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Benton County Veterans invited to Sign up for Thanksgiving Dinner
All Benton County Veterans are invited to contact the Benton County Veterans Affairs office to sign up for a Thanksgiving Dinner. Everything you need for a nice Thanksgiving Dinner will be provided an...
CPU FFA compete at State Livestock Judging Contest

PUBLIC NOTICE: Benton County to be closed to the public on Monday, September 15
PUBLIC NOTICE Benton County will be closed to the public on Monday, September 15, 2025 8:00 a.m. -10:00 a.m. PURPOSE: To allow all the employees to attend required training.  ...
Iowa Department of Public Safety announces Sex Offender Registry Website Update
The Iowa Department of Public Safety (DPS) is pleased to announce the launch of its redesigned Sex Offender Registry (SOR) website. The updated site enhances user experience, improves functionality, a...
Schools welcome Resource Officers

Garrison Election Information
Garrison, like the vast majority of cities in Iowa, uses the Mayor-Council form of government. City elections in Iowa are held in odd numbered years. In Garrison, the term for Mayor is two years. The ...
Belle Plaine man charged with Harassment of County Officials
32-year-old William Robert Atkinson of Belle Plaine faces several charges following threats made toward Benton County courthouse official and law enforcement. He was charged with three counts, f...
Livestock & Meats Mastery: VS FFA Takes on State CDEs

Garbage Pick Up in Vinton Change for Labor Day
Due to the Labor Day holiday….Garbage pickup for Vinton residents whose pick up is scheduled for Monday will be collected on Tuesday…Tuesday’s pick up will be on Wednesday....
No Regular Email Monday – Even the Inbox is Taking a Day Off
Vinton Today will be observing Labor Day this Monday, which means there will be no regularly scheduled outbound email. Even the email server needs a day to kick back and grill a hot dog or two.If some...