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ROADSIDE CHAT - BUCKS ARE RUNNING AMOK, AMOK, AMOK. WATCH FOR DOES, TOO
Harvest season is upon us. With crops coming out of the fields, we’re starting to see more activity with deer running amok sometimes finding themselves on Iowa roads.In 2021, 7,699 vehicle crashes w...
David Thompson Candidate Profile for Office of Benton County Attorney
I have been a licensed attorney for thirty-one years and have practiced law twenty-eight years in Benton County. My wife and I have one son, and have lived in Vinton for the last eleven years; prior... Ray Lough Candidate Profile for Office of Benton County Attorney
I am running for the office of the Benton County Attorney because the voters of Benton County asked me to run. The overwhelming reason provided to me was that it is time for a change. I agree. It is t...
Iowa Senate District 42 Candidate Profile: Charlie McClintock
Before each election, we ask the candidates who have a challenger to submit a bit about themselves. This gives the readers a chance to read about each candidate and learn a little more about them. Her... Iowa State Senate District 42 Candidate Profile: Jessica Wiskus
It was never my intention to run for a political office. But last November I learned that an out-of-state corporation wanted to use eminent domain to force a dangerous CO2 pipeline through my neighbor... Vinton Police Department Log for Week of September 26-October 2, 2022
Vinton Police Department Log for Week of September 26-October 2, 2022All Charges are subject to review by the Benton County Attorney’s Office. An arrest or criminal charge is merely an accusation, a...
Candidate Profile: Bruce Gardner State Senate District 42
Bruce Gardner is running as an Independent for State Senate District 42, which includes most of Benton County and rural Linn County. District 42 is a newly drawn Senate district with no incumbent."Fam... Iowa PBS to host several debates this month
Iowa PBS will host Live Debates on Statewide IPTV between the Iowa candidates. Below is the schedule of the following debates. U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley vs. Michael Franken on Thursday, October 6, ...
Iowa House District 84 Candidate Profile: Tom Gerhold
My name is Tom Gerhold, and I'm the incumbent running for re-election for the new House District 84 which is mostly the same except instead of including four townships in Iowa County, it now includes ... Iowa House District 84 Candidate Profile: Sara Yedlik
Many legislators prioritize their donors and fail to listen to the concerns of the voters. I will prioritize the constituents of House District 84 (Benton County & NW/SW Linn County) and be respon...