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An ordinance to amend the code of ordinances for the city of Vinton, would add provisions that pertain to the public possession of airguns.Vinton Police Chief Ted Paxton said of the ordinance, "This is a new ordinance which covers "look-alike" airsoft/bb guns. These guns have been used by certain members of our community to be passed off as if they are carrying/possessing a real firearm, which in turn is alarming to other community members that these "look-alike" guns have been pointed at them or individuals have been seen carrying the "look-al...

Minutes of the Regular MeetingBoard of DirectorsVinton-Shellsburg Community SchoolsOctober 14, 2019Call to OrderPresident Rob Levis called the regular meeting to order at 7:06 p.m. in the Shellsburg music room.Roll Call / Pledge of AllegianceSue Gates, Jason Hicok, Rob Levis, Mike Timmermans, Brenda Bartz, Kathy Van Steenhuyse,Mary Jo Hainstock, Superintendent, and Karrie Bartling, Acting Board Secretary/Treasurer were presentwith the exception of Kyle Schminke and Brenda Barkdoll.

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Board President Rob Levis called the regular meeting of the Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District to order at 7:06 PM in the Shellsburg music room. All board members answered roll call with the exception of Kyle Schminke. All administrators were in attendance and Karrie Bartling served as acting secretary in Brenda Barkdoll’s absence.

The next regular meeting of the Benton Soil and Water Conservation District Commissioners will be held on Wednesday November 20TH , 2019 at 8:30 a.m. at the District Office, 1705 West D Street in Vinton.   Agenda items include: approval of minutes from previous meetings, public participation, approval of treasurer’s report and bills, approval of conservation plans, watershed reports, state cost-share programs, an update on NRCS activities, a review of the correspondence file, any other commissioner input or other business, and scheduling o...

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October 8, 2019The Benton County Board of Supervisors met in regular adjourned session with Supervisors Primmer, Bierschenk and Seeman present. Primmer called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. Unless otherwise noted, all actions were approved unanimously.Seeman moved/Bierschenk seconded: To approve minutes of October 1, 2019 with an addition per Primmer in the flood ordinance discussion regarding the Sanitarian’s duties and proceeding with replacement hire.

Prior to the City Council meeting on Thursday night, Melissa Schwan of Vinton Unlimited, met with the council to discuss a proposed project as part of the City of Vinton General Government, Community and Economic Development Committee Meeting, otherwise known in short as the General Government meeting.

All Charges are subject to review by The Benton County Attorney’s Office. An arrest or criminalcharge 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 ArrestsOctober 9 Blaine William Bower 49 Vinton, Iowa Arrested on Intrastate Warrant for Failure to Appear on Original Charge of Possession of Controlled Substance – Marijuana, 1st Offense (BentonCounty).

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING October 15, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. Benton County Board of Supervisors Room ** Agenda is not printed in any particular order, only time specific items will be addressed at certain times 1. 9:00 A.M. Call to Order 2. 9:15 a.m. Marc GreenleeRe: Land use hearing for Mark and Crystal Manos part of N ½ NE ¼ Sec 20- T86N-R9W 3.