Government

Districts Redrawn for County Supervisor Positions

A few weeks ago you probably saw notices about the county districts being redrawn as a result of the census. Gary Bierschenk, Nick Volk, and Gina Edler made up the members of the committee to figure o...

Benton County Vendor Publication Report 12/22/2021 - 01/11/2022

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Benton County Board of Supervisors Minutes 1/12/22

January 12, 2022The Benton County Board of Supervisors met in regular session with Supervisors Seeman and Bierschenk present. Supervisor Primmer was absent. The meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m...

Hello District 75 from the State Capitol!

Monday, January 10th, 2022 was the beginning of the 89th Iowa General Assembly and I could see a lot of enthusiasm and potential for another great year! Monday’s session was predominantly filled wit...

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING January 18, 2022 at 9:00 a.m.

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING January 18, 2022 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 i...

Vinton Police Department Log for Week of January 3-9, 2022

Vinton Police Department Log for Week of January 3-9, 2022.All Charges are subject to review by The Benton County Attorney’s Office. An arrest or criminalcharge is merely an accusation, and the Defe...

Weekly Newsletter from Des Moines

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Gov. Reynolds signs proclamation that eases transportation rules for propane

Today, Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a proclamation that temporarily suspends regulatory provisions of Iowa law pertaining to hours of service for crews and drivers hauling propane.&nbs...

Benton County Deputies involved in Vehicle Pursuit

On Wednesday, January 12, 2022, at approximately 12:44 p,m. Benton County Sheriff's Deputies attempted to stop a 2000 White Ford Mustang in the 1500 block of 70th St., Keystone. The vehicle would fail...

Van Horne man placed on probation for June incident in Riverside

In July of 2021, the Benton County Sheriff’s Deputies in conjunction with Washington County worked to arrest 37-year-old Scott Christopher Kirk who was in Vinton at the time. Kirk had a warrant out ...