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Iowans fired for refusing vaccine now collecting jobless benefits

By Clark KauffmanIowans forced out of work for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine are now beginning to collect unemployment benefits due to a new law approved in October.Gov. Kim Reynolds signed into law&n...

Benton County Board of Supervisor Minutes 3/29/22

March 29, 2022The Benton County Board of Supervisors met in regular session with Supervisors Seeman, Bierschenk and Primmer present, The meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m. at the conference room...

Kate Wyatt to hold Camping Kickoff Events

Iowa House candidate Kate Wyatt has announced four (4) events to kickoff her campaign to represent Iowa House District 76. The new House District 76 covers parts of Benton, Black Hawk, and Tama Counti...

Benton Soil and Water Conservation District Commissioners April 20 Meeting

The next regular meeting of the Benton Soil and Water Conservation District Commissioners will be held on Wednesday, April 20, 2022, at 8:30 a.m. at the District Office, 1705 West D Street in Vinton.&...

Hello District 75 from the State Capitol!

Caption could be: ISU Jr. & 2022 Iowa Honey Producers Association Queen Allison Hager, Bellevue, IA highlights Shellsburg on Iowa Honey Bee Day, March 30th. The Iowa House had a fairly busy week 12, as we debated bills on March 29th till 9 p.m. and till 7:30 p.m. on March 30th. One bill that the House passed was HF 2556, the Solar Energy System Tax Credit...

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING April 5, 2022 at 9:00 a.m.

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING April 5, 2022 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 item...

If you need an Absentee Ballots for the June Primary you can request them now

Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate announces the absentee ballot request period for the June 7 primary election is now open. Voters wishing to cast their ballot through the mail can submit their reques...

Vinton Police Department Log for Week of March 21-27, 2022

All Charges are subject to review by The Benton County Attorney’s Office. An arrest or criminalcharge is merely an accusation, and the Defendant is presumed innocent, unless proven guilty. Intrastat...

Vendor Publication Report Benton County 03/09/2022 - 03/22/2022

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Benton County Board of Supervisor Minutes 3/22/22

March 22, 2022The Benton County Board of Supervisors met in regular session with Supervisors Seeman, Bierschenk and Primmer present, The meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m. at the conference room...