By Robin OpsahlIowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed into law May 18 a measure she and supporters say will lower property tax costs for Iowans — an issue Republicans said was their top priority for the 2026 session.

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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.

BENTON COUNTY POLLING PLACESPrimary ElectionJune 2, 2026Polls open 7:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M.PRECINCT POLLING PLACESBelle Plaine I Community Center, RSVP Room                        1309 5th Avenue, Belle Plaine, IABelle Plaine II Community Center, Dining Rm                        1309 5th Avenue, Belle Plaine, IABelle Plaine III Belle Plaine Fire Station                        504 13th Street, Belle Plaine, IABenton-Canton-Shellsburg Shellsburg Legion Hall                        114 Main Street, Shellsburg, IABig Grove-Union-Van Horne Van Horne Community Center                        508 1st Ave, Van Horne, IA*Bruce-Cedar-Monroe-Mt.

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETINGMay 26, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.Benton County Service Center Conference Room811 D Ave. Vinton, IA** Agenda is not printed in any particular order; only time specific items will be addressed at certain timeshttps://www.

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The Vinton-Shellsburg School Board met on May 18, 2026, in the Central Office Board Room. Highlights from the meeting included recognition of a Difference Maker staff member, updates from district administrators, approval of several summer facility improvement projects, and discussion regarding state property tax reform impacts on school funding.

Board of Trustee VacanciesThe Board of Trustees is seeking candidates for two positions that begin July 1, 2026.Candidates must reside within the borders of La Porte City; the rural Black Hawk County seat is filled.

On Monday, May 18, 2026, Gov. Reynolds signed into law SF 2472, property tax legislation that will save Iowa homeowners $4.2 billion over six years.

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