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Supervisors District 2 Race: Independent John Watson
Vinton Mayor John Watson is one of two Independent candidates for the District 2 seat now held by Dave Vermedahl, who is not seeking re-election.
"I would like to become a Benton County Supervisor because it is an opportunity to continue serving people," says Watson.
Below is Watson's summary of his experience and vision:
1 Life long resident of Vinton. 2012 Election profile: Supervisor District 2 candidate Rick Primmer
Rick Primmer is the Republican candidate for the Benton County Board of Supervisors District 2 seat.
Below is Rick's candidate profile:
I am Richard A. Primmer, better known as Rick. I was born and raised in Vinton, attended the University of Northern Iowa and Kirkwood Community College receiving a degree in Retail Marketing and Management. 2012 Election profile: Supervisor District 2 candidate Terry Hertle
Terry Hertle is the Democratic candidtate for the Benton County Supervisors District 2 seat, currently held by Dave Vermedahl, who did not seek re-election.
Below is Terry's profile, in his own words:
I am a lifelong rural area farmer and farmland owner in Benton County. I have been married for forty-eight years to my wife, Judi, and we have two grown children and two granddaughters. Supervisors District 2 Race: Independent Richard Meyer
Editor's Note: We have asked the candidates for Benton County Supervisor to share with us in their own words their experience and their vision for the future of the county.
Below, in his words, are the thoughts of Dick Meyer, one of the Independent candidates for the District 2 Benton County Supervisor seat:
I am Dick Meyer from Vinton and I am making a chance- at serving Benton County Supervisor. ISU Extension Offers Update Meetings for Ag Input Providers
Updates on the latest crop production products and recommendations are the featured topics at meetings sponsored by Iowa State University Extension at two locations in December.
These meetings are an excellent opportunity for ag input providers to meet with Extension specialists to review current research, discuss new products, and learn of new recommendations.
4th Street Diner News
The 4th Street Diner meal on Sunday, November 4th, Roast Beef, Mashed Potatoes/Gravy, Broccoli/Cheese Sauce, Mixed Green Salad, Peach Crisp, WW Bread, Milk.
On Monday, September 24th, the activity of the day was a Pepper Card Party. There were three tables of players. Bill Milne won 1st place with 293 points.
Two Benton County men among 33 in entrepreneuarship contest
Two Benton County entrepreneurs are competing for votes and ultimately $15,000 in the Creative Corridor Dream Big business idea contest going on now.
This contest is heating up with 33 early stage entrepreneurs competing from around the greater Iowa City/Cedar Rapids region. The five ideas with the most votes at midnight on November 9 will be invited to pitch their idea live to a panel of successful entrepreneurs on November 15.
Supervisor District 3 Race: Democratic candidate Don Frese
Donald H. Frese, 66, of rural Watkins, is the Democratic candidate for the District 3 Board of Supervisors seat.
A 1963 graduate of Norway High School, Don and his wife Cheryl, have three children: Eric, Tara and Keli; and eight grandchildren.
Donald shared the following information with Vinton Today readers:
I have been a member of the Farmer Union and the Farm Bureau, as well as St.
Benton County Supervisors District 3 Race Profile: Republican Patrice Smith
Patrice Smith of Keystone is the Republican candidate for the District 3 Supervisor position now held by Ron Buch, who is not seeking re-election.
Below is Patricia's candidate profile.
Patrice Smith
Republican Candidate District 3
Patrice and her husband Gary currently live in Keystone.
2012 Candidate Profile: Sandra Cronbaugh, Iowa House District 75
Editor's Note: This week we are profiling local and state candidates for office for the Nov. 6 election. This story features Sandra Cronbaugh, the Democratic candidate for Iowa Houste District 75.
Sandra Cronbaugh is a small business owner and farmer from rural Marengo. Sandra was born in Clinton and grew up on a farm in Jones County.