Government

Meet and Greet the Democrat Candidates

A "Meet and Greet" with Democrat candidates for the November 8th election will be held on September 20, 2016 at the Urbana Community Center at 800 W Sunset in Urbana at 5:30pm to 7:30pm. Th...

Benton County Board of Supervisors meeting agenda, Aug. 30

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING August 30, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. Benton County Board of Supervisors Room 1. 9:00 A.M. Call to Order 2. 9:00 a.m. Barb Greenlee Re: Set land use hearing date...

After Braille School closing, lets stand up for government services

Last week, Representative Dawn Pettengill wrote a column in this paper entitled, "My biggest failure - Iowa Braille School closing." I share her disappointment with the closing. Although...

Benton County Board of Supervisors meeting minutes, Aug. 16

August 16, 2016 The Benton County Board of Supervisors met in regular session with Supervisors Frese, Hertle and Wiley present. The meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m. Unless otherwise no...

Benton County Board of Supervisors Meeting Agenda, Aug. 23

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING August 23, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. Benton County Board of Supervisors Room 1. 9:00 A.M. Call to Order 2. Approve minutes 3. Approve claims 4. 9:30 a....

In the Statehouse: My biggest failure -- Iowa Braille School closing

In the Statehouse: My Biggest Failure Think about it. What is your life’s biggest failure? Can you name it? Mine will be with me for the rest of my life. My biggest failure is not being ...

Benton County Board of Supervisors meeting minutes, Aug. 9

Aug. 9, 2016 Click HERE to see the list of bills approved for payment during this meeting. The Benton County Board of Supervisors met in regular session with Supervisors Frese, Hertle and ...

Know The Law Concerning Underage Drinking

Underage Drinking is an issue most communities have to deal with and Benton County is no exception. In 2008, 40% of Benton County 11th graders reported using alcohol but those numbers have gradual...

Benton County Board of Supervisors meeting agenda, Aug. 16

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING August 16, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. Benton County Board of Supervisors Room 1. 9:00 A.M. Call to Order 2. Approve minutes 3. 9:05 a.m. Jill Marlow Re: Dis...

V-S Community Summary of Bills 8/8/16

VINTON-SHELLSBURG CSD Summary of Bills Dated August 8, 2016     Description                         &nb...