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Benton County Hosts Region 10 REAP Assembly
posted 9/18/23
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Sep
27
Find Your Voice: Frog Band
4:00 pm
5718 20th Ave Drive · Newhall, IA
5718 20th Ave Drive · Newhall, IA
Sep
29
Rodgers Fall Family Fest
5:00 pm
2113 57th Street Trail · Vinton, IA
2113 57th Street Trail · Vinton, IA
Oct
7
Chili Cook-Off & Bake Sale
12:00 pm
1949 Benton Iowa Rd · Blairstown, IA
1949 Benton Iowa Rd · Blairstown, IA
Oct
18
Artistry with Aaron: Autumn Eve
6:30 pm
5718 20th Ave Drive · Vinton, IA
5718 20th Ave Drive · Vinton, IA
About Benton County
Benton County was formed on December 21, 1837, from sections of Dubuque County. It was named after Thomas Hart Benton, lawyer, colonel of the War of 1812, and Senator from Missouri for a period of 30 years. Benton County is home to 14 communities and 25,575 residents.
The County is administered by a three-member Board of Supervisors who are elected for four-year terms. Other elected officials include the Attorney, Auditor, Recorder, Sheriff, and Treasurer.