State of Iowa 2nd Judicial District

The County Courthouse, now known as Administration Building, houses the board of supervisors, auditors, treasurers, recorders and assessors. It operates information technology, facilities management, health, and planning and zoning departments. The department maintains a location in Nevada, Iowa. Administration Building is owned and operated by Story County, Iowa, which operates animal control, community services, conservation & parks, emergency management and veterans' affairs departments. It offers economic development, Web design, system integration, wildlife management and wastewater treatment system inspection services. The county also provides case management services for individuals suffering from chronic mental illnesses, mental retardation, developmental disabilities and brain injuries.

Benton County Emergency Management in Vinton, IA, operates as a comprehensive network of local, state, and federal government agencies, alongside volunteer organizations and businesses, aimed at enhancing community preparedness and response to emergencies. Their integrated emergency management framework facilitates the coordination of disaster response, recovery operations, and mitigation efforts, ensuring resident safety before, during, and after emergencies. The agency supports public officials, emergency responders, schools, hospitals, and industry in promoting emergency preparedness programs across Benton County. By encouraging collaborative efforts in all jurisdictions, they aim to safeguard the welfare of residents in the face of natural and man-made disasters. Generated from the website