One person is killed in accident on Highway 21
The Iowa State Patrol reports a Waterloo man was killed in a three-vehicle accident, Monday, July 7, on Iowa Highway 21, near the intersection with Benton County’s 71st Street, at 11:30 a.m. According...
View ArticleConservation board to meet
The next regular meeting of the Benton Soil and Water Conservation District Commissioners will be held on Wednesday, July 16, 2014, at the district office, located at 1705 West D Street, Vinton, IA....
View ArticleRestoring the prairie
Belle Plaine cuts ribbon on new prairie park on July 1 By JIM MAGDEFRAU Star Press Union editor No. Those aren’t just weeds on the south end of town. It’s a prairie park. Belle Plaine’s Partners for...
View ArticleGrant to help with restoration of courthouse tower clock
Benton County Attorney David C. Thompson recently announced Vinton Unlimited, on behalf of the citizens of Benton County, was awarded a Historical Resource Development (HDRP) grant in the amount of...
View ArticleBelle Plaine Honor Roll – Second Semester 2014
Belle Plaine Second Semester 2013-2014 Junior High Honor Roll – 3.0 or Higher Seventh grade Kendra Alcott Brock Balvin Ashton Bohlen Macie Boots Hope Brecht Brian Cahow Brandy Carlson Devin Croft...
View ArticleCrystal Ball, July 9, 2014
The shoes of summer Summer brings with it a long list of traditions. Sweet corn. Fireworks. Tomatoes. Parades. Fireflies. Cookouts. Canning and freezing garden produce. Watermelon. New shoes. Yeah. New...
View ArticleSour Grapes, July 9, 2014
I’m home. I recognize most of the vehicles I see and the people in them. But still, there’s nothing like a quick get-away into Chicago for a weekend of music, family and food. With the doctors in our...
View ArticleBenton County Letters, July 9, 2014
Activist SCOTUS Latest ruling by the Supreme Court (SCOTUS) in McCutcheon vs. FEC, is just another in the long string of decisions by conservative, activist justices on the Supreme Court. This ruling...
View ArticleDevelopment continues – City council approves incentive program, but will...
By JIM MAGDEFRAU Star Press Union editor BELLE PLAINE – For the past five years the downtown building incentive program has helped 39 businesses in Belle Plaine. The Belle Plaine City Council voted...
View ArticleCity Council Roundup – Atkins, July 7, 2014
Atkins City Council July 7, 2014 Atkins, Iowa Council met in regular session. Members present were: Weston Bishop, Connie Drahos, Kevin Korsmo, Diane Herman, and Tim Harbach. Absent: Mayor Becker....
View ArticleBenton girls win first round over Tipton
Benton 17, Tipton 0 A 10-run first inning set the tone for the 17-0 win by Benton (36-4) over Tipton (1-23) in the first round of Class 3A softball action, Tuesday, July 8, at Van Horne. Winning...
View ArticleHelp protect soil & water resources
Two seats open on local board The seats of two members of the Benton Soil & Water Conservation District Board will expire this year. Successors will be chosen at the November general election....
View ArticleSheriff’s department in sTEP program
The Benton County Sheriff’s Office as part of their grant from the Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau participated in the July 1 – July 7, 2014, sTEP enforcement wave. The focus of this project is both...
View ArticleChelsea man killed in accident in near Vining
Dennis W. Ohlen, 58, Chelsea, was killed in a two-vehicle accident, Thursday, July 10, 2014, northwest of Vining. According to the Iowa State Patrol, Ohlen was driving a 2002 Chevrolet Blazer on Tama...
View ArticleBelle Plaine gets two more SICL wins in baseball
Belle Plaine 11, Montezuma 1 Belle Plaine picked up another SICL baseball win Wednesday, July 9, over Montezuma, 11-1, in five innings. Winning pitcher Trey Squiers threw for five innings, allowed two...
View ArticleObituary: Mary Ann Stumpff
NORWAY – Mary Ann Stumpff, 85, Norway, died Saturday, July 5, 2014, in Cedar Rapids. Services were Wednesday, July 9, 2014, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Norway, with the Rev. Craig Steimel...
View ArticleBobcats win at Waterloo East, split with Solon
Benton 4, Waterloo East 1 Benton Community traveled to Waterloo on Wednesday, July 9, winning the first game in non-conference baseball action, 4-1. Winning pitcher Clayton Wheeler allowed five hits,...
View ArticleBP softball closes season at Sigourney
Sigourney 11, Belle Plaine 1 Belle Plaine closed its softball season in the second round of tournament action, losing to Sigourney, 11-1, at Sigourney on Wednesday, July 9. Losing pitcher Morgan...
View ArticleBelle Plaine Council plans special meeting
Belle Plaine City Council – Special Meeting City Hall – Council Chambers Tuesday July 15 @ 1:00 pm Tentative Schedule 1. Call to order 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of Consent Agenda 4. kc alleys, Inc....
View ArticleBobcats lose two at Marion
Marion 4, Benton 3 Benton’s baseball team (13-20) dropped two WaMaC games at Marion (21-12), Friday, July 11, losing the first game, 4-3, in eight innings. Starting pitcher Nate Woeste threw for 6 1/3...
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