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May
21
Izaak Walton League Sportsman Day
8:30 am
5667 24th Ave Dr, Vinton, IA 52349 · Vinton, IA
5667 24th Ave Dr, Vinton, IA 52349 · Vinton, IA
May
24
Board of Supervisors Meeting
9:00 am
811 D Ave. · Vinton, IA
811 D Ave. · Vinton, IA
May
31
Board of Supervisors Meeting
9:00 am
811 D Ave. · Vinton, IA
811 D Ave. · Vinton, IA
Jun
6
Reptiles & Amphibians
2:00 pm
305 Locust St NE, Blairstown, IA 52209 · Blairstown, IA
305 Locust St NE, Blairstown, IA 52209 · Blairstown, 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.