2024 Election Results: Benton County Trustees

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
November 5, 2024 10:43 pm

Big Grove Township - Trustee(Vote for 2)John Ritscher 66 Matthew Gorkow 77Eden Township - Trustee(Vote for 2)Everett Heitshusen 51Ben Olson 67Harrison Township - Trustee(Vote for 2)Walter Bauer 58Bryon Geater 93Harrison Township - Clerk To Fill a VacancyKelly Geater 95Jackson Township - Trustee(Vote for 2)James Fleming 56John A.

2024 Election Results: US and State Representatives & County Offices

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
November 5, 2024 10:39 pm

Please note that these are all unofficial results. The ballots must be certified by the Benton County Board of Supervisors before they are officially accepted.

2024 Election Results for Benton County: Presidential Race Results

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
November 5, 2024 10:33 pm

9,Please note that these are all unofficial results. The ballots must be certified by the Benton County Board of Supervisors before they are officially accepted.

Eyes up, phone down

IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
November 5, 2024 12:04 pm

If deer dispensed driving advice right now, they’d warn us that they’re distracted, unpredictable, and pursuing (or being pursued) because of the annual rut.

United States Attorney Announces Election Day Program

UNITED STATES ATTORNEY’S OFFICE
November 4, 2024 9:28 pm

             United States Attorney Timothy T. Duax announced today that Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) Daniel Tvedt will lead the efforts of his Office in connection with the Justice Department’s nationwide Election Day Program for the upcoming November 5, 2024, general election.

Norway woman appointed to Iowa Organic Advisory Council

IOWA SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE
November 4, 2024 10:48 am

Stakeholder advisory council will provide feedback and input to the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land StewardshipIowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today announced the formation of the Iowa Organic Advisory Council within the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and appointed seven Iowans to serve on it.

Vinton Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prison for Receiving Child Porn

UNITED STATES ATTORNEY’S OFFICE
November 1, 2024 9:24 am

             A man who received child pornography over the internet while in a residential facility for a prior child pornography charge was sentenced October 31, 2024, to 15 years in federal prison.

Benton County Burn Ban Lifted

BENTON COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
November 1, 2024 9:07 am

Notice was given from Benton County Emergency Management has rescinded the county wide burn ban, effective on Friday, November 1st  at 8:00 a.m.

Shellsburg Public Library Hosts Spooky Evening of Games and Treats

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
November 1, 2024 9:00 am

The Shellsburg Public Library was buzzing with Halloween spirit on Thursday night as local ghosts, goblins, and costumed kids stopped by for a fun-filled evening.

Civil Rights groups sue Iowa Secretary of State over potential noncitizen voting

IOWA CAPITAL DISPATCH
November 1, 2024 8:43 am

By Robin OpsahlCivil rights groups and immigrant advocates have filed a federal lawsuit against Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate on behalf of naturalized U.