Reynolds issues Executive Order to enhance & expand STEM education for Students

IOWA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE
August 24, 2025 5:25 pm

Gov. Reynolds signed Executive Order 14 on Saturday, August 16, 2025. Announced during STEM Day at the Iowa State Fair, the order directs the Governor’s STEM Advisory Council “to ensure that every Iowa student in every geographic location and from every background has access to cutting-edge educational opportunities.

Warranty Deed Land Transfers 8/14/25

LEXA SPEIDEL, BENTON COUNTY RECORDER
August 24, 2025 12:15 pm

ALLEN CHAD E, ALLEN MICHELLE K to WALKER JUSTIN MPATTEN CEDAR RIVER ACCESS 3RD ADDITION Lot: 42  KIMM MARTY O to THYS JOEL G, THYS DAWN M SW NW 13-82

AG Bird Joins Coalition Demanding Instagram Respect Privacy & User Safety

IOWA ATTORNEY GENERAL
August 24, 2025 12:14 pm

Today, Attorney General Brenna Bird joined a bipartisan coalition of 37 states demanding Instagram respect the safety and privacy of Instagram users and add controls to its new location sharing feature.

Benton County Sheriff's Department Arrests August 4-10, 2025

BENTON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
August 22, 2025 9:06 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.

Vinton Police Department Log for August 11-17, 2025

VINTON POLICE DEPARTMENT
August 22, 2025 9:02 am

Vinton Police Department Log for August 11-17, 2025  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.

City of Atkins Audit

IOWA STATE AUDITOR
August 21, 2025 2:06 pm

Auditor of State Rob Sand today released a report on the City of Atkins for the year ended June 30, 2024.    FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS: The City’s receipts totaled $4,562,176 for the year ended June 30, 2024, an 8.

Warranty Deed Land Transfers 8/13/25

LEXA SPEIDEL, BENTON COUNTY RECORDER
August 21, 2025 2:03 pm

TERPSTRA MATTHEW R EXECUTOR, TERPSTRA JEAN M EXECUTOR, TERPSTRA ANITA C ESTATE to TERPSTRA JEAN M, TERPSTRA WILLIAM J, WHITAKER JOYCE T, TERPSTRA MATT

Warranty Deed Land Transfers 8/12/25

LEXA SPEIDEL, BENTON COUNTY RECORDER
August 20, 2025 11:25 pm

BOGGESS MATTHEW J, BOGGESS CYANNA L to   MANOS TIMOTHY P, MANOS JENAE N VINTON WF WILLIAMS ADDITION Block: 21 BECKER BRANDT S, SCHREDER BECKER RILE

Benton County Board of Supervisors Minutes August 12, 2025

HAYLEY RIPPEL, BENTON COUNTY AUDITOR
August 19, 2025 6:02 pm

August 12, 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 9:00 a.

Bethany Hantz Announces Candidacy for Benton County Supervisor, District 2

VINTON TODAY
August 19, 2025 6:00 pm

Republican Candidate to Run in June 2, 2026 PrimaryBethany Hantz (Gates), a small business owner, former Vinton City Council member, and longtime community advocate, has announced her candidacy for Benton County Supervisor, District 2.