Schoettmer Announces Re-election Campaign

VINTON TODAY
March 5, 2026 12:39 pm

Benton County Treasurer Re-Election Announcement:It’s that time again! I am seeking re-election as the Benton County Treasurer. I encourage all voters to participate in the Primary on June 2, 2026, and I would greatly appreciate your support—please vote for Melinda Schoettmer!My Experience and Qualifications:I have been dedicated to serving Benton County since September 11, 1997.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING -PROPOSED PROPERTY TAX LEVY

HAYLEY RIPPEL, BENTON COUNTY AUDITOR
March 5, 2026 12:39 pm

The County Board of Supervisors will conduct a public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year County tax asking as follows: Meeting Date: 3/24/2026 Meeting Time: 06:00 PM Meeting Location: Benton County Service Center Board of Supervisors Room 811 D Ave.

Vinton Police Department Log for February 22 - March 1, 2026.

VINTON POLICE DEPARTMENT
March 5, 2026 12:39 pm

Vinton Police Department Log for February 22 - March 1, 2026.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.

Hello, Iowa House District 84 from the State Capitol!

STATE REPRESENTATIVE, THOMAS GERHOLD
March 4, 2026 11:51 am

The Iowa House continued to crank through a huge amount of bills that were filed and have advanced through their appropriate committees. I don’t know the exact amount, but I’ve heard anywhere between 1000 and 2000 bills were filed this year, and over 300 made it through the first funnel week.

Warranty Deed Land Transfers 2/27/26

LEXA SPEIDEL, BENTON COUNTY RECORDER
March 4, 2026 11:50 am

SMITH JAKE A, MACKEY THERESA, MACKEY MATTHEW, VOLK STEPHANIE F, VOLK NICHOLAS to SMITH VOLK & MACKEY LLCWALFORD TOMAS ADDITION Lot: 2 Block: 2LAIR

Warranty Deed Land Transfers 2/26/26

LEXA SPEIDEL, BENTON COUNTY RECORDER
March 3, 2026 11:50 am

MOORE RITA J DECEASED, MOORE LESLIE F CO-EXECUTORS, NORTHPORT PROPERTIES LLC, MOORE THEREASA D EXECUTOR to SCHIRM ALEXA, BOWEN WHITNEYVINTON EVANS 1ST

Warranty Deed Land Transfers 2/24/26

LEXA SPEIDEL, BENTON COUNTY RECORDER
March 2, 2026 7:57 pm

HULTMAN WILLIAM, HULTMAN LEXY to HULTMAN DAVID SE 22-82-10THE LONNIE M SPECKNER AND RHONDA S SPECKNER REVOCABLETRUST, SPECKNER LONNIE M TRUSTEE, SPECK

DNR sets public meetings to recap hunting, trapping seasons

IOWA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
March 2, 2026 10:54 am

Editor's Note: For the local hunters, none of these meetings are local, however, with a discussion of rule changes, I thought I'd include this for your consideration.

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING March 3, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.

HAYLEY RIPPEL, BENTON COUNTY AUDITOR
March 2, 2026 10:41 am

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING March 3, 2026 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.

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING March 3, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

HAYLEY RIPPEL, BENTON COUNTY AUDITOR
March 2, 2026 10:41 am

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING March 3, 2026 at 10:00 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 1.