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At Tuesday's meeting of the Benton County Supervisors had at the top of the agenda, the topic of amending County Ordinance 37. Derek Marsh, one of the Assistant County Attorneys, opened the meeting with a brief discussion on Ordinance 37. He introduced Kelley DeLong a county resident, was on the agenda concerning the proposed changes to Ordinance 37.

We Need Your Input!Virginia Gay Hospital is conducting a Community Health Needs Assessment Survey, and we want to hear from YOU! This survey is anonymous!Your feedback will help us better understand the health needs of our community and guide us in improving and expanding our services.The survey only takes approximately 10 minutes to complete.Your voice matters.

We received multiple calls today from residents in Benton County. A message was received telling the resident that they need to contact the DMV in reference to an unpaid tickets/fines, or their license is going to be suspended or a multiple of other penalties. This is a scam! Do not click on the link and provide any information.

Stop into the library to check out our newest display, featuring award-winning artwork by local artist Victoria Humiston! Her piece entitled 'One Acre' just returned home after being featured in a year-long display at the U.S. Capital! Humiston is a 2024 graduate of Vinton Shellsburg High School and is the winner of the 2024 District II Congressional Art Competition.

On Tuesday, June 10, at 9:15 a.m. the Benton County Supervisors will be asked to approve a land use change in Benton County. The address of the land change from agricultural use is the "southeast one-fourth (SE1/4) of the northeast one-fourth (NE1/4) of Sec 12 T86N, R11, West of the 5th P.M." The street address for the Wind Turbine Blade Recycling and Storage Facility would be 5143 22nd Ave,  Mt Auburn.

The Vinton Shellsburg Summer Meal Program Schedule is listed below:June 9th - June 30th  July 7th - August 1st Meal locations are:Tilford Elementary: Monday through Friday Breakfast 8:00-8:30 Lunch 11:30-12:30Shellsburg Elementary: Monday through Friday Breakfast 8:00-8:30 Lunch 11:30-12:15Garrison Public Library: Monday through Thursday Lunch 11:30-12:15Lunch TransportationPick-up Locations & Time Frame: Park Apartments - 11:35 Vinton Public Library - 11:40 Riverside Park - 11:50Drop-off Locations & Time Frame: Vinton Pool - 12:50 Vinton Public Library - 12:55 Riverside Park - 1:00The meals are FREE to all kids up to 18 years old.

The following summary is provided for reference only. Please consult Iowa Code or professional legal counsel for information specific to your circumstances.Any unpaid taxes are offered at Public Tax Sale which is held annually on the third Monday in June online at www.iowataxauction.com.Notice to Tax Sale PurchasersRegister to participate in the Tax Sale Auction on the Iowa Tax Auction website.

The Vinton Community Foundation Board of Directors has announced the distribution of $49,605.87 in grants to the following non-profit organizations serving the City of Vinton.  Vinton Shellsburg Community School District    Operation Backpack   Nathan’s Miles Foundation        Purchase items for glow run  Vinton Shellsburg Community School District  Sundown Mountain Ski Resort Day for 5th graders Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa      Program supplies  Virgina Gay Hospital           iPads dedicated to nursing leadership staff Vinton Shellsburg Post Prom            Entertainment for Post Prom  Vinton Public Library          Purchase daisy petal drum and cattail chime for butterfly garden Vinton Shellsburg Community School District     4th grade field trip Vinton Baseball Softball Corporation       Field Marking supplies, hose reels and batting cage net  Vinton Unlimited – Boom-Fest      Entertainment for Boom-fest Arts & Crafts Festival Vinton Shellsburg Community School District     Kindergarten field trip American Legion George G.

The City of Vinton is currently seeking qualified individuals to apply for the position of Parks and Recreation Director.This management-level role requires a dynamic leader to oversee the planning, organization, and direction of the city’s parks and recreation programs. The Director will be responsible for preparing the department’s annual budget, managing both full-time and part-time staff, and working collaboratively with boards and commissions.

The courthouse will soon be able to tell you the time at a glance and by listening. The clock has been restored by Mechanical Watch Supply of Minneapolis. The company specializes in restoring of tower clocks across America. With over 30 years of experience, the company is a leader in the industry.In the case of the Benton County courthouse clock, many of the parts had to be recreated and the rest refurbished.