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Apr
26
Celebrate Trails Day! 10:00 am
201 Pine St, Garrison, IA 52229 · Garrison, IA
Jun
3
Canoe with BCC 5:30 pm
2113 57th St Trail · Vinton, IA
Jun
12
WILDcat Adventures 10:00 am
3150 57th St Trail, Center Point, IA 52213 · Center Point, IA
Jun
24
Conservation Library Programs - Leveling Up: Monarch Metamorphosis 9:45 am
114 Main St, Van Horne, IA 52346 · Van Horne, 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.