Supreme Court says parents can pull kids from classes with LGBTQ-themed books

IOWA CAPITAL DISPATCH
July 7, 2025 11:48 am

By William J. FordThe U.S. Supreme Court handed a victory Friday to Montgomery County parents who object, for religious reasons, to the school system’s use of LGBTQ+-themed books in classrooms, saying parents should be allowed to opt their children out of such classes.

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING July 8, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.

HAYLEY RIPPEL, BENTON COUNTY AUDITOR
July 7, 2025 11:23 am

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING July 8, 2025 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 6/25/25

LEXA SPEIDEL, BENTON COUNTY RECORDER
July 3, 2025 10:16 pm

VOGT SHADOE to BETTER RENTALS BY CONNERLEY LLC AUDITORS PLAT NO 12 Lot: 9 AUDITORS PLAT NO 12 Lot: 10 AUDITORS PLAT NO 12 Lot: 11 NE 15-84-9

Vinton Police Department Log for June 23-29, 2025

VINTON POLICE DEPARTMENT
July 3, 2025 10:16 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.

Attorney General Bird Reminds Iowans of New Crypto Law in Effect Today

IOWA ATTORNEY GENERAL
July 3, 2025 10:16 pm

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird announced that a new state law protecting Iowans from losing money to scammers through cryptocurrency ATMs goes into effect today.

Warranty Deed Land Transfers 6/24/25

LEXA SPEIDEL, BENTON COUNTY RECORDER
July 1, 2025 11:49 am

HALVERSON NICHOLAS, HALVERSON LEAH to GRIEDER MITCHELL L PAR A NE SE 21-84-12 

Gov. Reynolds issues Executive Order 13 condemning antisemitism

IOWA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE
July 1, 2025 11:47 am

Governor Reynolds signed Executive Order 13 on Friday, June 27, 2025, reiterating Iowa’s longstanding support for Israel and the Jewish community, and condemning any form of threat, harassment, intimidation, hate speech, or other action that endangers the Jewish community or violates state or federal law.

Benton County Sheriff's Office Arrest for June 23-29

BENTON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
June 30, 2025 3:22 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.

Warranty Deed Land Transfers 6/23/25

LEXA SPEIDEL, BENTON COUNTY RECORDER
June 30, 2025 12:52 pm

CANOE CREEK LLC, STEARNS BANK NA to  IAT 181 LLC NE SW 25-85-10 PASKER RICHARD J JR to DH GENERAL CONTRACTING COMPANY LLC VINTON WHIPPLE

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING July 1, 2025 at 1:00 p.m./Vicious Animal Ordinance

HAYLEY RIPPEL, BENTON COUNTY AUDITOR
June 30, 2025 10:18 am

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETINGJuly 1, 2025 at 1:00 p.m.Benton County Courthouse3rd floor courtroom111 E 4th Street. Vinton, IA** Agenda is not printed in any particular order; only time-specific items will be addressed at certain times1.