Government

June 15, 2022 The Benton County Board of Supervisors met in special session with Supervisors Seeman and Primmer present, Bierschenk called in. The meeting was called to order at 4:15 p.m. at the conference room at the Benton County Service Center. Members of the public were provided the zoom access capability to join in during open session and livestream at https://www.

Vinton-Shellsburg CSD is participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all children without charge and are the same for all children regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability, and there will be no discrimination in the course of the meal service.Meals will be provided, on a first come, first serve basis, at the sites and times are as follows:Tilford ElementaryJoin Us for FREE breakfast and Lunch at Tilford ElementaryBreakfast8:00 am-8:30 amLunch11:30-12:30 pm M-FNo registration or identification is requiredMenus coming soonJune 6th-July 29th, 2022, Monday through FridayClosed July 4th and 5th Back on 6thChildren 5 years and younger must be accompanied by an adultAdults may purchase a breakfast for $2.

* Breakfast items are Whole Grain, Fruit, 100% Juice, cold cereal and toast are also offered daily. Breakfast will be served from 8-8:30 a.m. Monday - FridayLunch will be served from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Monday- FridayThe menu is subject to change.TuesdayJune 21Lunch - Chicken Patty on BunWednesdayJune 22 Breakfast - Pancake/Sausage StickLunch - Viking LunchableThursdayJune 23 Breakfast -Breakfast SandwichLunch - Macaroni and Cheese, SmokiesFridayJune 24 Breakfast - WaffleLunch - Sloppy Joe on a bunMondayJune 27 Breakfast - Cereal BarLunch - Breakfast for LunchTuesdayJune 28 Breakfast - Sweet RollLunch - Spaghetti with meat sauceWednesdayJune 29 Breakfast - Cook's ChoiceLunch - PBJThursdayJune 30Breakfast - Pizza BagelLunch - Chicken NuggetsFriday July 1Breakfast - French ToastLunch - Cook's ChoiceParents are invited to ride along with their children to take advantage of a $3.

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING June 21, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. Benton County Service Center Conference Room 811 D Ave. Vinton, IA ** Agenda is not printed in any particular order; only time specific items will be addressed at certain timeshttps://www.youtube.com/bentoncountyiowa 1. 9:00 A.M. Call to Order 2. 9:05 A.M. Cara Martin Re: Discuss/Approve Veterans Affairs donation carryover- FY 23 amendment 3.

Monday, June 20, 2022 - 5:00 PM Central Office Board Room 1502 C Ave. Vinton, IA 52349 Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85897442933?pwd=dlRQYWtCT1hIMTZWMS9MRk1MMnRMQT09 Meeting ID: 858 9744 29334Passcode: 7uygcF REGULAR BOARD MEETING AGENDA 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call / Pledge of Allegiance 3. Receive Visitors/Public Comments Discussion Item 4.

Summer is a great time to get together with friends and family. With Father’s Day coming up this weekend, many families may hear some groan-worthy “bad dad” jokes as you hang out around the backyard barbeque. How about this one? “What kind of drink can be bitter and sweet? Reali-tea.”The safety of your family and friends is no joke. The reality is if you’re hosting a gathering, ensuring the safety of your guests should be on your to-do list.

Governor Kim Reynold signed the following bill into law today:  SF2380 A bill for an act to designate February 1 of each year as George Washington Carver Day.  

Vinton Police Department Log for Week of June 6-12, 2022. 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.

BENTON COUNTY HAS 2 SEATS OPEN!SWCD Commissioners ……Set local priorities for natural resources protectionMake decisions that will make their county a better placeIncrease local awareness of natural resource concerns and opportunitiesGive back to their communitiesHold monthly meetingsReceive support from local, state, and national partners to accomplish dutiesObtain and share information on soil and water conservation programs, practices, and advancementsPromote conservation through demonstration, education, and outreach Guide technical and financial resources to meet the unique local needs and opportunities of the communityWork with farmers and urban residentsAbout districts and commissioners……There are 100 Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs) in IowaDistricts are organized on a county wide basisEach District is governed by 5 CommissionersIowa Code 161A empowers Iowa’s Soil and Water Conservation District CommissionersCommissioners are reimbursed for expenses as local budgets allow but are not paid for their serviceCommissioners are protected from personal liabilityThere are 3,000 Soil and Water Conservation Districts and 17,000 Commissioners across the nation.

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING June 15, 2022 at 4:15 p.m. Benton County Service Center Conference Room 811 D Ave. Vinton, IA ** Agenda is not printed in any particular order; only time specific items will be addressed at certain times https://www.youtube.com/bentoncountyiowa1. 4:15 P.M. Call to Order 2. Order the Auditor to do a recount on the ballots cast in the June 7, 2022 Primary Election pursuant to a petition filed 3.