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Government
Eleventh Week of the 2025 Legislative Session
As we continued with floor debate in the 11th week of session, we passed several policies that have been in public discussion for a while. One of these was a priority of Governor Kim Reynolds and an issue we have discussed many times over the last several weeks. House File 782 is the Governor’s proposal on cell phones in schools. It requires schools to adopt policies that regulate and restrict cell phone use by students during school hours and in the classroom.
Vinton Police Department Log for March 24-30, 2025
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.Seven Adult Arrests March 24 Dylan Michael-Stratton Swa
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Benton County Board of Supervisor Minutes 3/25/25
March 25, 2025The Benton County Board of Supervisors met in regular session with Supervisors Seeman, Tippett and Volz present. Chairman Seeman 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.
Warranty Deed Land Transfers 3/31/25
KEYSTONE CITY OF, ANDRESEN MARK, HAGEN ANGIE to MAUS BRADLEYKEYSTONE WEST FRANZENBURG ADDITION Lot: 3HENKLE DAVID C DECEASED, STROOTMAN KAY to STROOTMAN KAYVINTON LINTS 1ST ADDITION Lot: 3 Block: 2 FOLKMANN GLADYS ESTATE, FOLKMANN DIANE EXECUTOR to FOLKMANN DIANENW NW 20-83-9 NEIS TODD A, NEIS CINDY M to TODD ANTHONY NEIS
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State Auditor Sand Claws Back at Corruption with New ‘Taxpayers’ Watchcat’ Seal
In a bold and unexpected move, Iowa State Auditor Rob Sand on Tuesday announced a major change to the office’s branding. Effective immediately, the State Auditor’s official seal will no longer feature the iconic “Taxpayers’ Watchdog.” Instead, it will be replaced with a new, feline-focused emblem: “The Taxpayers’ Watchcat.”“After years of tailing financial mischief, we’ve decided it’s time to paws and rethink our approach,” said Sand. BOS joint meeting with EMS Advisory Council April 1, 2025 6:00 p.m.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS JOINT MEETING
With EMS Advisory Council
04/01/2025 at 6:00 p.m.
Benton County EOC 213 2nd Ave. Vinton, IA
1. Approval of Agenda
2. Approval of 03/04/2025 meeting minutes
3. Discussion on Fund Requests
4. Discussion on 28E Agreements
5. Discussion on Non-Benton Co Transport Services’ allocation amounts
6. Discuss items needed for FY ’26 budgets for Auditors office
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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING April 1, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING
April 1, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.
Benton County Courthouse
Auditor’s Conference Room
111 E 4th StreetVinton, IA
** Agenda is not printed in any particular order; only time-specific items will be addressed at certain times
1. 5:00 P.M. Call to Order
2. FY26 Budget Work Session
3. Adjourn
Hello, Iowa House District 84 from the State Capitol!
The Iowa House had another busy week, which was the eleventh into this year’s session. We passed 48 bills, and 18 were unanimous, 19 were bipartisan, and 11 by party line.This last summer, I received a call from a former Benton Community School District employee that the requirements for prospective bus drivers were pretty stringent and could be made a little less restrictive to alleviate the state-wide bus driver shortage. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING April 1, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING
April 1, 2025 at 9:00 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. 9:00 A.M. Call to Order
2. Discuss/Approve agenda
3. Discuss/Approve minutes
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