Government

Reynolds signs Senate File 2338 to push felon voting constitutional amendment

Today Gov. Kim Reynolds signed Senate File 2348, implementing legislation for HJR 14, a constitutional amendment that would restore felon voting rights upon discharge after completion of their senten...

BENTON COUNTY PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF POST-ELECTION AUDIT

Pursuant to Code of Iowa Sec. 50.51, the Secretary of State’s Office has ordered a postelection audit of the June 2, 2020, Primary Election. By random [sel]ion, EldoradoNewhall will be the precinct ...

Benton County Primary Election Results

Of Benton County's 17,910 Registered Voters, there were a total of 3,817  or 21.31% votes cast. In 2016's presidential primary year, there was roughly a 14% turnout.3,414 absentee ballots were se...

Benton County Board of Supervisor Minutes May 29, 2020

May 29, 2020                 The Benton County Board of Supervisors met in regular session with Supervisors Bierschenk a...

County to begin phased reopening beginning June 15

Benton County Public Offices Phased Reopening Guidelines Effective Monday, June 15, 2020PURPOSEDue to the current Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic affecting this Country, including Iowa and Benton Coun...

Benton County Park Playgrounds to open on June 5

Using a 3-level procedure to open their parks, Benton County Conservation announced today that effective June 5, 2020, all shower houses and modern restrooms will be open to the public. This is based ...

Benton County Board of Supervisors Minutes May 26, 2020

May 26, 2020                 The Benton County Board of Supervisors met in regular session with Supervisors Primmer, Bierschenk and Seeman were present. The meeting was called the meet...

Benton County Arrests for May

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Governor Reynolds signs legislation into law

On Monday, June 1, Gov. Reynolds signed the following bills into law: HF2454: A bill for an act relating to qualifications for community college career and technical education instructors. H...

Vinton Police Department Log for Week of May 25 – May 31, 2020

 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...