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Benton County Approves the hiring of new assistant to the HR Director
Following a discussion on the hiring of an assistant in a closed session last year, the Benton County Supervisors approved a new hire in the HR Department almost a year later. It appears that the plan... Belle Plaine water has been as clear as mud
Due to the drought conditions, the City of Belle Plaine has been under water restrictions for the last month or so. Because of the look and smell of the water, citizens had been restricting its use ev... LaPorte City man sues police after a series of encounters with officers
By Clark KauffmanA LaPorte City man who has been engaged in a long-running dispute with the police department is now suing the city for malicious prosecution and false arrest.John Grote, a 44-year-old...
Secretary Pate joins election security partners for Iowa’s 2024 Primary
Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate and state and federal election security partners convened at the Iowa Department of Homeland Security’s Emergency Operation Center to assure voters they are prepare... County Training in Open Meeting Laws held on Wednesday
As part of a settlement with the Iowa Public Information Board, Benton County held training for open meetings and laws on Wednesday morning and into the afternoon. The group met in the Supervisor... Family Swim Night
I am sure you have heard; it takes a village to raise a child. It also takes a community to protect a child. This is about creating that community within Benton and Iowa County for the protection of c...
American Legion George G Luckey Post 57 & Bear Creek neighbors Honor the Fallen
On Memorial Day, Monday, May 27, the local American Legion George G. Luckey Post 57, held a brief ceremony, The men and women of the legion lowered a wreath into the river in honor of those who paid ... Benton County Auditor files lawsuit against Benton County Supervisors
Benton County Auditor, Hayley Rippel, has filed a lawsuit against the Board of Supervisors. The lawsuit appears to reflect the same complaints filed to the Iowa Public Board of Information concerning ... Candidate Resume: Ron Tippett for Supervisor
With the primary election just a little over a week away, I want to share some information with you
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I’m originally from LaPorte City and have spent the last 38 years working in Law Enforceme...
Memorial Day Events
UPDATED: The Bear Creek Cemetery will hold its Annual Memorial Day Service at 9:00 a.m. on Memorial Day.Breakfast will be served from 7:30 am-10:30 am at the church for a free will donation.The church...