Elliott Vandenberg

3 weeks ago | pencitycurrent.com | Elliott Vandenberg |Chuck Vandenberg

LOCAL NEWS Posted Wednesday, April 2, 2025 4:09 pm We were seeing it all the time, but it was difficult. Were they using GPS or what were the doing. We can stop you for texting and driving but there were always loopholes. With the new law if we see you on your phone we can stop you.” LEE COUNTY – A bill that was signed today by Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds puts motorists on notice to not be distracted by cellphones while driving in the state. Iowa now joins 30 other state’s across the country that...

Oct 15, 2024 | pencitycurrent.com | Elliott Vandenberg |Stacy Weber |Chuck Vandenberg

ELECTION FORUM Posted Tuesday, October 15, 2024 10:30 pm It wasn’t a thought, a dream. It wasn’t until I began working at the Lee County Sheriff’s department that I saw a lack of leadership, I saw inconsistencies and I got to the point where I said 'I’m going to fix this or I’m not going to be a part of it'.” Here’s what I tell you about that. For seven years and ten months, I haven’t had to worry too much about our jail because we’ve had the best damn jail administrator in the state of...

May 28, 2024 | pencitycurrent.com | Daniel Johnson |Chuck Vandenberg |Elliott Vandenberg

SHERIFF'S RACE Posted Tuesday, May 28, 2024 9:55 pm I know exactly what needs to be done on Day 1. It also can’t go without saying that on day one, Daniel can’t be your sheriff. Daniel must be accepted to, and pass, the law enforcement academy.” While Vandenberg has some law enforcement experience, the majority of his career was spent in Wyoming. Elliott was a deputy here in Lee County for just over a year before quitting to run for sheriff.” LEE COUNTY – The only primary election in the...