Obituary: Michael Ray “Mike” Cohrt
SHELLSBURG – Michael Ray “Mike” Cohrt, 58, of Shellsburg, formerly of Palo, died Thursday, Sept. 11, 2014, at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids following a brief illness. A visitation will be held...
View ArticleBenton hosts cross country invite
Bobcat Invite Saturday, Sept. 13, 2014 Atkins, IA Varsity girls Williamsburg 51 North Linn 71 Solon 78 Vinton-Shellsburg 82 Mount Vernon-Lisbon 107 Benton Community 126 Independence 212 Clear...
View ArticleBelle Plaine Police Report, Sept. 15, 2014
Monday, Sept. 7, 2014 4:59 p.m. – Joshua Wolf, 30, Belle Plaine, was arrested in the 600 block of Sixth Ave. for violation of a protective order. He was transported to the Benton County Jail. 8:38 p.m....
View ArticleHawkeye Downs Speedway accident on Saturday
CEDAR RAPIDS – Cedar Rapids Police Officers and Firefighters responded to Hawkeye Downs Speedway, 4400 6th Street SW, on Saturday evening at 8:15 p.m. for an accident involving a motor home that...
View ArticleObituary: Chester “Fred” Fredericks
Chester “Fred” Fredericks, 91, Belle Plaine, passed away peacefully on Sept. 12, 2014, after a short illness. Funeral services are 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2014, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church,...
View ArticleJohn James “JP” Pickart
John James “JP” Pickart, 68, Norway, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2014. Funeral Mass will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, September 19, 2014, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Norway with Fr. Dennis Juhl...
View ArticleEdmond Charles Landuyt
BELLE PLAINE – Edmond Charles Landuyt, 60, Belle Plaine, died tragically Saturday, Sept. 13, 2014, in a car accident. He was born at the Corn Belt Hospital in Belle Plaine on Nov. 1, 1953, to Edmond R....
View ArticleJerome Francis Wilhelm
NEWHALL – Jerome Francis Wilhelm, 85, died Tuesday, September 16, 2014 at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids following an extended illness. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday,...
View ArticleBenton supervisors to meet Tuesday, Sept. 23
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING September 23, 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. Barb Greenlee Re: Set land use hearing date for...
View ArticleGrinnell police search for attempted murder suspect
Grinnell police issued an arrest warrant for Hal Charles Runner, 54, Gilman, for attempted murder on Thursday, Sept. 23. According to Police Sergeant Christopher Wray, Runner had confronted a former...
View ArticleAttempted murder suspect apprehended by Grinnell police
STAFF REPORTS powcr@dmreg.com Grinnell police have arrested Hal Charles Runner, 54, Gilman, on Thursday, Sept. 25 for attempted murder that occurred on Tuesday, Sept. 23. According to Grinnell Police...
View ArticleOBITUARY: Dean Reuben Ellenberger
Funeral services for Dean Reuben Ellenberger, 84, Belle Plaine, will be 1 p.m., Saturday, October 4, 2014, at First Lutheran Church in Belle Plaine, by Pastor Dean Duncan. He passed away Sept. 24,...
View ArticleOBITUARY: Michael A. Becker
Michael A. Becker, 59, Belle Plaine, died at his home on Friday, Sept. 19, 2014. Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 2, 2014, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, with Deacon Joe...
View ArticleBelle Plaine Mayor Newsletter, October 2014
FROM THE DESK OF THE MAYOR By Belle Plaine Mayor Dave Fish Dear Citizens of Belle Plaine: Sitting in my office, with my computer in the shop, leads me to wonder, does the mayor’s office come to a...
View ArticleSour grapes … 2 weeks worth
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View ArticleBenton Letters, Oct. 1, 2014
Fred Dear Editor: Even though election season is in full swing, I’d like to stray from my usual sparring with local members of the Conservative Right and tell you a story of deep appreciation. My dad,...
View ArticleWEDDING: Jolene Kaplan, Tyler Johnson
Jolene Kaplan and Tyler Johnson, both of Kansas City, MO, were united in marriage on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2014, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Belle Plaine. Deacon Joe Behounek officiated the 3 p.m....
View ArticleNEW ARRIVAL: Quinn Everly Kuelz
Kuelz Greg and Laura (Schlesselman) Kuelz, Evansville, WI, are the parents of a daughter, Quinn Everly, born July 26, 2014 in Madison, WI. Quinn weighed 7 pounds, 15 ounces and was 21 inches long....
View ArticleFive area couples to celebrate 50th anniversaries Oct. 4
Five area couples will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversaries Saturday, Oct. 4, with an evening of music and dancing from 7 to 11 p.m. at the Ponderosa, Walford. Dale and Kay St. John, Belle...
View ArticleANNIVERSARY: Darrell and Rita Pickering
Darrell and Rita Pickering will note their 50th wedding anniversary with a celebration on Saturday, Oct. 11, 7–11 p.m. at the Keystone Turner Hall. Music is provided by the Do’s & the Don’ts....
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