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March 4, 2025A joint meeting between the Board of Supervisors and the EMS Advisory Council met on March 4, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. at the EOC at the Sheriff’s Office. Supervisor Seeman, Tippett and Volz were all three in attendance. Chairman Seeman called the meeting to order.The main topic for discussion was how the funds are disbursed equally among all the First Responders and Transport Services.

This last Friday was the annual end of the first funnel for bills in the Iowa Legislature. In other words, Friday was the last day for individual bills to be passed in their respective committees to be eligible for debate in either the House or Senate. There were no bills debated on the House floor to allow committees time this week to pass their bills.

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Auditor of State Rob Sand today released an agreed-upon procedures report on the City of Shellsburg, Iowa, for the period July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024. The agreed-upon procedures engagement was performed pursuant to Chapter 11.6 of the Code of Iowa. Sand reported eleven findings related to the receipt and disbursement of taxpayer funds.

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING March 11, 2025 at 1:00 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 1. 1:00 P.M. Call to Order 2. Ray Lough, County Attorney RE: Closed Session per Iowa Code 21.5(1)c: To discuss strategy with counsel in matters that are presently in litigation or where litigation is imminent where its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the position of the governmental body in that litigation.

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING March 11, 2025 at 8:45 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 times https://www.youtube.com/bentoncountyiowa 1. 8:45 A.M. Call to Order 2. Discuss/Approve Agenda 3. Discuss/Approve minutes 4.

The Benton County Democratic Odd Year Caucus 2025 will be held at Tilford Elementary, located at 308 E 13th St. in Vinton. It will begin at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, March 15, 2025.The Benton County Democrats Central Committee monthly meeting will follow the caucus.All Democrats are invited. Please join us!Find your caucus:https://docs.google.com/spre

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Congresswoman Ashley Hinson announced that her Washington D.C. and district offices are now accepting applications for internships for the Summer of 2025. This is an incredible opportunity to gain hands-on experience and invaluable insight into the legislative process and the workings of the U.S. Congress.For more details and to apply, please visit Hinson.