BC girls edge Vinton-Shellsburg in golf
Benton vs. Vinton-Shellsburg girls’ golf Wildcat Golf Course, Shellsburg Thursday, April 10, 2014 Benton 203 Vinton-Shellsburg 207 Benton Varsity Sidney Volz 48 Macy Miner 49 Morgan Kruse 53 Kenna...
View ArticleBelle Plaine boys run well at Hudson
Pirate Relays Hudson, IA Thursday, April 10, 2014 Team scores Vinton-Shellsburg 153.00 Aplington-Parkersburg 81.00 Hudson 72.00 Belle Plaine 66.00 East Marshall 63.00 Denver Cyclones 59.00 AGWSR 40.00...
View ArticleCity of Van Horne: Tree City USA Recipient
The National Arbor Day Foundation and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources – Forestry Bureau are proud to announce that the City of Van Horne has received the 2013 Tree City USA award at the 24th...
View ArticleBenton girls run well at Marion
Marion Early Bird Meet Thursday, April 10, 2014 (No team scores kept) Benton place-winners 200M – 6. Lea Brunssen 28.75 400M – 6. Libby Gleason 1:06.12 100 hurdles – 3. Marissa Nolan 17.73 1500M – 5....
View ArticleBelle Plaine begins search for assistant clerk
City also hears of accessibility and water concerns By JIM MAGDEFRAU Star Press Union editor The Belle Plaine City Council had its first meeting Monday, April 7, with new city clerk, Jacki McDermott,...
View ArticleTeacher Leadership positions are approved by Benton board
New program starts next school year By JIM MAGDEFRAU Star Press Union editor VAN HORNE – Curriculum professional development leaders were named as part of the Teacher Leadership Council (TLC) program...
View ArticleBenton County man wins $50,000 Lottery prize
Kevin Ruble wins top prize in ‘Instantly Rich’ Scratch Game DES MOINES – A Benton County man has won a $50,000 lottery prize. Kevin Ruble of Newhall claimed the ninth of 10 top prizes of $50,000...
View ArticleBC girls run early bird meet at South Tama
South Tama County Early Bird Tuesday, April 8, 2014 Benton place-winners 3000 – 7. Morgan Renfer 13:26 4×800 – 5. Jaicee Lyons, Natalie Towe, Allison Jensen, Cassidy Nulty 11:55.50 100 – 5. Marisa...
View ArticleBobcats win at Indee meet
Independence boys’ meet Thursday, April 10, 2014 Team scores Benton 184.00 North Linn 134.00 Independence 114.00 Columbus 97.00 Starmont 73.00 E Buchanan 50.00 Benton place-winners 100M – 7. Brandon...
View ArticleBobcats are second at own golf invite
Benton Bobcat Invite April 12, 2014 Tara Hills Golf Course (Par 72) Team Standings: West Delaware 316 Benton 328 Williamsburg 329 Vinton-Shellsburg 337 Clear Creek Amana 348 Independence 367 Center...
View ArticleTwo are killed in accident west of Van Horne
Two Iowa City people were killed in a two-vehicle accident, Friday, April 11, on 70th St., just west of Van Horne. According to the minimal crash report from the Iowa State Patrol, a 2009 Volkswagen...
View ArticleBelle Plaine girls are fifth at Warrior Relays
Meskwaki Warrior Relays Friday, April 11, 2014 Tama, IA Team standings Montezuma 108.00 South Tama JV 105.00 Janesville 102.00 North Tama 96.00 Belle Plaine 81.00 Meskwaki Warriors 56.00 Melcher-Dallas...
View ArticleBC boys lose to Beckman, defeat Anamosa in soccer
Beckman 4, Benton 0 Benton Community traveled to Dyersville and lost in WaMaC soccer action, Tuesday, April 8, 4-0. Evan Moeller had one shot on goal. Hunter Hermsen had 17 saves at goal keeper. Benton...
View ArticleBenton girls get another win over Anamosa in soccer
Benton 3, Anamosa 0 The Benton Lady Bobcats picked up their second win of the season with a 3-0 win at Anamosa on Friday, April 11. Scoring goals were Lauren Biery, Kelsey Ettleman and Jacey Mohs. Mohs...
View ArticleSupervisors to meet Tuesday, April 15, in Vinton
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING April 15, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. Benton County Board of Supervisors Room 9:00 A.M. Call to Order Approve minutes Sign labor agreement with Teamsters re: Sheriff’s department...
View ArticleOBITUARY: Albert T. VanThournout
Albert T. VanThournout Sr., 79, Victor died Thursday, April 10, 2014, at Rose Haven Nursing Home in Marengo from a short battle with cancer. Services were Monday, April 14, 2014, at St. Michael’s...
View ArticleOBITUARY: Charlotte Leota Cronbaugh
Charlotte Leota Crounbaugh, 95, Belle Plaine, passed away Saturday, April 23, 2014, in Marengo. Services are Tuesday, April 15, 2014, at 10 a.m. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Belle Plaine....
View ArticleBelle Plaine Police Report, April 14, 2014
Monday, April 7, 2014 4:26 p.m. – Report of a grass fire at 800 block of 13th Ave. It was reported to the officer on duty. It turned out to be a controlled burn. Tuesday, April 8, 2014 7:42 a.m. –...
View ArticleBelle Plaine City Council plans special meeting Wednesday, April 16
BELLE PLAINE CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS WEDNESDAY APRIL 16, 2014 – 6:00 pm TENTATIVE AGENDA Call to order Roll Call Pledge of Allegiance Residents Comments Consideration...
View ArticleOBITUARY: Harold John Martin
BLAIRSTOWN – Harold John Martin, 90, died Monday, April 14, 2014, at the Keystone Nursing Care Center, in Keystone following an extended illness. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m.,...
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