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PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given to the qualified electors of the County of Benton, State of Iowa, that the Special City of Urbana Election will be held on Tuesday, the 25th day of February 2025. The precinct for said election shall be open from 7:00 A.M. until 8:00 P.M.For the Special City of Urbana Election to be held on February 25, 2025, the precinct and polling place are as follows:Urbana City Hall/Community Center 102 Capital Ave, Urbana, IAVOTER ID REQUIREMENTS: Pre-registered voters are required to provide an approved form of identification at the precinct before receiving and casting a regular ballot.

By Robin OpsahlFollowing a recent national assessment that found decreases in Iowa students’ mathematics scores, Gov. Kim Reynolds announced legislation Monday to help identify and assist students struggling with math.The bill’s text is not yet available on the Iowa Legislature’s website. A news release from the governor’s office said the measure would require early screening and targeted intervention strategies for K-12 students struggling with math, in addition to providing parents and teachers more resources to aid math instruction.

January 27, 2025The Benton County Board of Supervisors met in a joint session with the Benton County Emergency Management Commission. Supervisors Seeman and Tippett present, Volz Absent. Chairman Seeman called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. at the Benton County Emergency Operations Center.Tippett moved/Seeman seconded: To approve the agenda. Both members voting aye thereon.

Week three is now “in the books”, as the saying goes, voting on the first three bills of the year. Two were passed unanimously, House File 117 and 118. HF117 has a purpose of offering scholarships to National Guard members who seek an educational field approved by the adjutant general from a community college, private or regent institution that will be relevant to their service in the National Guard.

January 31, 2025The Benton County Board of Supervisors met in regular session with Supervisors Seeman, Tippett and Volz present. Chairman Seeman called the meeting to order at 11:00 a.m. at the Benton County Service Center. Members of the public are invited to join in during open session or watch the livestream at https://www.youtube.com/bentoncountyiowa.

 This was a busier week for me at the Capitol, with committees, meetings with constituents, and other legislative responsibilities. On Monday, we started the week with the Rally for Life. Iowa’s pro-life advocates rallied at the state Capitol, highlighting the achievements over the last several years to protect and defend the right to life in the state of Iowa.

HAEFNER KEVIN D, HAEFNER JULIE, HAEFNER GEORGE W, HAEFNER KAITLYNN D to MARSH DEREK L, MARSH BROOKE C VINTON ANDERSON CREEK ESTATES SECOND ADDITION Lot: 61CORNERSTONE BAPTIST CHURCH to KELLY MICHAEL T, HUEMANN KELLY SANDRA KVINTON BECKETTS ADDITION Lot: 4 Block: 17 WPH INC to DEGEETER DEVIN T, DEGEETER ASHLEY JATKINS STONE RIDGE FIRST ADD

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING February 4, 2025 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.youtube.com/bentoncountyiowa 1. 9:00 A.M. Call to Order 2. Discuss/Approve Agenda 3. Grace Schmitt, representing the Wellness Committee Re: discuss/approve wellness day for noninsured full-time employees 4.

FRAZIER WILLIAM F, FRAZIER PAULA K  to FRAZIER FAMILY REVOCABLE TRUSTVAN HORNE 2006 VAN HORNE ADDITION Lot: 3 VAN HORNE 2006 VAN HORNE ADDITION Lot: 4 BUSEMAN KAREN M,  BUSEMAN ALAN L DECEASED to BUSEMAN KAREN M VINTON SMITH TRAER & TILFORDS ADDITION Lot: 4 Block: 3

**NOTICE TO VOTERS**SPECIAL CITY OF URBANA ELECTION FEBRUARY 25, 2025Polling Place Hours: 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.ABSENTEE VOTING IN THE AUDITOR’S OFFICE: First day absentee ballots may be available is on, Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at the Benton County Auditor’s Office and may be voted in the office until 5:00 p.m., Monday, February 24, 2025. Please contact the Benton County Auditor’s Office to see when ballots are available.