Democrats to Caucus Monday night at 6:30 p.m.

BENTON COUNTY DEMOCRATS
February 2, 2026 10:55 am

All Benton County Democrats will meet in the Tilford lunch room beginning at with registration at 6:30 p.m. and the caucus will begin at 7:00 p.m.&nbs

On the Record

CONGRESSWOMAN ASHLEY HINSON
February 1, 2026 5:08 pm

It's National School Choice Week, and it's a good moment to remember something Iowa parents already know: when it comes to education, moms and dads know their kids best, not Washington bureaucrats.

Republican Caucus Meets Monday night beginning at 6:30 p.m.

BENTON COUNTY REPUBLICANS
February 1, 2026 4:57 pm

The Benton County Republicans will caucus on Monday, February 2, 2026 at the following locations. Check in is at 6:30 pm and the fun begins at 7:00 p.m.

Week Three of the 2026 Legislative Session

SENATOR CHARLES GRASSLEY
February 1, 2026 2:56 pm

This was a busier week for me in the Senate, with subcommittees taking place and the scheduling of meetings for the upcoming week. On Monday, I started off the week with a subcommittee for SSB 3010.

Waranty Deed Land Transfers 1/16/26

LEXA SPEIDEL, BENTON COUNTY RECORDER
February 1, 2026 2:54 pm

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Reynolds introduces bill supporting public charter schools as demand increases

IOWA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE
January 29, 2026 3:50 pm

Today, Governor Kim Reynolds introduced legislation to the Iowa House and Senate to align per pupil funding and educational opportunities available for public charter school students with those who attend traditional public schools.

Hello, Iowa House District 84 from the State Capitol!

STATE REPRESENTATIVE, THOMAS GERHOLD
January 29, 2026 3:50 pm

We finished our second week under the golden dome, and in my experience as a state representative in the Iowa House, there have been only a handful of bills voted on in the first few weeks of session.

Warranty Deed Land Transfers 1/15/26

LEXA SPEIDEL, BENTON COUNTY RECORDER
January 29, 2026 3:49 pm

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Waranty Deed Land Transfers 1/5/26

LEXA SPEIDEL, BENTON COUNTY RECORDER
January 28, 2026 8:27 pm

BASCOM VERNON to J & C REAL ESTATE LLP NW SW 22-85-10NOREN FREDERICK, NOREN SUSAN to RUSK KILEY VINTON HILLSIDE 2ND ADDITION Lot: 12 Block: 1CHRIS

Vinton Police Department Log for January 19-25, 2026

VINTON POLICE DEPARTMENT
January 28, 2026 9:29 am

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.