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Honoring Five Veterans: Stories of service, Sacrifice and Dedication
Throughout our nation's history, countless men and women have selflessly dedicated their lives to serving in the armed forces. On Saturday, five veterans who exemplify the courage, commitment, and sac... Who are the rest of the people on the ballot...especially the judges?
I assume that each of you will know general information about each of the candidates in the first section below. However, I will list each category so that you can be aware of them. The second sectio...
Ballot Measures for - CPU and Union Community School District
On the Ballot for those in the following Townships:Benton CPUPolk-CPUUrbana-CPU Center Point-Urbana
Community School District
Public Measure NE
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Presidential Candidates on the 2024 Ballot
The two most popular candidates on the presidential ballot include of course Donald J. Trump and JD Vance on the Republican side of the ticket and Kamala D. Harris and Tim Walz on the Democratic side....
Constitutional Amendments on the Ballot for 2024
There's nothing like stepping into the Voting Booth, looking at your ballot and thinking, "Oh crud! What's this???" This year there will be two Constitutional Amendments on the Iowa 2024 ballot. The f...
Rippel talks election with Vinton Lions Club
Benton County Auditor Hayley Rippel spoke today at the Lions Club, providing insights into the election process on the first day of absentee ballot voting. During her presentation, Rippel explained th... Clipper Corner Holds 6th Annual Gift of Hope Fundraiser
Since 2018, each October Clipper Corner pulls out all the stops to help the Gifts of Hope Foundation with their fundraising efforts. The shop is in its 39th year and is using the fundraiser to lend a ... It's getting Scare-crow-y out there!
Vinton Parks & Recreation Department is at it again! With the help of so many of our area businesses, you can now see all of the creative Scarecrows around town! To see all of the entries and to vote ... Digging Deep with Vinton-Shellsburg FFA at the State Soils Evaluation Contest
By: Co-Reporter, Izzie Birker On Wednesday, October 2nd the State-Qualifying Soils Team competed in the FFA State Soils Evaluation CDE at Ames, Iowa. The Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Chapter was lucky enough... October 16 (first day for absentee voting) General Election Notice
Editor’s Note: to view sample ballots click here. PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given to the qualified electors of the County of Benton, State of Iowa, that the General Election will be held on Tuesd...