Benton County Letters, June 4, 2014
Banquet I would like to say kudos to the Benton Community FFA on the great job done sponsoring their recent awards banquet. The meal was delicious. The awards ceremony was very uplifting. The programs...
View ArticleTara Hills Men’s League – June 3, 2014
Tara Hills Men’s League Tuesday, June 3, 2014 Week 2, First Half Junge 185 Olberding 172 Petersen 169 O’Brien 167 T. Rausch 164 Van Scoyoc 151 Scores under 40 Rod O’Brien 33 Al Rausch 35 Todd...
View ArticleExtension council nominating committee appointed
Four Benton County residents have been appointed to the Extension Council Nominating Committee, Shannon Feuerbach, current Extension Council Chair, announced. Committee members selected to nominate...
View ArticleAgenda for special BP school work session
BELLE PLAINE BOARD OF EDUCATION – BOARD WORK SESSION Belle Plaine Community School District Meeting date/time/location: Tuesday, June 10, 2014 at 6:45 p.m., Longfellow Elementary School, 707-7th...
View ArticlePossible solution found for proposed truck wash in Belle Plaine
Neighbors voice objections; possible new location found By JIM MAGDEFRAU Star Press Union editor BELLE PLAINE – A possible truck wash. A fence around a pool. Water restrictions. The Belle Plaine City...
View ArticleAnniversary: Vernon and Mary Blomme
Vernon and Mary Blomme, Belle Plaine, will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary with a card shower and quiet dinner. The former Mary Ellen Collum and Vernon Blomme were married June 12, 1954, at...
View ArticleWedding: Jodi Fowler and Evan Hrabak
Mr. and Mrs. Evan and Jodi Hrabak were united in marriage on Feb. 22, 2014, at the Prairie Lakes Church in Cedar Falls. Pastor Gabe Berger was the officiant. A reception for family and friends...
View ArticleBenton County College News, June 11, 2014
Hawkeye announces dean’s list for spring semester WATERLOO – Hawkeye Community College announces the dean’s list for Spring Semester. The dean’s list is official recognition of outstanding academic...
View ArticleMain Street Iowa recognizes achievements
Award-winning projects and volunteers honored from Belle Plaine Belle Plaine Community Development was recognized at the 27th annual Main Street Iowa Awards celebration that was held on Friday, May 2,...
View ArticleCrystal Ball, June 11, 2014
Much ado about mulch It’s June and I’m in the middle of my annual love/hate battle with garden mulch. I love the way my flower beds look when they are covered with a tidy layer of fresh mulch. I hate...
View ArticleSour Grapes, June 11, 2014
With age, comes wisdom. The older I get, the more I distrust that doctrine. I’m paraphrasing H.L. Mencken, who is a great source for quotes and honest cynicism. A few more: “A good politician is quite...
View ArticleCelebrate. Remember. Fight Back.
Relay For Life is this Friday evening in Van Horne Did you know? The funds raised through Relay For Life events and other programs help the American Cancer Society finish the fight against this...
View ArticlePreschool scholarship funding available
Better Tomorrows Early Childhood Iowa is announcing that applications are available for preschool tuition assistance for children who reside in Benton and Tama County. In order to qualify for...
View ArticleChelsea Sesquicentennial Celebration Update
The Chelsea Sesquicentennial Celebration is quickly approaching! The planning committee has a line-up of contests, displays and activities planned for all ages during the celebration, which will be...
View ArticleVan Horne Newsletter June/July 2014
Van Horne Community Newsletter June 2014 Greetings Van Horne area residents! I am back making my own comments this month. Thanks to Linda for bailing me out last month. I wish to thank all the...
View ArticleBenton County Sheriff: Enforcement wave results for Benton County
The Benton County Sheriff’s Office as part of their grant from the Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau participated in the May 19 – June 1 2014 sTEP enforcement wave. The focus of this project is both...
View ArticleObituary: Lillian Schminke
Lillian (Koss) Schminke, 87, died Thursday, June 12, 2014, at Prairie Hills. Funeral services will be 10 a.m., Tuesday June 17, 2014, at St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church, Atkins. Burial will be in St....
View ArticleBP Committee of the Whole, Council to meet June 16
Belle Plaine Committee of the Whole Meeting June 16, 2014, 5:00 pm City Hall, Council Chambers Tentative Agenda - Work Session *** Items presented on the Committee of the Whole agenda are for review...
View ArticleBelle Plaine School Board Agenda, June 18, 2014
BELLE PLAINE BOARD OF EDUCATION – REGULAR MEETING Belle Plaine Community School District Meeting date/time/location: Wednesday, June 18, 2014 at 7:00 p.m., Longfellow Elementary School, 707-7th...
View ArticleSupervisors to meet Tuesday, June 17 in Vinton
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING June 17, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. Benton County Board of Supervisors Room 9:00 A.M. Call to Order Approve minutes Set date to amend FY15 budget 9:10 a.m. – Benton Development...
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