Benton County Enterprise

08/01/2025

📊 New leadership, new direction. After a rocky resignation and state investigation, Benton County has a new interim treasurer. James Theisen is stepping in with decades of experience—and a mission to restore trust.

⬇️ Read about how he's getting the county back on track

James Theisen is settling into his new role as interim Benton County Treasurer, focusing on maintaining professional operations and restoring public confidence in the office following the …

07/29/2025

07/22/2025

07/21/2025

JUST IN: The Benton County Treasurer has resigned. This is a HUGE WIN for the people of Benton County.

Missourians expect their leaders to serve honorably and deserve no less.

Read more here: https://ago.mo.gov/attorney-general-bailey-secures-resignation-of-benton-county-treasurer-after-filing-quo-warranto/

07/15/2025

The decision to exercise the quo warranto, a long-held authority, is one of the toughest decisions I have to make, but this one was easy. If you prey on minors, you forfeit your elected position.

In an effort to protect the people of Benton County, Missouri, I have filed suit – writ of quo warranto – to remove County Treasurer Richard Renno from office for failure to perform his duties.

These allegations are serious enough to require immediate action - Missouri voters deserve leaders not pedophiles.

Read our quo warranto here: https://ago.mo.gov/attorney-general-bailey-takes-actions-to-immediately-and-permanently-remove-benton-county-treasurer/

07/11/2025

It is Cole Camp Fair Queen Entry Time! 👑🎡🎟️

Please share this entry post with all of the lovely young ladies in our community-and we know there are many! 💕This is your chance to join a long line of outstanding young ladies who always enjoy this experience and have so much fun together! Grab a friend 👯‍♀️ and make some memories together! Another reason: 💰CASH PRIZES!!!💰The 2025 Cole Camp Fair Queen will win $500, the 1st Runner Up will receive $300 and the 2nd Runner Up will receive $200!!

The 2025 Cole Camp Fair Queen Contest👑 will be held at the Schnell Auditorium on August 24th at 7:00 pm. The Cole Camp Fair Board would like to encourage young women ages 16 to 22 to run for the title of Cole Camp Fair Queen 2025. Contestants shall be not less than 16 nor more than 22 years of age on August 1, 2025. Each contestant can be sponsored by a business, family, or friend. The link to enter is included on this post as well as the full Official Rules for review. All applications must be electronically 💻completed and submitted by August 15, 2025.

For questions or additional information email Heather Oelrichs at [email protected] or Jennifer Taylor at [email protected].

Thanks and good luck❣️


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07/04/2025

Late 1800's, I believe

07/04/2025

07/02/2025

Benton County looks to host some of the greatest activities and fireworks displays over 4th of July weekend 🧨💥 Whiteman Day in Warsaw was filled with fun for airmen 🚁 "Pretend you're an athlete" at The Locker Room in Warsaw 🍕📺🍺 Cole Camp R-1 approves large sale of bonds 💰

All THAT, and MORE, in THIS week's edition of the Benton County Enterprise!

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06/25/2025

Local teens turn to jobs to fill summer voids, pockets ☀️💵 Benton County Presiding Commissioner Steve Daleske says Treasurer Renno's job status "is almost entirely in his own hands" 🤷 The Benton County 4H FFA Fair will have "Late Nights, Neon Lights" at this week's event 🐄🐇 City of Cole Camp ponders Kaysinger membership 🤔

And we also present the 2025 Progress Edition this week!

All THAT, and MORE, in THIS week's edition of the Benton County Enterprise!

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06/25/2025

06/18/2025

Local libraries offer summer programs for young and old 📚 Benton County Cancer Fund pleas for help 🎗 Renno appears in Benton County Court for bond appearance hearing 👨‍⚖️ The City of Warsaw, meets at airport to consider expansion 🛩

All THAT, and MORE, in THIS week's edition of the Benton County Enterprise!

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