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All Charges are subject to review by the Benton County Attorney's Office. An arrest or ciminal charge is merely an accusation, and the Defendant is presumed innocent, unless proven guilty, Intrastate Warrants are issued by Law Enforement Agencies for crimes happening in their jurisdictions. Adult ArrestsJuly 15 Allisun Ann Elliot, 33, KeystoneChild Endangerment x5Ryan Scott Buchtela, 35, KeystoneChild Endangerment x 5, Possession of Controlled Substance (Methamphetamine) 1st Offense, Possession of Drug ParaphernaliaJuly 20Jacob Michael Olson, 19, DubuqueUnlawful Possession of Prescription Drugs, Possession of Controlled Substance (Marijuana 1st Offense, Trafficking in Stolen Weapons 1st OffenseNo Juvenile Referrals or Traffic Citations for Offenses, Motor Vehicle Accidents.

Senator Chuck Grassley’s (R-Iowa) staff will hold traveling office hours in 31 counties from July 28 to August 4. Iowans seeking assistance with a federal agency or wishing to share their views may stop by during the scheduled hours listed below.   NOTE: Senator Grassley will not be in attendance. He will be represented by his regional directors: Rochelle Fuller of Cedar Rapids, Penny Vacek of Davenport, Noah Schrad of Des Moines, Jacob Bossman of Sioux City and Matt Rector of Waterloo.

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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETINGJuly 29, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.Benton County Service Center Conference Room811 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/bentoncountyiowa1. 9:00 A.M. Call to Order2. Discuss/Approve Agenda3. Discuss/Approve Minutes4. Discuss/Approve EMS Claims5.

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Today, Governor Kim Reynolds submitted a letter co-signed with seven other governors to congressional leadership to support the Save Our Bacon Act, a bill that addresses California’s unconstitutional Proposition 12, alleviating overregulation prohibiting state and local governments from interfering with the production of agricultural goods in other states and forcing farmers across America to concede to radical regulations set by other states.

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.Arrests for the week of July 7 through July 13, 2025:Zakkary James Walls, 33, Cedar Rapids, IA – Intrastate Warrant – Assault Causing Serious Bodily Injury No Intent, Domestic  Abuse Assault with Intent or Displays a Weapon, Contempt – Violation of No Contact or Protective OrderChristina Marie Bailey, 34, Cedar Rapids, IA – Intrastate Warrant – Driving While BarredJoseph Scott Smallwood, 44, Dallas, GA – Eluding – Willful Failure to Stop for Law Enforcement, Operating While Under the Influence 1st Offense, Reckless DrivingAaron Stephen Dighton, 21, Vinton, IA – Possession of Drug Paraphernalia Deputies handled 4 accidents, 5 complaint & affidavits, 15 citations and 19 written warnings.

Auditor of State Rob Sand released an agreed-upon procedures report on the City of Urbana, Iowa for the period July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024.  A copy of the complete report is available at https://www.auditor.iowa.gov/reports/file/81303.pdf.