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Vinton Police Department Log for Week of April 29-May 5, 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.Three Adult ArrestsApril 25 Aaron Erwin Smith, 38, Vinton, IAIntrastate Warrant Arrest-Failure to AppearUnauthorized Use of Credit CardPossession of Drug ParaphernaliaMay 3 Alfred Malinoski, 48, Vinton, IAIntrastate Warrant Arrest-Criminal Mischief 5th DegreeMay 6 Deshawn Markeal Reed, 28, Vinton, IAIntrastate Warrant Arrest-Trespass 1st OffenseZero Juvenile ReferralsSixteen Code Enforcement ViolationsTall Grass and Weeds x 15Junk x 1 Nine Traffic Citations for Offenses were issued the week of April 29-May 5, 2024Three Traffic Warnings for Offenses were issued the week of April 29-May 5, 2024One Reported Motor Vehicle Accident for the week of April 29-May 5, 2024For the Week of April 29-May 5, 2024- 60 complaints/calls for service were handled by the Vinton Police Department.
Stacy Diveley found guilty on Six Charges

Area Students Recognized by Governor Reynolds for Academic Excellence

University of Iowa encampment Disbanded
By Brooklyn DraisyAn encampment set up by pro-Palestine activists on the University of Iowa campus was dismantled within half an hour by university, county and state police.University of Iowa Action for Palestine, described on its social media as an “autonomous network of students, community members, alumni, and staff organizing and acting for a free, Liberated Palestine,” set up tents in Hubbard Park early Monday morning.
State Auditor releases report on the Iowa Veteran's Home
Auditor of State Rob Sand today released a report of recommendations on the Iowa Veterans Home for the year ended June 30, 2022. A copy of this report is below.
Lutheran Home residents visited by Tilford's Kindergartners

First Annual Lions Club Foundation Pickleball Fun Day a smashing success

Iowa Department of Education has trouble doing the math

Benton County Community Foundation’s Impacts Highlighted in 2023 Annual Report
The Benton County Community Foundation’s 2023 annual report is now available on the Community Foundation’s website at www.bentonccf.org. The report highlights key impacts made and lists funds held with the Community Foundation along with grant-funded projects. In 2023, a total of $310,013 in grants from all charitable giving funds of the Foundation were awarded to organizations benefiting Benton County residents and communities.
U.S. Justice Department threatens court challenge to Iowa immigration law
By Robin OpsahlThe U.S. Department of Justice intends to file a lawsuit against an Iowa law making illegal immigration a state crime if the law remains in effect, a top official wrote in a letter to Gov. Kim Reynolds and state Attorney General Brenna Bird.First reported by the Des Moines Register,Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Brian Boynton said in a letter to the Republican state officials that the federal department “intends to bring a lawsuit to enforce the supremacy of federal law” and enjoin Senate File 2340, blocking it from being enforced.