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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. Adult Arrests 11-01-2022 Dustin Owen Norton, 34, of Blairstown, Iowa.

Snow and ice season is here. At this time of year, Iowa roads can go from clear to wet to snowy to icy in a very short distance. Unless the weather is sunny and clear and pavement temperatures are above freezing, you should always be prepared for slick spots. Here are a few tips to navigate winter roads.Check Iowa’s 511 system – either 511ia.

Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate issued the following statement today regarding the Iowa Caucuses:“I am very disappointed in the Democratic National Committee’s decision to apparently abandon Iowa. For 50 years, this state has done a fantastic job at vetting the candidates who wish to lead this nation. Iowans make presidential hopefuls from both parties answer the tough questions and undergo the rigors of earning their vote through grassroots campaigning.

November 28, 2022Daniel Nusse conveys to Tayler E and Travis J Granberg, real estate in Lot 42, Heartland Nature Estates Second Addition, Urbana.November 29, 2022Michael W Jones and Shelia Mae Castillon to Christopher J. Malfese Elliotts Addition Lot:7, Belle Plaine.Joseph R. Damro, Emily R. Damro and Emily Samuelson to Joseph R. Damro, Emily R. Damro PAR A SW NW 7-82-12.

Secretary of State Paul Pate announced the Iowa State Board of Canvassers officially certified the results of the 2022 general election on Thursday. Election turnout was the second highest in state history for a midterm election, with 1,230,416 voters casting ballots.“I’m very proud of Iowans for stepping up in high numbers once again,” Secretary Pate said.

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.One Adult Arrest the week of November 21-27, 2022November 24 Benjamin Edward Weekly 29 Vinton, IAOperating While Under the Influence-1st OffenseZero Juvenile Referrals for the week of November 21-27, 2022One Code Enforcement Violation- Junk x 1 the week of November 21-27, 2022Ten Traffic Citation for Offenses were issued the week of November 21-27, 2022Thirty-Six Traffic Warnings for Offenses were issued the week of November 21-27, 2022Zero Reported Motor Vehicle Accidents for the week of November 21-27, 2022For the Week of November 21-27, 2022– 124 complaints/calls for service were handled by the Vinton Police Department.

November 22, 2022The Benton County Board of Supervisors met in regular session with Supervisors Seeman and Bierschenk present. Primmer called in. The meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.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.

Cody Michael Tarrance, convicted of Domestic Abuse Assault-3rd or Subsequent Offense in Black Hawk County, failed to report to the Waterloo Residential Correctional Facility as required on Saturday. Tarrance is a 34-year-old white male, height 5'9", and weighs 212 pounds. He was admitted to the work release facility on November 8, 2022. Persons with information on Tarrance's whereabouts should contact local police.

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.One Adult Arrest the week of November 14-20, 2022November 20 Harley James Plowman 35 Cedar Rapids, IAIntrastate Warrant ArrestZero Juvenile Referrals for the week of November 14-20, 2022Two Code Enforcement ViolationsJunk x 2 the week of November 14-20, 2022One Traffic Citation for Offenses were issued the week of November 14-20, 2022Twenty-Three Traffic Warnings for Offenses were issued the week of November 14-20, 2022One Reported Motor Vehicle Accidents for the week of November 14-20, 2022For the Week of November 14-20, 2022 79 complaints/calls for service were handled by the Vinton Police Department.