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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.Arrest Log April 28th- May 4th, 2025Kody Allen Letts, 34, Winthrop, IA – Intrastate Warrant Arrest – Involuntary Absence (Escape)Jacob Robert Schutterle, 24, Marengo, IA – Operating While Under the Influence, 2nd Offense, Failure to Maintain Control and Striking Fixtures Upon a HighwayDaniel Robert Seltrecht, 35, Cedar Rapids, IA – Driving While Barred Habitual OffenderWayne Lavell Cole, 27, Norway, IA – Mittimus Warrant – Domestic Abuse Assault Impeding Air/Blood Flow Causing Bodily InjuryDean Allen Uthoff, 30, Garrison, IA – Assisting SuicideCliff David Azelton, 39, Norway, IA – Intrastate Warrant – Sex Offender Registration Violation 1st OffenseKyle Blake Holland, 31, Toledo, IA – Intrastate Warrant – Driving While Barred Habitual OffenderOur deputies handled 7 accidents, issued 9 citations and 11 written warnings during the week of April 28th – May 4th.

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.Two Adult Arrests the week of April 28-May 4, 2025April

CITY OF VINTONCOUNCIL MEETING AGENDA – MAY 8, 2025 -- 7:00 PMVINTON CITY HALL, 110 W 3RD STREET, VINTON Watch live at https://www.youtube.com/@CityofVintonIAhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/85310382943; 1-646-931-3860 Webinar ID: 853 1038 29431. Call to order and roll call2. Pledge of Allegiance3. Approve agenda4. Consent Agendaa. Receive & file Council meeting minutes of April 24, 2025b.

In just 100 days of having President Trump back in the White House, he and his administration demonstrated what it’s like to have a government that truly listens to the people, is available to the people, and works for the people. My colleagues and I are working overtime alongside the Trump Administration to undo all the damage done during the Biden years, and we are fast-tracking America’s path to a new Golden Age.

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING May 6, 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 4.

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As we move closer to our scheduled adjournment, we’ve been continuing to work through bills that met legislative deadlines. We’ve also begun reviewing the various budgets we need to finalize before the session ends. This includes passing Senate File 626, which is the federal block grant bill allocating over $574 million for Federal Fiscal Years 2026 and 2027, and Senate File 628, the transportation budget.

NOTICE - ROADSIDE SPRAYINGRoadside spraying will begin May 5, 2025(2025 Program will be spot spraying of brush and weed only)Benton County has a Do Not Spray Sign permitting process that can be found in the IRM portion of the Benton County Website. Residents interested in this program will need to fill out a permit and pay a one-time fee to enroll in the program which includes two signs and posts.

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PUBLIC NOTICE TO ALL BENTON COUNTY PROPERTY OWNERS DESTRUCTION OF NOXIOUS WEEDS The Benton County Weed Commissioner announces that the deadline for destruction of Noxious weeds is June 1st, 2025, so as to prevent the production of seed by all varieties of listed Noxious weeds. This includes weeds on farmlands, Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) lands, properties within city limits, and all lands within the limits of the County.