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Sep
26
Discover: Wolves & Bears of the Upper Midwest Bus Tour
12:01 am
5718 20th Ave Drive · Vinton, IA
5718 20th Ave Drive · Vinton, IA
Sep
27
Rodgers Fall Family Fest
7:00 pm
2113 57th Street Trail · Vinton, IA
2113 57th Street Trail · Vinton, IA
Sep
28
Rodgers Fall Family Fest
6:30 pm
2113 57th Street Trail · Vinton, IA
2113 57th Street Trail · Vinton, IA
Oct
3
Nature Knowledge Day: Orienteering & Archery
9:30 am
2113 57th Street Trail · Vinton, IA
2113 57th Street Trail · 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.