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Jul
19
Firefly Festival
5:00 pm
5718 20th Avenue Drive · Vinton, IA
5718 20th Avenue Drive · Vinton, IA
Jul
23
Conservation Library Programs - Leveling Up: Monarch Metamorphosis
10:00 am
510 2nd Avenue Vinton, IA 52349 · Vinton, IA
510 2nd Avenue Vinton, IA 52349 · 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.
