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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
all.
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... BENTON COUNTY POLLING PLACES
BENTON COUNTY POLLING PLACESPrimary ElectionJune 4, 2024Polls open 7:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M.PRECINCT POLLING PLACESBelle Plaine I Community Center, RSVP Room1309 5th Avenue, Belle Plaine, IABelle Plaine ...
"Twisty the Fly and I go to a Garage Sale" now available
Waylon Struve, six years old, gave the inspiration for a book written by his aunt Breanna Stephenson. It all started because of an ordinary morning in the Struve home. It began with the birth of a fly... Candidate Resume: Bruce Volz for Supervisor
I was born and raised on a family farm west of Norway. I attended Norway schools and graduated in 1976. I worked for United Airlines for 27 years, that is where I met my wife. Unfort...
Severe Weather expected Today (Friday) and Sunday
Key Messages
● Severe weather is possible this morning and
again this afternoon and evening. Damaging
winds to 70 mph, large hail to the size of
quarters, and tornadoes are possible.
● Sev...