Tim Kapucian – Jan. 30, 2014
Greetings from under the Golden Dome At the beginning of each legislative session we spend a lot of time meeting with different groups, associations and individuals to listen to their recommendations...
View ArticleVinton woman arrested on theft charges
VINTON – Tammy Aline Hearn, 47, originally from Vinton and currently living in the Des Moines area, was arrested in Des Moines on Jan. 29, 2014, by the United States Marshal Service. Hearn was arrested...
View ArticleBelle Plaine Mayor Dave Fish Newsletter – February 2014
FROM THE DESK OF THE MAYOR By DAVE FISH Belle Plaine Mayor Dear Citizens of Belle Plaine: Gee, it is February already, and for a retired head basketball coach, the month of February always meant too...
View ArticleBelle Plaine City Council Agenda, Monday, Feb. 3, 2014
Belle Plaine City Council Meeting City Hall, Council Chambers Monday, February 3, 2014 6:00 p.m. Tentative Agenda 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Pledge of Allegiance 4. Approval of Consent Agenda-...
View ArticleBC is eighth at WaMaC
2014 WaMaC Wrestling Tournament Saturday, Feb. 1, 2014 Independence High School Team Scores 1. Independence 218.5 1. West Delaware 218.5 3. Western Dubuque 189.0 4. Williamsburg 176.5 5. Central...
View ArticleSchwenn is second at SICL at 152 pounds
SICL Wrestling Tournament Saturday, Feb. 1, 2014 Marengo, Iowa Team Scores Iowa Valley 211.0 Sigourney-Keota 195.0 Lynnville-Sully 159.0 Tri-County/Montezuma 151.5 English Valleys 136.5 BGM 107.0 North...
View ArticleBenton supervisors have busy Tuesday planned
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING February 4, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. Benton County Board of Supervisors Room 1. 9:00 A.M. Call to Order 2. 9:05 a.m. Marc Greenlee Re: Approve farm exemption...
View ArticleFUNERAL NOTICE: Max Weslie Miller
Funeral service for Max Weslie Miller, 82, of Cedar Rapids and formerly of Luzerne, will be Friday, Feb. 7, 2014, at 10:30 a.m. at Christ United Methodist Church, Belle Plaine, with the Rev. Steven...
View ArticleBelle Plaine Council debates process for hiring of clerk, administrator
Clerk has retired; administrator will retire By JIM MAGDEFRAU Star Press Union editor BELLE PLAINE – The next step to fill two key offices in the Belle Plaine City Hall was studied by the Belle Plaine...
View ArticleBelle Plaine Bowling, Feb. 5, 2014
Star League Jan. 28, 2014 Heartland Co-op 61.5-26.5 Dave Vogel Ent. 58.5-29.5 U.S. Cellular 50.5-37.5 D&P Lounge 42.5-45.5 Dan Martin Repair 36-52 HTS: Dave Vogel Ent. 1887 HTG: Dave Vogel...
View ArticleBelle Plaine Girls’ Basketball, Feb. 5, 2014
Lynnville-Sully 46, BP 43 Belle Plaine’s girls’ basketball team lost narrowly to Lynnville-Sully, 46-43, in SICL action Tuesday, Jan. 28, at Belle Plaine. Kameo Pope led Belle Plaine with 14 points....
View ArticleBelle Plaine Boys’ Basketball, Feb. 5, 2014
Lynnville-Sully 50, BP 49 Belle Plaine lost in overtime Tuesday, Jan. 28, in SICL boys’ basketball action to Lynnville-Sully, 50-49, at home. Trey Squiers led Belle Plaine with 18 points. Justin Jacobi...
View ArticleBenton girls’ basketball, Feb. 5, 2014
BC 55, CCA 47 Benton Community traveled to Tiffin Tuesday, Jan. 21, and won in WaMaC girls’ basketball action, 55-47. Alyssa Wiebel led Benton with 13 pints. Jessica Heilman added 10 points. With six...
View ArticleBC Boys’ Basketball, Feb. 5, 2014
Benton 57, Anamosa 44 After a slow start, Benton Community’s boys’ basketball team rallied for a 57-44 victory over Anamosa, Thursday, Jan. 30, at Van Horne. Nate Woeste led Benton with 17 points. Owen...
View ArticleCrystal Ball, Feb. 5, 2014
So over winter Dear Mother Nature, we need to talk. Apparently you are under the impression that we like this kind of weather because you keep sending us more of it. You would be wrong. I feel I have...
View ArticleSour Grapes, Feb. 5, 2014
I heard that congressmen are on a retreat. Well deserved. Accomplishing nothing has to be exhausting. * * * The winter is getting even closer to being finished, which means one thing. Testicle...
View ArticleBenton County Letters, Feb. 5, 2014
Ready for Relay For Life Dear Daffodil Days Past Purchaser: This year, you have the unique opportunity to become involved in supporting the American Cancer Society in a whole new way. 2013 was the last...
View ArticleBenton County youth wins five national livestock awards
2013 International Lama Registry Show Division points finalized VAN HORNE – A Benton County teenager and senior at Benton Community High School, Aspen Auld, earned not just one, but five national...
View ArticleFUNERAL NOTICE: Donna Mae Etscheidt
WATKINS – Donna Mae Etscheidt, 86, Watkins died Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2014, at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, Feb. 7, 2014, at St....
View ArticleIOWA CLASS 1A POSTSEASON BOYS BASKETBALL – Pairings announced for area teams
Iowa Class 1A boys’ basketball pairings were announced today (Thursday, Feb. 6) by the Iowa High School Athletic Association, several days later than originally intended. In District 9, where the...
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