Crystal Ball, April 16, 2014
Garage sales, a sign of spring Garage sales are one of those things that walk a fine line between easy money and a pain in the behind. On one hand, they’re a great way to get some quick cash for things...
View ArticleSour Grapes, April 16, 2014
Every once in a while we need to put a face to a name and get to know our counterparts. That was the purpose of the trip to Des Moines recently, to see the new office for the Register and meet and...
View ArticleBenton County Letters, April 16, 2014
Misleading To the editor: President Obama has, and is, intentionally misleading the public. There is no way you could keep your insurance or doctor under the Affordable Care Act the way the law is...
View ArticleANNIVERSARY: Howard and Judy Sorum
ATKINS – Howard and Judy Sorum of Atkins will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on April 18, 2014. They will be celebrating with a family dinner hosted by their four children (Debbie, Kathy,...
View ArticleBelle Plaine school looks at indicators of success
Budget for next year is also approved at April 14 meeting of Belle Plaine School Board By JIM MAGDEFRAU Star Press Union editor Indicators of success. Belle Plaine Superintendent William Lynch...
View ArticleBP golfers compete against HLV, BGM and EV
Belle Plaine Golf Friday, April 11 at HLV/BGM GIRLS HLV 212 Belle Plaine 227 Belle Plaine varsity Katie Willett 51 Halle VanScoyoc 52 Madison Yilek 62 Sadie Anderson 62 Medalist: Taylor Tanner, HLV, 40...
View ArticleBC boys get win over Williamsburg in soccer
Benton 3, Williamsburg 0 The Benton boys’ soccer team picked up its third win of the season with a 3-0 victory Tuesday, April 15, over WaMaC rival Williamsburg. Scoring one goal each were Andrew...
View ArticleArrest made after threats at Benton Community
The Benton County Sheriff’s Office has referred a 17-year-old juvenile from the Atkins area to Benton County Juvenile Court after a two-day investigation. The male juvenile was referred with two counts...
View ArticleBC girls lose, 2-0, at Williamsburg in soccer
Williamsburg 2, Benton 0 Benton Community’s girls’ soccer team traveled to Williamsburg, Tuesday, April 15, and lost in WaMaC action, 2-0. Lauren Biery had two shots on goal. With one shot on goal each...
View ArticleCity Council Roundup – Van Horne, April 14, 2014
CITY OF VAN HORNE Regular Council Meeting April 14, 2014 6:30 P.M. The meeting was called to order at the new City Hall at 6:30 p.m. by Mayor Junge Council Present: Parmenter, Carlson, Norton,...
View ArticleCity of Keystone: 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 Keystone has received the 2013 Tree City USA award 24th Annual...
View ArticleCITY COUNCIL ROUNDUP: Luzerne
Luzerne City Council April 3, 2014 The Luzerne City Council was met April 3 with Mayor John Brandt opening the meeting, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Council members Dwight Glinsmann, Kelly...
View Article4-H NEWS: Iowa Ever Readies
Iowa Ever Readies The April 6, 2014 meeting of the Iowa Ever Readies was called to order by acting leadership team president Rachel Montgomery. There were 27 members present. The meeting was held at...
View ArticleNOXIOUS WEED NOTICE – Benton County
PUBLIC NOTICE DESTRUCTION OF NOXIOUS WEEDS Each owner and each person in possession or control of any lands in Benton County shall cut, burn or otherwise destroy all noxious weeds thereon, as...
View ArticleBC, Belle Plaine compete at Bobcat Relays
Benton Bobcat Relays Thursday, April 17, 2014 Van Horne, IA Boys’ team scores Williamsburg 140.50 Vinton-Shellsburg 108 Mount Vernon 101 Clear Creek-Amana 77 Aplington Parkersburg 71 Belle Plaine 60...
View ArticleBelle Plaine Council Agenda, April 21, 2014
Belle Plaine Committee of the Whole Meeting April 21, 2014, 5:00 p.m. City Hall, Council Chambers Tentative Agenda Work Session Items presented on the Committee of the Whole agenda are for review and...
View ArticleOBITUARY: Elaine Irene Jensen
SHREVEPORT, LA – Elaine Irene Jensen, 73, died Monday, April 7, 2014, in Shreveport, LA, following a short illness. A memorial service was held at Faith Lutheran Church in Shreveport, LA, on Thursday,...
View ArticleOBITUARY: Viola Alice Stanek
KEYSTONE – Viola Alice Stanek, Beggs, OK, died Thursday, March 27, 2014 in Tulsa at the age of 92. She was born May 30, 1921, in Tama, daughter of the late Edward and Barbara (Prusha) Suchanek. Viola...
View ArticleBC boys edge CCA in golf
Benton vs. Clear Creek-Amana April 21, 2014 Tara Hills Golf Course (Par 36) Benton 169 Clear Creek-Amana 177 Benton Hunter Livermore 40 Cam Touro 40 Luke Stoll 44 Brennen Pace 45 Landen Pace 45 Nate...
View ArticleBC girls edge Clear Creek Amana in golf
BC girls’ golf vs. Clear Creek Amana Monday, April 21, at Amana Colonies Golf Course Varsity Benton 221 Clear Creek Amana 235 Benton varsity Morgan Kruse 52 Sidney Volz 55 Kaitlyn Pegump 56 Kenna...
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