What's a Primary Election and why is it important?

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
May 7, 2026 11:47 am

Politics can sometimes be confusing for those of us who aren't familiar with the process and how elections work. I'll try to break it down for you. The Primary - is the elimination phase for the November Ballot.

Warranty Deed Land Transfers 5/1/26

LEXA SPEIDEL, BENTON COUNTY RECORDER
May 7, 2026 11:47 am

SHARPE KIMBERLY D to SHARPE KIMBERLY D, SHARPE CODYATKINS RAMMELSBERG & WILLIAMS 1ST ADDITION Lot: 5LASSEN ROBERT L, LASSEN MARY LOUISE DECEASED,

Vinton Police Department Log for April 27-May 3, 2026.

VINTON POLICE DEPARTMENT
May 7, 2026 11:47 am

Vinton Police Department Log for April 27-May 3, 2026.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.

Warranty Deed Land Transfers 4/30/26

LEXA SPEIDEL, BENTON COUNTY RECORDER
May 6, 2026 12:46 pm

WESSLING THOMAS G, WESSLING SARA A  to WESSLING THOMAS G TRUSTEE, WESSLING SARA A TRUSTEE, WESSLING FAMILY REVOCABLE TRUSTATKINS STONE RIDGE

Warranty Deed Land Transfers 4/29/26

LEXA SPEIDEL, BENTON COUNTY RECORDER
May 5, 2026 4:06 pm

HGP LAND LLC to MCCLOSKEY DAVID, MCCLOSKEY NICOLESUNSET ESTATES ADDITION Lot: 7CLAEYS CAROLE A to RYHERD MORGAN, RYHERD LEVISW SW 5-83-11TOBIN DEREK M

Top Credit Ratings Agencies Urged to Stop Using Unlawful Polities

IOWA ATTORNEY GENERAL
May 5, 2026 4:06 pm

Attorney General Brenna Bird announced today she has joined a coalition of 23 states urging the top three credit rating agencies to stop using unlawful environmental, social, and governance (“ESG”) policies in their credit rating process.

Benton County Board of Supervisors Minutes 4/28/2026

HAYLEY RIPPEL, BENTON COUNTY AUDITOR
May 5, 2026 4:06 pm

April 28, 2026The Benton County Board of Supervisors met in regular session with Supervisors Seeman, Tippet and Volz present. Chairman Seeman called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.

Benton County Sheriff's Arrest Log April 27 - May 3, 2026

BENTON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
May 5, 2026 4:05 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.

Week Fifteen of the 2026 Legislative Session

STATE SENATOR CHARLIE MCCLINTOCK
May 4, 2026 11:47 am

We are now in the fifteenth week of the legislative session. Tuesday marked the 100th day and the scheduled final day, but as expected, we are moving into overtime.

Governor Reynolds signs list of bills into law

IOWA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE
May 4, 2026 11:47 am

Governor Kim Reynolds signed the following bills into law:  SF 176: A bill for an act relating to participation in cocurricular and extracurricular activities offered by school districts by pupils who open enroll for purposes of receiving educational instruction and course content primarily over the internet.