Applicant’s rural land-use request near Shellsburg tabled after board seeks site visit

Mar 4, 2026

Cameron Ericson asked to build a single-family home on a portion of a high-quality farmland parcel; neighbors expressed concern that approval would set a precedent and disrupt farm operations. The board voted to table the request for one week to allow supervisors to view the site.

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Benton County supervisors on Tuesday tabled a land-use request from applicant Cameron Ericson after concerns from neighbors and questions about impacts to high-quality farmland.

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