Quick session: Local legislators meet with Benton Community before start of...
By JIM MAGDEFRAU Star Press Union editor KEYSTONE – Look for a short session and no controversial issues. That was the outlook given by State Senator Tim Kapucian, R-Keystone, as he looked on the 2014...
View ArticleFuneral Notice: James Gilliam
James W. Gilliam, 79, Cedar Rapids, formerly of Blairstown, died at home on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2013. A celebration of life will be held 4 to 7 p.m. with a special sharing of memories at 5:30 p.m. on...
View ArticleFUNERAL NOTICE: Marion R. Werning
NEWHALL – Marion R. Werning, 69, died Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2013, at Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha following an extended illness. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m.,...
View ArticleFUNERAL NOTICE: Ryan E. Schmidt
Ryan E. Schmidt, 56, Belle Plaine, died Monday, Dec. 30, 2013, at St. Luke’s Hospital after a short illness. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 1 p.m. on Sunday at Koszta Boones Backwater...
View ArticleSupervisors to hold first meeting of new year on Thursday
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING January 2, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. Benton County Board of Supervisors Room 1. 2:00 P.M. Call to Order 2. Appoint Chairman For 2014 3. Appoint Vice-Chairman For 2014 4. Review and...
View ArticleConservation board to hold organizational meeting
The organizational meeting of the Benton Soil and Water Conservation District Commissioners will be Friday, Jan. 3, 2014, at the district office, located at 1705 West D Street, Vinton, IA. The meeting...
View ArticleSHARE helps families over holiday season
On Saturday Dec. 21, 2013, 40 community volunteers united to sort and distribute 73 SHARE, Iowa food packages in Belle Plaine. The Benton County Volunteer Program sponsors SHARE, Iowa for monthly food...
View ArticleSour Grapes, Jan. 1, 2014
A few more winter thoughts. As I was shuffling across the ice the other day, I thought I was shuffling like an old man. Then it hit me. I am an old man. Somewhat. * * * We enjoy hearing from the...
View ArticleCrystal Ball, Jan. 1, 2014
Wow. Christmas is here already. How did this happen? As a co-worker said last week, ‘It would sure help if they had it on the same day every year.” Christmas brings out sarcasm in the best of us. Folks...
View ArticleFUNERAL NOTICE: Clifford “Cliff” Thompson
VAN HORNE – Clifford “Cliff” Thompson, 89, died Thursday, Jan. 2, 2014, at the Keystone Nursing Care Center following an extended illness. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, January...
View ArticleBelle Plaine Mayor Newsletter – January 2014
Happy New Year and welcome to 2014! By DAVE FISH Belle Plaine Mayor When I started this newsletter the furnace in my office was not working and the temperature outside was zero. After a few minutes I...
View ArticleAgenda set for Belle Plaine Council January 6 meeting
Belle Plaine City Council Meeting City Hall, Council Chambers Monday, January 6, 2014 6:30p.m. Tentative Agenda 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Pledge of Allegiance 4. Approval of Consent Agenda –...
View ArticleSupervisors to meet Tuesday, Jan. 7 in Vinton
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING January 7, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. Benton County Board of Supervisors Room 1. 9:00 A.M. Call to Order 2. Approve minutes 3. Approve claims for payment 4....
View ArticleFUNERAL NOTICE: Steve Bridgewater
VAN HORNE – Steve Bridgewater, 60, died Jan. 5, 2014, at Manor Care in Cedar Rapids following an extended illness. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 11, 2014, at Salem United...
View ArticleBC girls lose at Epworth
Western Dubuque 62, BC 36 Benton Community opened the 2014 part of its season with a 62-36 loss at Western Dubuque, in WaMaC girls’ basketball action, Friday, Jan. 3, at Epworth. Alyssa Wiebel led...
View ArticlePlainsmen face Tri-County on the road
Tri-County 55, BP 50 Belle Plaine’s boys’ basketball team traveled to Thornburg Friday, Jan. 3, and lost in SICL action to Tri-County, 55-50, in overtime. Trey Squiers led Belle Plaine with 21 points....
View ArticleBelle Plaine Bowling, Jan. 8, 2014
Star League Jan. 3, 2014 Dave Vogel Pioneer 47.5-24.5 Heartland Co-op 47.5-24.5 U.S. Cellular 45.5-26.5 D&P Lounge 38.5-33.5 Dan Martin Repair 28-44 HTS: D&P Lounge 2438 HTG: D&P Lounge 850...
View ArticleBobcat ‘Jerry Eckenrod’ Invite is Saturday at Benton
The 40th annual Bobcat “Jerry Eckenrod” Invitational is planned this Saturday, Jan. 11, at the Benton Community Middle/Senior High School in Van Horne. Teams participating include: Belle Plaine,...
View ArticleDemocrats plan their caucuses in Benton County this month
The Iowa Democratic Party Caucus is Tuesday, January 21, 2014, with 6:30 p.m. registration. The caucus convenes at 7 p.m. You must be in-line or signed-in by 7 p.m. to participate. Benton County...
View ArticleBelle Plaine Police Report, Jan. 8, 2014
Monday, Dec. 30, 2013 11:42 a.m. – Vehicle unlock at MidWestOne Bank. 2:13 p.m. – Vehicle unlock at Casey’s. Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2013 9:05 a.m. – Ambulance assist at 1200 block of Eight St. 9:48 a.m. –...
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