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Mar
22
Auditor's Office Open Late
8:00 am
Apr
1
Suicide Prevention Coalition Meeting
6:00 pm
508 1st Ave · Van Horne, IA
508 1st Ave · Van Horne, IA
Apr
18
Auditor's Office Open Late
8:00 am
Apr
20
Hunters Education Field Day Course
8:00 am
1949 Benton/Iowa Rd · Blairstown, IA
1949 Benton/Iowa Rd · 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.