Government

Campaign Sign Laws

Editor's note: Below is information about where political signs can and cannot be placed. PLEASE be respectful of the signs that are placed. If you would like some for your own yard, please reach...

Vinton Police Department Log for Week of October 10-16, 2022

Vinton Police Department Log for Week of October 10-16, 2022All Charges are subject to review by the Benton County Attorney’s Office. An arrest or criminal charge is merely an accusation, and the De...

City of Shellsburg Council Minutes 10-03-22

10-03-2022 a regular meeting of the Shellsburg City Council was called to order by Mayor Speckner at 6:00pm in the Council Chambers.Roll Call was answered by Reeves, Harvey, Thorkildson, Travis, and V...

Benton County Board of Supervisor Agenda 10/18/22

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING October 18, 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 i...

Northern District of IA takes part in Efforts to Protect Older Adults

         The Justice Department announced the results of its efforts over the past year to protect older adults from fraud and exploitation. During the pas...

VSCSD October Board Meeting 10/17/2022, 5:00 PM

Meeting Agenda1. Call to Order2. Roll Call / Pledge of Allegiance3. Receive Visitors / Public Comments4. School Improvement Advisory Committee Data Review5. FFA Officer Report6. Administrator Reports7...

Vinton Police Department Log for Week of October 3-9, 2022

Vinton Police Department Log for Week of October 3-9, 2022All Charges are subject to review by the Benton County Attorney’s Office. An arrest or criminal charge is merely an accusation, and the Defe...

Benton County Board of Supervisor Minutes 9/30/22

September 30, 2022The Benton County Board of Supervisors met in regular session with Supervisors Seeman, Primmer and Bierschenk present. The meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m. at the conference ...

Benton County Residents Recycling Survey

The Benton County Landfill is working with ECICOG to update the regional plan for reducing the waste that's thrown away in the landfill. To identify opportunities for improvement and potential program...

Red Wave Train Saturday, October 15

We're excited to announce this year's edition of the Red Wave Train will take place next Saturday, October 15th!  Line-up will begin at 10 a.m. at Van Horne City Park, and the trai...