Benton County Iowa Information

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Jurisdiction: Benton County

State: Iowa

County Website(s)

bentoncountyia.gov

Benton County, Iowa - County Government What's Happening About Benton County Benton County Conference Board Meeting (2nd Meeting) Upcoming Holiday Closure Schedule Agenda: Reading of minutes from February 26th, 2026 Conference Board Meeting Overview of Benton County assessments & aerial imagery discussion

Examining Board member nomination and appointment Board of Review alternate member nomination and appointment To adopt a budget of the Benton County Assessor’s Office for the fiscal year commencing, July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027 New Business

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.