Government
Pettengill seeking re-election in Iowa House District 75
This week, Rep. Dawn Pettengill (R-Mount Auburn) filed her nomination petitions to the Secretary of State’s office to seek re-election to District 75 in the Iowa House this fall. The district includes all of Benton County as well as four townships in northern Iowa County.
First elected in 2004, Pettengill serves as the Chairwoman of the Administrative Rules Review Committee and Co-Chair of the Public Retirement Systems Committee. Benton County Board of Supervisor meeting minutes, March 1
March 1, 2016
The Benton County Board of Supervisors met in regular session with all members present. The chair called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were approved unanimously.
Wiley moved/Hertle seconded: Approve minutes of February 23, 2016. Motion Carried.
Hertle moved/Wiley seconded: Approve part time Reserve Officer, Paul McIntire at $21.
Soil & Water Commission to meet March 16
The next regular meeting of the Benton Soil & Water Conservation District Commissioners is scheduled for Wednesday, March 16, 2016. The Commissioners will meet at 8:00 a.m. at the District office in Vinton. Items on the agenda include minutes from previous meetings, financial reports, conservation plans, Federal and State cost share programs, Watershed Project activities, selection of District Scholarship award winner and other general business.
Election 2016: County candidate filing period begins today
The filing period for candidates seeking county office begins today and ends at 5 p.m. Wednesday, March 30. This is for the June 7 primary election, when county Democrats and Republicans will choose which candidates will represent their parties in November.
Four county offices are up for re-election in 2016: The supervisor seats currently held by Terry Hertle and Don Frese, and the offices of sheriff and auditor.
Benton County Board of Supervisor meeting agenda, March 8
9:00 A.M. Call to Order
2. Approve minutes
3. 9:05 a.m. Barb Greenlee Re: Set land use hearing date for Robert & Denise Cue in NE ¼ of the NW ¼ of Sec 5-86-10
4. 9:06 a.m.
Claims for 2/23/16
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Benton County Board of Supervisor meeting minutes, Feb. 23
February 23, 2016
The Benton County Board of Supervisors met in regular session with all members present. The chair called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were approved unanimously.
Hertle moved/Wiley seconded: Approve minutes of February 16, 2016. Motion Carried.
Wiley moved/Hertle seconded: Approve payment of checks numbered 218072 through 218205 payroll checks numbered138599 through 138630, and ACH deposits numbered 26729 through 26855, vendor checks numbered 218206 through 218211.
Benton County Board of Supervisor meeting minutes, Feb 16
February 16, 2016
The Benton County Board of Supervisors met in regular session with all members present. The chair called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were approved unanimously.
Wiley moved/Hertle seconded: Approve minutes of February 9, 2016 and February 11, 2016. Motion Carried.
Benton County Republicans to hold monthly meeting Tuesday, March 8th
The Benton County Republicans will hold their monthly meeting next Tuesday, March 8th, at 7 p.m. at the Van Horne Community Center. The Van Horne Community Center is located at 500 1st Ave in Van Horne, immediately past the fire station.
Please join us as we finalize our county convention prep and dive into getting Republicans ele
Benton County Democrats to meet March 8
The monthly meeting of the Benton County Democrats will be held on March 8, 2016 at LaReyna Mexican Restaurant in Vinton on 4th street at 7:00pm. Note the change of date. Anyone interested in helping the Democrats get elected in November is welcome to attend. Come early if you plan to eat.