Government
Absentee ballot, condition of the county and losses due to the storm
Hayley Rippel, Benton County Auditor mentioned in the Supervisor's meeting on Tuesday that she's received around 600 absentee ballot requests in just Monday's mail alone. Among other discussions ...
Governor Kim Reynolds Includes Benton County in Disaster Proclamation
Gov. Kim Reynolds has issued a disaster proclamation in response to a severe weather system that moved across Iowa and caused widespread damage August 10. The proclamation allows state resources to b...
Benton County Emergency Declaration by County Supervisors
Benton County Supervisors at Tuesday's meeting made an emergency declaration for Benton County. "Benton County has suffered from a severe straight-line windstorm, which occurred on Monday, August 10,...
Food Safety When the Power is Out
It may be days for many families to get electricity back. While generators can provide temporary power until electricity is restored it is important to follow food safety guidelines.According to the C...
Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District School Board Meeting (rescheduled)
Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District
School Board Meeting
In an effort to provide options for visitors because of COVID-19, you may attend the meeting in person or log into the meeting with Z...
Benton County Board of Supervisor Minutes 8/4/20
August
4, 2020
The
Benton County Board of Supervisors met in regular session with
Supervisors Bierschenk and Seeman present, Primmer called in.
Bierschenk called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m...
Benton County Republicans postpone tonight's meeting 8/11/20
The Benton County Republicans have postponed tonight's meeting due to the power outage. There will be more information at a later time. ...
Vinton Police Department Log for Week of August 3 - 9, 2020
Vinton Police Department Log for Week of August 3 - 9, 2020
All Charges are subject to review by The Benton County Attorney’s Office. An arrest or criminalcharge is merely an accusation and the Def...
COVID-19 Numbers
At this point, the state of Iowa does not have a law concerning the wearing of masks. Some have contacted me asking me to remind people that it is the law, when in fact it is not. The wearing of masks...
Benton County Board of Supervisors Meeting Agenda 8/11/20
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING
August 11, 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
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