Government

In the Statehouse: Mouse tale in Des Moines

In the Statehouse January 15, 2016 Before getting into the legislative action in this column, I want to start out with a mouse tale (tail?). I have a Mount Auburn mouse living in my car who ...

Caucus locations announced for Benton County Democrats

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Benton County Sheriff\'s Department Activity Report for December 2015

Patrol Division Activity Report for December 2015 Benton County Sheriff Randall Forsyth reports that deputies answered 277 calls for service and investigated 34 accidents.  Deputies attemp...

Benton County Board of Supervisors Minutes 1/6/16

January 6, 2016 The Benton County Board of Supervisors met in regular adjourned session with Supervisors Frese, Hertle, and Wiley present. The meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m. Move...

Board of Supervisors Agenda 1/12/16

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING January 12, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. Benton County Board of Supervisors Room     1.       9:00 a.m.  Cal...

Board of Supervisors Meeting Agenda 1/13/16

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING January 13, 2016 at 1:30 p.m. Benton County Board of Supervisors Room    23.    1:30 p.m. .  Call to Order 24.&n...

Benton County Board of Supervisor Minutes 1/4/16

January 4, 2016 The Benton County Board of Supervisors met in regular adjourned session with Supervisors Frese, Hertle, and Wiley present. The meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m. Supervis...

Democrats to meet Jan. 19, at La Reyna

The regular monthly meeting of the Benton County Democrats will be held  Tuesday, January 19, 2016, at the La Reyna Mexican Restaurant on main (4th St) in Vinton. Come early to order  ...

Election officials becoming familiar with new online voter registration options

The Iowa Secretary of State's Office has now given Iowans an option to register to vote online via the same web page used to renew driver's licenses. Local election officials are just ...

Benton County Republicans announce February caucus locations

2016 Benton County, Iowa Republican Caucus Locations The caucus begins at 7 p.m. with registration beginning at 6:00 p.m.  You must be a registered Republican to participate in the Republi...