Missing Report Canceled

BENTON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
April 10, 2024 2:56 pm

The Missing Person Report issued on 4-2-2024 regarding Zander McClintock has now been canceled.On 4-9-2024, Benton County Deputies located the vehicle of the missing subject approximately 5 miles south of Vinton in Benton County.

House passes bill adding regulations, limits on traffic cameras

IOWA CAPITAL DISPATCH
April 10, 2024 11:46 am

By Robin OpsahlThe Iowa House approved a bill Tuesday to regulate traffic cameras, despite criticisms from some lawmakers who said the bill unfairly limits local control, and others who said the automated traffic enforcement systems should be entirely banned.