City Council Roundup, Atkins, Aug. 4, 2014
Atkins City Council August 4, 2014 Atkins, Iowa Council met in regular session. Members present were: Weston Bishop, Connie Drahos, Diane Herman, and Tim Harbach. Council member Kevin Korsmo was...
View ArticleBDG had monthly meeting in Blairstown
The Benton Development Group Board of Directors (BD) met Wednesday, July 30, 2014 in Blairstown, in the community room. The meeting was attended by over 20 board and community members. Emily Upah was...
View ArticleBenton supervisors to meet Friday afternoon
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING August 8, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. Benton County Board of Supervisors Room 2:00 p.m. Call to Order Approve minutes Approve claims Approve DECAT Administration Claim Approve plan...
View ArticleObituary: Marie Johanna Reinhart
NORWAY – Marie Johanna Reinhart, formerly of Norway and Walford, died peacefully Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2014, at Hallmar Nursing Home in Cedar Rapids. On Jan. 20, 1948, she married Dr. Virgil Reinhart at St....
View ArticleOBITUARY: Catherine Mae Smith
BLAIRSTOWN – Catherine Mae Smith, 94, of Blairstown, died Thursday morning, Aug. 7, 2014, at the Keystone Care Center, Keystone. Funeral services were Monday, Aug. 11, 2014, at Kloster Funeral Home,...
View ArticleIowa State Fair – Aug. 13, 2014
Iowans receive high honors in state fair fine arts competition The top artists from across the country put their skills to the test at the Fine Arts competition judged prior to the start of the 2014...
View ArticleKeystone gets ready for barbecue roundup
The Keystone Turner Hall is gearing up again for food and music as it holds its seventh annual barbecue round up, Saturday, Aug. 16, at the Turner Hall. Things start early as they plan a tractorcade...
View ArticleLions give back to the community
The Van Horne Lions appreciates all of those who have attended breakfasts, placed cans and bottles in the recycling bins and bought garbage bags. With the funds received, the Lions were able to...
View ArticleCrystal Ball – Aug. 13, 2014
Making a joyful noise . . . or not I needed a vacation last week to get over my vacation from the previous week. I suspect I am not alone in this post-vacation condition. After having a week to one’s...
View ArticleSour Grapes, Aug. 13, 2014
About one year ago I filled in and took some pictures of the Oktoberfest Parade in the Amanas. Highlights included seeing longtime friend Meg Merckens in the parade, and then longer time friend Carl...
View ArticleBenton County Letters, Aug. 13, 2014
Alive and well Dear Editor: It was good to hear from Tony Jones after quite a long while. It seems that his blustering conservative, anti-liberal viewpoint is alive and well. In response to his (and...
View ArticleVan Horne Newsletter, August/September 2014
Van Horne Community Newsletter August 2014 Greetings Van Horne area residents! Well summer is winding down and school has begun so please watch your driving habits as well as the new drivers just...
View ArticleAgenda set for Aug. 20 Benton School Board Meeting
BENTON COMMUNITY SCHOOL BOARD REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20, 2014, 7:30 P.M. BENTON COMMUNITY MS/HS Media Center 600 1ST STREET, VAN HORNE, IOWA TENTATIVE AGENDA: CALL TO ORDER 7:30 PM...
View ArticleCity Council Roundup, Van Horne, Aug. 11, 2014
CITY OF VAN HORNE Regular Council Meeting August 11, 2014 6:30 P.M. The meeting was called to order at City Hall at 6:30 p.m. by Mayor Martin Junge Council Present: Carlson, Allman, Parmenter,...
View ArticleCity Council Roundup, Blairstown, Aug. 11, 2014
BLAIRSTOWN COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS August 11, 2014 The regular meeting of the Blairstown City Council was held Monday, August 11, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. Members present were Davidson, Bierschenk, Mokas,...
View ArticleCounty officials speak to Iowa DOT about Highway 30 project
By JIM MAGDEFRAU Star Press Union editor A delegation of Benton County officials appeared before the Iowa Department of Transportation Commission last Tuesday, Aug. 12, to urge the commission to...
View ArticleAgendas given for Monday city council meetings in Belle Plaine
Committee of the Whole Meeting August 18, 2014 5:00 pm City Hall, Council Chambers Tentative Agenda Work Session * Items presented on the Committee of the Whole agenda are for review and discussion...
View ArticleBelle Plaine School Board to meet Wednesday, Aug. 20
BELLE PLAINE BOARD OF EDUCATION – REGULAR MEETING Belle Plaine Community School District Meeting date/time/location: Wednesday, August 20, 2014 at 7:00 p.m., Longfellow Elementary School, 707-7th...
View ArticleSupervisors have busy meeting Tuesday, Aug. 19
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING August 19, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. Benton County Board of Supervisors Room 1. 9:00 A.M. Call to Order 2. 9:00 a.m. Land Use Administrator/staff: Set Land Use...
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