OBITUARY: James A. Morrow
Funeral services are Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2014, for James A. Morrow, 74, Belle Plaine, at 11 a.m. at First Lutheran Church, Belle Plaine. Morrow went home to be with our Lord on August 15, 2014, at the...
View ArticleOBITUARY: Irvin G. Keiper
ATKINS – Irvin G. “Irv” Keiper, 100, died peacefully August 18, 2014 at his home. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 21, 2014, at St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church in Atkins with Pastor...
View ArticleFree, reduced-price meal guidelines announced
The policy for free and reduced-price school meals for children who are unable to pay the full price of meals has been released by the Iowa Department of Education. The meals are served through the...
View ArticleENGAGEMENT: Sarah Parr and Zachary Kopriva
Jeff and Marlene Parr of Van Horne are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Sarah Parr, to Zachary Kopriva, son of Curtis and Barbara Kopriva of Traer. Sarah is a graduate of Iowa...
View ArticleENGAGEMENT: Kasey Ranae Busta and Drew Dewey Trumbull
Together with their families, Kasey Ranae Busta and Drew Dewey Trumbull are happy to announce their upcoming wedding. Kasey is the daughter of Jayme and Kandi Busta of Atkins. Drew is the son of Doug...
View ArticleBenton County College News, Aug. 20, 2014
Upper Iowa University welcomes the Class of 2018 FAYETTE – Upper Iowa University is pleased to welcome the class of 2018 to campus. New students will begin class on August 25. The 2014-15 academic year...
View ArticleCrystal Ball, Aug. 20, 2014
On the road again Traveling with dogs is always an adventure. Traveling with dogs when one of those dogs is 11 weeks old is an adventure in over-packing. I had registered for an obedience training...
View ArticleSour Grapes, Aug. 20, 2014
There’s not much to report on my recent bicycle trip. Preparation for the trip meant having to change the back tire. I read. I studied. I bought tools. I even used tools. It went like a snap, if by...
View ArticleSchmidt wins grand champion market pig
Erin Schmidt of Watkins showed the Grand Champion Market Pig at the FFA Market Swine contest judged Thursday, Aug. 7, during the 2014 Iowa State Fair. Alexis Delaney of DeWitt claimed Reserve Grand...
View ArticleResidency for officers comes up again for Belle Plaine Police
Council stresses response time in meeting on August 18 By JIM MAGDEFRAU Star Press Union editor Does a Belle Plaine police officer need to live in or near Belle Plaine? The answer? Yes. Several months...
View ArticleRebranding and Upcoming visits to be discussed at BDG Meeting
The Benton Development Group Board of Directors will meet Wednesday, August 27, at the Urbana City Hall beginning at 7:00 p.m. Topics discussed throughout the meeting will include the rebranding...
View ArticleScores improve for Belle Plaine students
AYP report provides ‘kick-ass’ results By JIM MAGDEFRAU Star Press Union editor Improvement in elementary reading was pointed out in the Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) for Belle Plaine. It was...
View ArticleBenton scores well on AYP
‘No Child Left Behind’ report is given By JIM MAGDEFRAU Star Press Union editor VAN HORNE – “Knowing that we are in the final year established for meeting at the top of the proficiency rating, we are...
View ArticleSour Grapes, Aug. 27, 2014
I remember several decades ago that Westdale Mall was going to destroy Main Street. Now the mall is being demolished. Main Street is still here. Score one for Main Street. * * * I had so much fun...
View ArticleCrystal Ball, Aug. 27, 2014
The tail-end of summer This has been a great summer for gardening, at least from a watering perspective. After buying my handy-dandy 135-foot, 75-pound garden hose in the spring, I’ve hardly had to use...
View ArticleBC cross country team runs at Mount Vernon/Lisbon meet
Mount Vernon Invitational Boys Cross Country Meet Tuesday, August 26, 2014 Mount Vernon, IA Team standings Dubuque Hempstead 18 Mount Vernon-Lisbon 55 Vinton-Shellsburg 85 Benton Community 146...
View ArticleMotorcyclist killed in accident in Benton County
The Iowa State Patrol reports that a Wisconsin man was killed in an accident on Highway 30, Tuesday, Aug. 26. Killed was Charles B. Bonikowske, 63, Ogdensburg, WI. According to the patrol, Bonikowske...
View ArticleHALL OF FAME – Oink Henderson and Squealers join the Iowa Rock N Roll Hall of...
A band well known for years in the area received statewide recognition, when Oink Henderson and Squealers is going to be inducted into the Iowa Rock N Roll Hall of Fame. On Sunday, Aug. 31, the band...
View ArticleLady Plainsmen open volleyball season at Keota
Belle Plaine at Keota Tournament Monday, Aug. 25, 2014 Belle Plaine 25, English Valleys 12 Belle Plaine 26, English Valleys 24 Belle Plaine opened its volleyball season at Keota, winning one game and...
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