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2024 Election Results: Benton County Trustees

Big Grove Township - Trustee(Vote for 2)John Ritscher 66 Matthew Gorkow 77Eden Township - Trustee(Vote for 2)Everett Heitshusen 51Ben Olson 67Harrison Township - Trustee(Vote for 2)Walter Bauer 58Bryon Geater 93Harrison Township - Clerk To Fill a VacancyKelly Geater 95Jackson Township - Trustee(Vote for 2)James Fleming 56John A.

Eyes up, phone down

If deer dispensed driving advice right now, they’d warn us that they’re distracted, unpredictable, and pursuing (or being pursued) because of the annual rut.

United States Attorney Announces Election Day Program

             United States Attorney Timothy T. Duax announced today that Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) Daniel Tvedt will lead the efforts of his Office in connection with the Justice Department’s nationwide Election Day Program for the upcoming November 5, 2024, general election.

Norway woman appointed to Iowa Organic Advisory Council

Stakeholder advisory council will provide feedback and input to the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land StewardshipIowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today announced the formation of the Iowa Organic Advisory Council within the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and appointed seven Iowans to serve on it.

Benton County Burn Ban Lifted

Notice was given from Benton County Emergency Management has rescinded the county wide burn ban, effective on Friday, November 1st at 8:00 a.m.