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Representative Gerhold welcome visitors to the Capitol

By State Representative, Thomas Gerhold · January 22nd, 2020

This week, Rep. Dave Maxwell (R-Gibson) and Rep. Tom Gerhold (R-Atkins) welcomed constituents from Iowa County, Abby Maas and Jim Johnson, to the Iowa House of Representatives. Maas and Johnson were visiting the Capitol to discuss the future of wind farms with their representatives.

Benton County Semi-Annual Report

By Hayley Rippel, Benton County Auditor · January 22nd, 2020

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REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS FOR CONSULTING SERVICES...HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN

By Hayley Rippel, Benton County Auditor · January 22nd, 2020

REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS FOR CONSULTING SERVICESFOR THE PREPARATION AND COMPILATION OF THE BENTON COUNTY, IOWA MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN UPDATEBenton County, Iowa is seeking competitive quotations for the preparation and compilation of a Benton County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Update hereafter described.

HELLO HOUSE DISTRICT 75 FROM THE STATE CAPITOL!

By State Representative, Thomas Gerhold · January 21st, 2020

Week One was a very busy one filled with optimism. On Tuesday, Governor Kim Reynolds gave her Condition of the State Address in the House Chamber to both the House and Senate. Wednesday, we had a joint session for the Condition of the Judiciary by Justice Wiggins, and Thursday we had a joint session for the Condition of the National Guard by Major General Benjamin Corell.

Benton County Democrat Central Committee Meeting Tonight

By Vinton Today · January 21st, 2020

The Benton County Democrat Center Committee will hold their meeting today at LaReyna Mexican Restaurant located at 202 W. 4th St. in Vinton. The meeting is scheduled to run from 7-8:00 p.m.

Benton County Board of Supervisor Minutes January 14, 2020

By Hayley Rippel, Benton County Auditor · January 21st, 2020

January 14, 2020 The Benton County Board of Supervisors met in regular session with Supervisors Primmer, Seeman and Bierschenk present. The meeting was called to order at 8:00 a.m. Unless otherwise noted, all actions were approved unanimously. Seeman moved/Bierschenk seconded: To approve the minutes of January 7, 2020.

PUBLIC NOTICE OF STORM WATER DISCHARGE: Kwik Star

By Vinton Today · January 21st, 2020

Kwik Star plans to submit a Notice of Intent to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources to be covered under the NPDES General Permit No. 2 “Storm Water Discharge Associated with Industrial Activity for Construction Activities.” The storm water discharge will be from the NE ¼ of the SW ¼ of Section 20, Township 85 North, Range 10 West, Benton County, Iowa.

HELLO HOUSE DISTRICT 75 FROM THE STATE CAPITOL!

By State Representative, Thomas Gerhold · January 21st, 2020

The Iowa Legislature just completed the first week of the session with some great ambitions on the agenda, such as helping to create more quality paying jobs and improving rural broadband coverage.A few of my goals are to lower taxes in one way or another, be it income, inheritance, or property taxes.

Vinton Police Department Log for Week of January 13 - 19, 2020

By Vinton Police Department · January 20th, 2020

Vinton Police Department Log for Week of January 13 - 19, 2020 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.

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING January 21, 2020 at 9:00 a.m.

By Gina Edler, Benton County Deputy Auditor · January 20th, 2020

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETINGJanuary 21, 2020 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 times1. 9:00 A.M. Call to Order2. 9:05 A.M. Barb Greenlee Re: Set Land use hearing date for Wendling Quarries Inc.