Government
Benton County Board of Supervisor Minutes 2/27/24
February 27, 2024The Benton County Board of Supervisors met in regular session with Supervisors Primmer, Bierschenk and Seeman present. Primmer called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. at the Benton County Service Center. Members of the public are invited to join in during open session or watch the livestream at https://www.youtube.com/bentoncountyiowa.
Steve Schmitt Announces Run for Iowa Senate District 38
Waterloo - Waterloo businessman Steve Schmitt announced today he is running for Iowa Senate District 38. Schmitt is a long-time resident of the Cedar Valley and served 12 years on the Waterloo City Council, is the former Black Hawk County Republican Chairman, has held numerous volunteer positions, and is father to six children and four grandchildren. Hello District 84 from the State Capitol
This last week, the Iowa House passed bills involving education. House File 2612 was passed to make improvements to special education outcomes of our kids. This bill has big changes compared to an AEA bill introduced by Governor Kim Reynolds in January. HF 2612: 1. will not be a disruption to special education services, 2. does not terminate any employees of the AEAs, and 3.
Warranty Deed Land Transfers 2/29/24
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WHITSON SHIRLEY A ESTATE, WHITSON BRETT A CO-EXECUTORS, WHITSON BARRY S CO-EXECUTORS to WHITSON BRETT AVINTON SPALDINGS ADDITION Lot: 7 Block: 3
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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING March 5, 2024 at 9:00 a.m.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETINGMarch 5, 2024 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 times https://www.youtube.com/bentoncountyiowa1. 9:00 A.M. Call to Order2. Approve Agenda3. Approve minutes4. 9:05 A.M. Sue Wilber Re: Discuss/Action on January county weather closure day-related to staff that worked.
Senate panel advances bill to restrict, but not ban, traffic cameras
Iowa lawmakers are taking another stab at trying to control traffic cameras with the overhaul of a bill that would restrict the uses and locations of automated law enforcement devices and regulate the revenues generated by them.Legislators have been wrestling for years over issues posed by the installation of cameras that can detect speeding or traffic signal violations and issue tickets to a vehicle owner.
Warranty Deed Land Transfers 2/27/24
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REVOCABLE TRUST
NW 2-82-11 MANGOLD JIMMIE SUE, MANGOLD DUANE R to MANGOLD JIMMIE SUEPAR J NE 16-85-10
CEDAR VIEW CONDO Unit: 301
VINTON SELLS ADD TO RIVERSIDE Block: 5SCHUTTERLE MARCIA, GRAESSER RANDOLPH, KOKESH LISA,
Warranty Deed Land Transfers 2/26/24
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House bill requires training on open meetings laws, raises fines for violations
By Robin OpsahlA bill raising fines for violating open meetings or records laws and requiring education for elected and appointed officials was approved in the Iowa House Thursday with bipartisan support.House File 2539 passed 92-2, with Reps. Phil Thompson and Brian Lohse voting against the measure. The bill increases penalties for people who participated in a violation of open meetings law from fines between $100 and $500 to fines between $500 and $2,500.