Pet project, July 30, 2014
Flea and tick control Submitted by BERNICE KNOKE Question: My cat never goes outside, but she is scratching lately and I found a flea on her neck. I have a housedog and I keep him on the sidewalk when...
View ArticleYARD OF THE MONTH: Tad and Debbie McMillan
This month’s Yard of the Month belongs to Tad and Debbie McMillan of 1109 16th Street. Their neighbor, Wayne Parizek, nominated the McMillans for this honor, saying their front yard was colorful and...
View ArticleBelle Plaine Mayor newsletter – August 2014
FROM THE DESK OF THE MAYOR DAVE FISH Dear Citizens of Belle Plaine: Where does one start when talking about the annual Belle Plaine “Old Fashion” Fourth of July? Start with the weather, simply...
View ArticleAgenda set for Belle Plaine City Council, Monday, Aug. 4
Belle Plaine City Council Meeting City Hall – Council Chambers Monday August 4, 2014 @ 6:00 pm Tentative Schedule Call to order Roll Call Pledge of Allegiance Approval of Consent Agenda- Council...
View ArticleOBITUARY: Susan Marie Nolan
Susan Marie Nolan (nee Light) of St. Charles MO and formerly of Newhall, passed away Thursday, July 31, 2014. She was the beloved wife of Larry Nolan of Van Horne, loving mother of Patrick Nolan,...
View ArticleSearch results in charges
At about 7 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 2, the Benton County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a missing person on the Cedar River about one-half mile south of the Benton/Buchanan Road in Benton County....
View ArticleSupervisors to meet Tuesday, Aug. 5, in Vinton
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING August 5, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. Benton County Board of Supervisors Room 1. 9:00 A.M. Call to Order 2. Approve minutes 3. Authorize Chairman to sign Builders...
View ArticleObituary: Aloise Bernice Holland
Aloise Bernice Holland, 91, Norway, passed away August 2, 2014 at Colonial Manor Care Center. Services: Tuesday, August 5, 2014, 1:00 pm, Norway United Methodist Church with Rev. Rose Marie Calderon –...
View ArticleBenton County woman wins $30,000 lottery prize
DES MOINES – A Benton County woman has won a $30,000 lottery prize. Kate Hoeck of Atkins claimed the 38th of 86 top prizes of $30,000 available in the Iowa Lottery’s “Crossword” instant-scratch game....
View ArticleObituary: Flora Belle Williams
Former Belle Plaine resident Flora Belle Williams, 99, passed away on May 1, 2014, at Cedar Valley Hospice House in Waterloo. She joined Our Heavenly Father and her husband, Randall. Flora was born...
View ArticleBenton County College News, Aug. 6, 2014
Local students receive degrees from the University of Iowa IOWA CITY – Approximately 5,000 students received degrees from the University of Iowa at the close of the 2014 spring semester. Students from...
View ArticleBelle Plaine Library News, Aug. 6, 2014
HOURS Monday through Thursday: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m. to noon Find our website, at www.belleplaine.lib.ia.us. If you’d like a password to renew materials from...
View ArticleState director praises Belle Plaine’s efforts
Tour is given of community and old Benco building By JIM MAGDEFRAU Star Press Union editor It started with a chat at Casey’s in Belle Plaine. State Senator Tim Kapucian saw Sheila Hlas, Belle Plaine...
View ArticleExcited to help Benton County
Emily Upah is new BDG director By JIM MAGDEFRAU Star Press Union editor It was a big week last week and she hadn’t even officially started her job. The week for Emily Upah, named recently as new Benton...
View ArticleCrystal Ball, Aug. 6, 2014
Vacation I’m on vacation this week. I’m not going anywhere, so as usual, it’s more of a stay-cation. Those are the best. My vacation time tends to be sort of unconventional. It’s often more fun (and...
View ArticleSour Grapes, Aug. 6, 2014
I am getting back to the normal routine. It’s an adjustment after working for three straight days on the Benton County Fairgrounds, where my office is either my car or a portion of a table in the 4-H...
View ArticleBenton County Letters, Aug. 6, 2014
Thank You Obama? To the editor, Since I live out of town, I am a little late in responding to a recent letter that concluded by thanking our “leader” for his hard work. The writer thanked Mr. Obama,...
View ArticleDevelopment is key for Belle Plaine
Council meets new BDG director; update given on landfill By JIM MAGDEFRAU Star Press Union editor Development. Landfill. Mosquitoes. The Belle Plaine City Council received updates on all of these...
View ArticleTara Hills Men’s League, Aug. 5, 2014
Tara Hills Men’s League Tuesday, August 5, 2014 Week 5, 2nd Half Olberding 195 T. Rausch 193 Petersen 180 Van Scoyoc 156 O’Brien 143 Junge 141 Team Todd Rausch wins second half. Playoff on Tuesday,...
View ArticleApplications for ISU Extension Master Gardener being accepted
Are you an avid gardener, but would like to know more about gardening, plants and horticulture? Would you like to meet people who share your interest in gardening? If so, you may be interested in...
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