Government
Iowa Small Business Relief Tax Deferral Program still accepting applications
On March 23, Governor Kim Reynolds announced a new Iowa Small Business Relief Program to support the state's small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The program offered small business reli...
City Council Agenda 4/9/20 7:00 p.m. Updated information
Click to view.The Vinton City Council meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m. To watch the meeting or listen connect to Zoom at the link below or call any of the numbers below.To listen on Zoom, click ht...
Governor Reynolds Proclaims Thursday, April 9 “Day of Prayer” in Iowa
Governor Kim Reynolds signed a proclamation declaring
Thursday, April 9th as a “Day of Prayer” in Iowa, urging Iowans
to “unite in prayer” in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, inviting
Iowans...
Additional COVID-19 cases in Iowa, additional death confirmed
The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has been notified of 97 additional positive cases for a total of 1,145 positive cases. There have been an additional 1,151 negative tests for a total of 12,...
VINTON WOMAN ARRESTED FOLLOWING DOMESTIC ASSAULT WITH A KNIFE
On Tuesday, April 7, 2020, at approximately 10:50 p.m., Vinton Police officers and Benton County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to 614 E. 10th Street in Vinton for a 911 report of a stabbing. Of... Special Council Meeting Mayor Makes Emergency Declaration
On Tuesday evening's City Council Meeting via a Zoom call, the council met with most in attendance, Ron Hessenius, Tami Stark, Nathan Hesson, Nate Edwards and Andrew Elwick. Absent was Brian Parr. All...
Benton-Iowa-Tama Co. Resources & Services COVID-19 Responses
The Benton-Iowa Decat and Community Partnership for Protecting Children, has compiled a list of resources available at this time. The list will continue to be [upd]d as more information is a...
Additional COVID-19 cases in Iowa, additional death confirmed in Benton County
The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has been
notified of 102 additional positive cases for a total of 1,048
positive cases. There have been an additional 1,017 negative tests
for a total of...
Benton County Board of Supervisor Minutes 3/31/2020
March 31, 2020 The Benton County Board of Supervisors met in regular session with Supervisors Primmer, B...
Melinda Schoettmer Sworn in as Benton County Treasurer
Following the resignation of Kelly Geater last November, the Treasurer's office has seen several changes. Michele Sauer was appointed in December and resigned for another position effective March 31, ...