Van Buren Approve Health Department Remodel

The Van Buren County Commissioners approved a bid to remodel the Van Buren County Health Department Tuesday night. County Public Health Director Angela Slaven said the $247,000 project would be completely funded through a grant. Slaven said the department could use the funding to upgrade the plumbing for the building. “There may be some things […]
Van Buren Property Tax Not Changing Despite Rumors

Van Buren County’s property tax rate will not change, despite rumors of it increasing. Commissioners voted Tuesday night to keep the rate at 2.40 percent. The property tax rate has not changed since 2020. Van Buren County Commissioner Cale Crain said the commissioners are fully aware of the financial state of Van Buren County citizens. […]