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Primary Election Information for Benton County
Primary Election
What is the Primary Election?
The Primary Election is held for the members of political parties to nominate candidates for the General
Election.
Party Affiliation
The biggest difference between the Primary Election and all other elections is that a voter’s party
affiliation matters. Only voters who are registered with the Democratic, Libertarian or Republican parties
are allowed to vote in the Primary Election. Vinton Shellsburg 2024 Grand March
Saturday night kicked off the Prom fun for the Class of 2024. The theme for the Grand March was the Barbie movie, complete with a lifesize Barbie box photobooth. To view photos of the event, open this story and click on the following link located right...HERE! April 2024 Veteran of the Month
The Benton County Veterans Affairs office is pleased to announce that the Veteran of the Month of April is Urbana’s very own Dennis Henry. Dennis served in our Air Force from 1966 until 1970. He joined the Air Force to, “see the world”. Little did he know he would be seeing the states of Texas, Illinois, and North Dakota. He had plenty of opportunities to go elsewhere with his outstanding abilities to perform his job as a B52 mechanic, but chose to stay in North Dakota for his sweetheart, now wife Shirley.
Norway Dairy receives Iowa Dairy Innovation Grant
Cost-share grants will increase on-farm dairy processing and incorporate labor-saving technologyIowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today announced that 20 Iowa dairies across 12 counties have been awarded Choose Iowa Dairy Innovation Grants to increase on-farm dairy processing, incorporate labor saving technology, and expand the availability of Iowa dairy products for consumers to enjoy.
Vinton Shellsburg School Board Meeting FY2025 Budget Public Hearing Meeting
Published Meeting4/21/2024, 5:00 PMApril 21, 2024 FY2025 Budget Public Hearing Meeting Join Zoom Meeting 87290389391 Central Office Board Room 1502 C Ave. Vinton, IA 52349Meeting Agenda1. Call to Order2. Roll Call / Pledge of Allegiance3. Receive Visitors / Public Comments4. Public Hearing on FY25 Budget for the Proposed Property Tax Levy Rate5.
New law closes gap in eligibility for veterans’ benefits
By KATHIE OBRADOVICH Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a bill Thursday that she said would help deliver services to military veterans and close a gap in eligibility for some Iowans with service-related disabilities.She signed House File 259 during a conference of county veterans affairs commissioners and leaders in Johnston. The bill addresses training and requirements for county commissioners, executive directors and administrators.
Benton-Canton Shellsburg Fire Department adds New Truck
Earlier this month the Benton-Canton Shellsburg Fire Department shared some exciting news, the addition of a new truck to its response fleet. The new Shellsburg 650 met its new home. The truck was built by Toyne in Breda, Iowa specifically for the needs of the department. The truck will be the department's mutual aid truck and will carry 300 more gallons of water for a total of 2,100 gallons. Prom Grand March, Saturday, April 20 6:30 p.m. doors open
Please join us at the Prom Grand March on Saturday, April 20th beginning at 7:00 pm in the High School Auditorium. Doors open at 6:30. We hope to see you there! Premature Dissemination
At Tuesday's Benton County Supervisor Meeting, the usual business was conducted according to the agenda. On the agenda was to simply "Review and approve IPIB Agreement." (IPIB=Iowa Public Information Board)There were a total of 10 complaints placed against the Board of Supervisors, and as a result, the draft of the agreement was presented to the board for approval.
Difference Maker Recognition: Karen Ackman
Karen Ackman, our food service director, has been nominated as the Difference Maker for the month of April. Karen's dedication and hard work have truly made a significant impact on our school community. One of her major achievements is working to secure the Community Eligibility Provision for our school district. This means that starting next school year, all students will receive free breakfast and lunch, ensuring that no child goes hungry while striving for their academic success.