State lawmakers are making counties mislead you about property taxes

IOWA CAPITAL DISPATCH
April 2, 2026 8:13 pm

By Ed TibbetsIowa’s 99 counties are spending your money to mislead you about property taxes. But don’t blame the people at your county courthouse.

Vinton Police Department Log for March 23-29, 2026.

VINTON POLICE DEPARTMENT
April 2, 2026 4:36 pm

 All Charges are subject to review by the Benton County Attorney’s Office. An arrest or criminal charge is merely an accusation, and the Defendant is presumed innocent, unless proven guilty.

Benton County Sheriff's Department arrests 3/23-29/26

BENTON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
April 1, 2026 9:23 pm

All charges are subject to review by the Benton County Attorney's Office. An arrest or criminal charge is merely an accusation, and the Defendant is presumed innocent, unless proven guilty.

Hello, Iowa House District 84 from the State Capitol!

STATE REPRESENTATIVE, THOMAS GERHOLD
April 1, 2026 7:12 pm

The number of bills being considered on the house floor has slowed down considerably after the second funnel deadline has passed. Committees continue to consider bills that are coming from the senate and budget bills continue to go through negotiations.

Warranty Deed Land Transfers 3/24/26

LEXA SPEIDEL, BENTON COUNTY RECORDER
April 1, 2026 7:12 pm

GRIFFIN DANIEL, GRIFFIN HAILEY, GRIFFIN DAN H to WECKER ECHO R, WECKER JOSHUA W PLEASANT CREEK ESTATES ADDITION Lot: 18NW SW 1-84-9ACRETRADER 146 LLC

Week Eleven of the 2026 Legislative Session

STATE SENATOR CHARLIE MCCLINTOCK
March 30, 2026 2:32 pm

Spring is here, and as we enter the eleventh week of the legislative session, we have successfully passed both funnel deadlines. Our focus now turns to the remaining legislation that may be considered this session.

FY26 Amendment #3

HAYLEY RIPPEL, BENTON COUNTY AUDITOR
March 30, 2026 2:32 pm

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING March 31, 2026 at 10:30 a.m.

HAYLEY RIPPEL, BENTON COUNTY AUDITOR
March 30, 2026 8:59 am

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING March 31, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. Benton County Service Center Conference Room 811 D Ave. Vinton, IA ** Agenda is not printed in any particular order; only time-specific items will be addressed at certain times 1.

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING March 31, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.

HAYLEY RIPPEL, BENTON COUNTY AUDITOR
March 30, 2026 8:59 am

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING March 31, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. Benton County Service Center Conference Room 811 D Ave. Vinton, IA ** Agenda is not printed in any particular order; only time specific items will be addressed at certain times https://www.

Warranty Deed Land Transfers 3/23/26

LEXA SPEIDEL, BENTON COUNTY RECORDER
March 27, 2026 12:04 pm

DELLAMUTH MARK G to DELLAMUTH MARK G, MARK G DELLAMUTH REVOCABLETRUSTWALFORD CLOVER RIDGE ADDITION PART 4 Lot: 96WALFORD CLOVER RIDGE ADDITION PART 4