Brazilian teen gets a taste of Belle Plaine
A Brazilian teen recently ended a month-long stay in Iowa as part of the Lions Club International Youth Camp and Exchange Program. Bella Vilela, 16, of São José dos Campos, Brazil, spent most of July...
View ArticleAugust newsletter from the desk of Belle Plaine Mayor Dave Fish
I hope everyone had a great Fourth of July. Belle Plaine was a very lively place starting at about 3 p.m. on the third until the fireworks were shot off at dusk on the fourth! I would like to thank...
View ArticleMethodists have Bible School
Christ United Methodist Church, Belle Plaine, hosted a four-session vacation Bible school, Kingdom Rock, July 22-25. VBS Director Wendy Hubbell, wife of the Rev. Steve Hubbell, was in charge of the...
View ArticleReunion planned for Benton Community Class of ’73
The Benton Community High School Class of 1973 will host a reunion Saturday, Aug. 31, at the Longbranch Hotel & Convention Center, 90 Twixt Town Road NE, Cedar Rapids, beginning at 5 p.m. Former...
View ArticleSour Grapes, July 31, 2013
After months of anticipation, we’re happy to say the baby is here. Yes, the one we’ve been waiting for, with the media covering every moment and hanging on edge for the arrival. Niece Emily and husband...
View ArticleBenton County Letters, July 31, 2013
Service on the Lincoln Highway We all have heard our parents’ advice. “Allow extra time when traveling.” However, with our busy schedules we seldom leave an adequate cushion of time before we buckle up...
View ArticleGuest Editorial – Tim Kapucian
Ignorance or arrogance? By TIM KAPUCIAN State Senator The recent announcement of the 2013 World Food Prize laureates has piqued a renewed biotech debate in the world of agriculture. Genetic selection...
View ArticleBenton Community school registration set for Aug. 5
Registration for K-12 students attending Benton Community School District this fall will be held Monday, Aug. 5 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the middle/high school in Van Horne. A school supply list is...
View ArticleSchool registration Aug. 12 in Belle Plaine
Registration for students attending Belle Plaine Community Schools this fall will be Monday, Aug. 12 in the high school cafeteria from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. School pictures will be taken at registration...
View ArticleBenton County Fair – Flowers, garden, sewing, crafts, photography and wine
OPEN CLASS – DEPARTMENT G – FLOWERS Annuals and Biennials Coleus – Blue: Carla Albertsen, Van Horne; Red-Jackie Werner, Van Horne; White: Winifred Nolan, Van Horne Geranium, red – Blue: Cam Wood,...
View ArticleGovernor’s Charity Steer Show celebrates 31st year at Iowa State Fair
AMES – Families of seriously ill children will be supported by the 25 steers that will be shown in the 2013 Governor’s Charity Steer Show at the Iowa State Fair on Saturday, Aug. 10. This is the 31st...
View ArticleClass 4A Softball All-State announced
All-State Softball, Iowa Girls Coaches’ Association 4A First Team Grade Name School 11 Paige Lowary DC-G 12 Karly Olson Winterset 9 Taylor Goode Norwalk 10 McKenzie Ellis...
View ArticleBelle Plaine City Council Meeting Agenda – Aug. 5, 2013
The Belle Plaine City Council will meet in regular session Monday, Aug. 5 at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall. Tentative Agenda 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Pledge of Allegiance 4....
View ArticleINA ALL-STATE BASEBALL – Seven area players make all-state teams
Seven players from Iowa, Poweshiek and Benton counties were selected to the Iowa Newspaper Association’s all-state teams, announced today. BGM of Brooklyn and Montezuma each had two players named to...
View ArticleVictor, Brooklyn firefighters respond to semi blaze on I-80
Williamsburg department also called to accident that injured four people and closed portion of Interstate near Victor By BRIAN RATHJEN brathjen@dmreg.com Four people were injured following a fiery...
View ArticleCrop dusting helicopter forced to make off-field landing in Vinton
The Vinton Police Department, Fire Department, and North Benton Ambulance were dispatched to a field behind Theisen’s Supply in Vinton at approximately 10:32 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 6, for a report of an...
View ArticleMosquito spraying Aug. 7 in Belle Plaine
The City of Belle Plaine issued an electronic notice Wednesday that mosquito spraying will take place this evening, Aug. 7.
View ArticleYard of the Month
A woman who has gardened for roughly two decades has been named Belle Plaine Partners for Beautification Yard of the Month honoree for August. In the five years Cindy Ford has lived at 508 Seventh St.,...
View ArticleFire Saturday at Bostian farm
The Belle Plaine Fire Department responded to a fire at the Bill Bostian farm southwest of Belle Plaine Saturday evening. At about 6 p.m. Aug. 3, Bostian noticed smoke coming from a Quonset where he...
View ArticleAlex and Jamyra Siek return to Iowa to run Van Horne restaurant
By JIM MAGDEFRAU Star Press Union editor For the past month, new owners of the Crooked Antler Lodge have brought their experience from the west coast and from catering events in Iowa City to the Van...
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