Benton County Approves the hiring of new assistant to the HR Director

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
May 29, 2024 3:39 pm

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.

Belle Plaine water has been as clear as mud

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
May 29, 2024 11:47 am

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 even more.

LaPorte City man sues police after a series of encounters with officers

IOWA CAPITAL DISPATCH
May 29, 2024 11:46 am

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.

Secretary Pate joins election security partners for Iowa's 2024 Primary

SECRETARY OF STATE
May 29, 2024 11:46 am

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 prepared to ensure Iowa’s election integrity throughout the upcoming 2024 Primary Election.

County Training in Open Meeting Laws held on Wednesday

VINTON TODAY
May 29, 2024 11:45 am

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.

Family Swim Night

BENTON & IOWA COUNTIES DECAT/CPPC
May 29, 2024 11:45 am

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 children.

American Legion George G Luckey Post 57 & Bear Creek neighbors Honor the Fallen

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
May 29, 2024 11:10 am

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 the ultimate sacrifice in service to their country.

Benton County Auditor files lawsuit against Benton County Supervisors

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
May 28, 2024 6:20 pm

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 the closed session on October 31, 2023.

Candidate Resume: Ron Tippett for Supervisor

VINTON TODAY
May 26, 2024 7:48 pm

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 Enforcement in Benton County.

Memorial Day Events

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
May 25, 2024 2:20 pm

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.