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

FRIMML STEVEN A to LOHRER CAMERON LUZERNE TANGEMANS ADDITION Lot: 1 Block: 2LUZERNE TANGEMANS ADDITION Lot: 2 Block: 2ROBERTSON BETTY L TRUSTEE, BETTY

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.

Iowa Department of Revenue Helps You Prepare for Tax Time

IOWA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
January 28, 2026 7:56 am

With tax filing season officially upon us, the Iowa Department of Revenue is once again reminding Iowans of the many resources available that can assist taxpayers with filing their tax return.

Benton County Board of Supervisors Minutes 1/20/26

HAYLEY RIPPEL, BENTON COUNTY AUDITOR
January 27, 2026 11:16 pm

January 20, 2026 The Benton County Board of Supervisors met in regular session with Supervisors Seeman, Tippett and Volz present. Chairman Seeman called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.

Benton County Sheriff's Office Arrests 1/19/2026-1/25/2026

BENTON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
January 26, 2026 5:01 pm

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.

Warranty Deed Land Use Transfers 1/21/26

LEXA SPEIDEL, BENTON COUNTY RECORDER
January 26, 2026 11:57 am

BLACK HAWK FIDELITY CORP to ANANTA URBANA LLC HUTTON SUBDIVISION Lot: 2JAB PROPERTY HOLDINGS LLC to AFRIDI SUPPLY INC NEWHALL Lot: 9 Block: 3NEWHALL L

VSCSD Highlights: January 21, 2026

VINTON SHELLSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
January 26, 2026 11:57 am

The Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District Board of Education met Wednesday evening at the Central Office Board room to conduct regular business, recognize staff excellence, and receive updates from across the district as the sexcond semster begins.