November 28, 2023
On November 21, 2023, criminal charges were filed by the Benton County Sheriff’s Department against Amber D. Bell, the former City Clerk for the City of Atkins Iowa. These charges include: Unlawful Use of a Credit Card, in violation of Iowa Code Section 715A.6(2); Felonious Conduct in Office, in violation of Iowa Code Section 721.1; and Ongoing Criminal Conduct, in violation of Iowa Code Section 706A.2(4).
A CRIMINAL CHARGE IS MERELY AN ACCUSATION AND THE DEFENDANTS ARE PRESUMED INNOCENT UNTIL AND UNLESS PROVEN GUILTY IN A COURT OF LAW.
For further information please contact:
Ray Lough, Benton County Attorney
111 East Fourth Street
Vinton, Iowa 52349
319-472-2436
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December 16, 2024
A public funding campaign from local citizens, organizations and businesses raised $600,000 for Benton County Conservation Board. These funds will go toward adding an additional land adjacent to the Wildcat Bluff Recreation Area. The addition more than doubles the size of this popular park, providing even more outdoor recreation opportunities in the county and protecting sensitive Cedar River floodplain. The new addition is closed to the public as the transfer of land is processed, but there is an anticipated event to celebrate the opening this spring.
April 15, 2024
Benton County Veterans Affairs is looking for volunteer drivers to assist our Veterans in getting to and from their appointments.
April 2, 2024
🗞PRESS RELEASE: Local business donates to Wildcat Bluff Expansion! 🥳Gwen and Don Eells have donated to the expansion project! Check out what they have to say in the press release 👀 📌Please note! We still do not own the acquisition site and it remains private until we raise the rest of these funds. 🧐Be sure to take advantage of doubling your impact now with the Myers' Family Conservation Fund. Remember, your donations are tax deductible. Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=MQ2BRVT9G5Q8Y https://www.bentoncountyia.gov/conservation/donate/ https://www.bentoncountyia.gov/news/ Reach out for information! #DifferenceMaker #explorewithbccb #thisisiowa #iowa #conservation #bentoncounty #donationsMarch 28, 2024
Below is information from the Department of Management on the recent Tax Levy mailing about House File 718.March 1, 2024
Notice from the Benton County Auditor’s Office:February 15, 2024
January 30, 2024
🗞PRESS RELEASE: Local business donates to Wildcat Bluff Expansion! 🥳Local business, Frontier Co-op, has donated to the expansion project! Check out what they have to say in the press release 👀 📌Please note! We still do not own the acquisition site and it remains private until we raise the rest of these funds. 🧐Be sure to take advantage of doubling your impact now with the Myers' Family Conservation Fund. Remember, your donations are tax deductible. Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=MQ2BRVT9G5Q8Y https://www.bentoncountyia.gov/conservation/donate/ https://www.bentoncountyia.gov/news/ Reach out for information! #DifferenceMaker #explorewithbccb #thisisiowa #iowa #conservation #bentoncounty #donations
January 22, 2024
🗞PRESS RELEASE: We're excited to announce additional support towards Wildcat Bluff Addition Project! 🥳A supporter donated a substantial amount AGAIN, to take advantage of the Myers' Family Conservation Fund Challenge grant. John Beerbower challenges you to join him in doubling your impact! 📌Please note! We still do not own the acquisition site and it remains private until we raise the rest of these funds. Thanks to generous individuals such as the John Beerbower we continue to get that much closer. 🧐Reach out for information on your tax deductible donation!
January 9, 2024
🗞PRESS RELEASE: We're excited to announce a substantial donor towards Wildcat Bluff Addition Project and a chance to double your money! 🥳A local donor recently came forward with a substantial donation towards the Wildcat Bluff Acquisition to more than double the size of the existing park. Not only that, they have offered to match any donations up to $100,000! This allows the opportunity for you, your business, or your organization to double your impact! 📌Please note! We still do not own the acquisition site and it remains private until we raise the rest of these funds. Thanks to generous individuals such as the Myers' Family Conservation Fund we are getting that much closer. 🧐Reach out for information on your tax deductible donation!January 8, 2024
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September 18, 2023
Are you interested in improving natural resources such as water, air, habitat and wildlife for the direct benefit of Benton County? Please join us on Wednesday, October 25th from 1-3pm at Bloomsbury Farm (Party Barn #1) to share ideas for how Iowa’s premier funding program for outdoor recreation and conservation can assist your county and communities.April 25, 2023
The Benton County Conservation Board (BCCB) is excited to announce an opportunity to expand one of its existing properties.April 3, 2023
KWWL news story on property assessments show increases in iowa home valuesFebruary 16, 2023
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March 10, 2022
Benton County Redistricting Committee-Election Precinct Changes Public HearingFebruary 3, 2022
Housing Trends - Solar is hot in today's marketFebruary 1, 2022
February 1, 2022
October 13, 2021
2021 Election Law Changes per House File 413July 29, 2021
2021 Election Law Changes for Iowa VotersJuly 29, 2021
July 29, 2021
July 6, 2020
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March 26, 2020
Here is a list of Federal/State Candidates for the Primary Election on June 2, 2020.March 26, 2020
Here is the complete list of who has filed for the upcoming Primary Election in Benton County.March 17, 2020
March 16, 2020
October 25, 2019
Deadline for City/School ElectionOctober 8, 2019
Absentee Voting Ballots Ready for City/School ElectionSeptember 23, 2019
View the list of candidates who have filed papers to place their names on the November 5, 2019, City/School election ballot.August 29, 2019
Benton County voters will soon have a user-friendly website to find all of their election information.August 29, 2019
New Voter ID laws have taken effect for 2019. Make sure you know what you can expect when heading to the polls.August 26, 2019
Nomination Process for Combined City/School Election Begins August 26.August 21, 2019
PUBLIC NOTICE is given that a Special School Election of the Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District will be held on Tuesday, September 10, 2019.
