By Jim Magdefrau

VINTON – It was a brief meeting for the Benton County Board of Supervisors when they met Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026, at the Benton County Service Center, Vinton.

The board approved the separation/retirement agreement for Brian Sondag from the sheriff’s office. His retirement day is Nov. 9.

The board approved the use of the courthouse grounds for Vinton Unlimited on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2026. This is for the Vinton Unlimited visit from Santa.

Supervisor Bruce Volz said he attended the Linn County Zoning Commission meeting on Oct. 19, regarding the recommendation for the proposed gas plant that would be built next to Benton County. It was a 3-3 vote. The Linn County Supervisors voted against the rezoning at their Oct. 21 meeting, 3-0.