Van Buren County

KKK Flyers Prompt Forum in SE Iowa

Jason Parrott — Wed, 01 May 2013 22:30:48 +0000

The distribution of some unwanted flyers in Van Buren County led to a public forum on hate crimes.

Van Buren County Approves Budget

Jason Parrott — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 02:28:00 +0000

The continuation of a sales tax will help lower property taxes in Van Buren County.

Van Buren County Tax Vote

Jason Parrott — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 05:26:37 +0000

Residents of rural Van Buren County have overwhelmingly agreed to make a local option sales and service tax permanent.

Second Try for Van Buren County Tax

Jason Parrott — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 14:08:08 +0000

Residents of rural Van Buren County voted down a proposal, last month, to make a one-cent local option sales and services tax permanent.

The tax, which was implemented in 2003, is scheduled to sunset on June 30, 2013.

Voters will have another crack at the proposal as the presentation of a petition with more than 440 signatures has prompted to Van Buren County Board of Supervisors to schedule a special election for March 5, 2013.

Tax Approved, Denied in Van Buren County

Jason Parrott — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 13:26:08 +0000

The final prices of everyday items and services will be changing in Van Buren County after this week’s election.

DCI Investigates Van Buren County Shooting

Jason Parrott — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 12:18:01 +0000

The Iowa Department of Criminal Investigation (DCI) continues to look into an officer-involved shooting in Van Buren County Tuesday morning.

Voting Underway in Southeast Iowa

Jason Parrott — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 17:50:19 +0000

Southeast Iowa voters who do not want to wait for Election Day have started casting their ballots. There are no restrictions on who can vote early.