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Benton County Conservation to move Old Creamery Nature Trailhead in Vinton
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Change in policy for Minutes of Benton County Supervisor Meetings
As per the IPIB training received last week, the minutes that will be published in the newspaper, as the "official" newspaper for publication, will NOT include all of the details of a meeting. Now you will only see, a remake of the agenda and whether or not action was taken. There won't be any extended comments as to what what said or discussed in meetings.
Brandon man wins $30,000 in Iowa Lottery's "Pocket Change"
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Benton County’s Livestock Skills Teams at Iowa State 4-H Livestock Triathlon
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VGH CEO, Michele Schoonover, Announces Retirement After 44 Years of Service
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Vinton-Shellsburg among 3 Iowa groups awarded $50,000 grants to fight drug abuse
By Jack O'ConnorTwo school districts and a drug prevention group each received a five-year, $50,000 drug prevention and treatment grant that they plan to use to tackle youth drug abuse.The Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) grant went to the Clinton Substance Abuse Council, Mount Vernon Community School District and Vinton Shellsburg Community School District.
Elberon woman sentenced to 2 years in prison for stealing from City of Clutier
Former Clutier City Clerk Sentenced to Nearly Two Years in Federal Prison for Stealing from the CityA woman who formerly worked as the city clerk for the City of Clutier, Iowa, and who committed wire fraud to steal from the city was sentenced today to nearly two years in federal prison.Keri Kopriva, age 44, from Elberon, Iowa, received the prison term after an October 26, 2023, guilty plea to one count of wire fraud.
Application for Benton County Veterans Affairs Commission
NoticeThe Benton County Board of Supervisors is accepting applications for the Benton County Veterans Affairs Commission. This is a three-member commission that provides guidance and oversees operations of the Benton County Veterans Affairs Department. This position is a 3-year term beginning June 30, 2024 and does require an applicant to be a veteran.
Candidate Forum Dist. 1 Supervisor Candidates - Lillibridge, Tippett, VanRee
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Candidate Forum Summary Supervisor Candidates for District 3 - Bierschenk & Volz
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