Insights from the Winneshiek County Auditor

DRC Sponsor: Alan Lerstrom

Winneshiek County Auditor Benjamin D. (Ben) Steines will visit our club and offer an overview of the duties of the County Auditor. He will emphasize election procedures and processes that help ensure accurate and secure voting. There will be time for questions from the membership.

Ben Steines was first elected County Auditor in 2008. Before that he served as a Deputy in the County Treasurer’s office, starting after his Luther College graduation in 1997. A 1993 graduate of Decorah High School, he and his family live in rural Decorah. His wife Stephanie is a math teacher at Decorah High School. They have four children ages 21, 18, 16, and 13.

As County Auditor, Ben prides himself with providing friendly and efficient service in the Auditor’s office, overseeing elections, the county budget, accounts payable, payroll, and numerous other administrative duties; all with honesty and integrity. He enjoys spending time with his family and playing board games and cards with his friends.

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**Please complete your meal sign-up prior to the meeting, preferably not later than close of business Monday. Our face-to-face meeting will be hosted at the VFW. The meal sign-up, meeting announcment, and any other logistical information will be distributed in advace to all members by email.