Sour Grapes — a few week’s worth
Nov. 19, 2014 Veterans I think that for three weeks in a row we’ve featured benefits for area people. It’s amazing the turnout I’ve seen for some of these events. I’ve always said, if you want to see a...
View ArticleRichard Folkmann
NEWHALL – Richard Folkmann, 86, Newhall, passed away Saturday, Nov. 15, 2014, at the Vinton Lutheran Home following an extended illness. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 18, at St....
View ArticleSupervisors to meet Tuesday, Nov. 18, in Vinton
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING November 18, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. Benton County Board of Supervisors Room 9:00 A.M. Call to Order Approve minutes 9:00 a.m. – Presentation/acceptance of Courthouse drawing...
View ArticleDonaldson closing
‘This time I think it’s for real’ By Dann Hayes dhayes1@registermedia.com What had been feared for some time has happened – Donaldson in Grinnell is closing its doors after 62-years in business. “Many...
View ArticleCITY COUNCIL ROUNDUP: Atkins, Nov. 17, 2014
Atkins City Council November 17, 2014 Atkins, Iowa Council met in regular session. Members present were: Weston Bishop, Kevin Korsmo, Diane Herman, and Tim Harbach. Absent: Connie Drahos. Mayor...
View ArticleBenton County hires temporary animal control officer
Meeting is planned in December on what do about animal control By JIM MAGDEFRAU Star Press Union editor VINTON – While Benton County seeks to find a new animal control officer, Sheriff Randy Forsyth...
View ArticleBelle Plaine Library News
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 ArticleBP SCHOOL BOARD: Driving or walking to school?
Belle Plaine school board asks for policy recommendation on school permits By JIM MAGDEFRAU Star Press Union editor BELLE PLAINE – Who should walk to school? Who gets to drive to school? The question...
View ArticleBenton unanimously approves restructuring of elementary
School board also changes schedule changes for secondary By JIM MAGDEFRAU Star Press Union editor VAN HORNE – The Benton Community Board of Directors unanimously approved a major restructuring of the...
View ArticleART ON DISPLAY
Supervisors accept painting for display in the courthouse On the next trip to the courthouse in Vinton, expect to see artwork from some of the artists who live in the county. The first painting to be...
View ArticleMidWestOne Financial Group Inc. and Central Bancshares Inc. agree to merge
Creation of a nearly $3 billion asset publicly traded financial services company IOWA CITY, IA and GOLDEN VALLEY, MN – MidWestOne Financial Group Inc. (“MidWestOne”), parent of MidWestOne Bank,...
View ArticleBenton supervisors plan Tuesday meeting
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING November 25, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. Benton County Board of Supervisors Room 1. 9:00 A.M. Call to Order 2. Approve minutes 3. 9:10 a.m. Carol Zander re:...
View ArticlePolice search for two in robbery
Two black men suspected of stealing jewelry from Bill’s Grinnell Police are searching for two black men who allegedly stole jewelry from Bill’s Jewelry on Thursday, Nov. 20. According to Grinnell...
View ArticleOBITUARY: Dr. Howard K. Thomasson
Dr. Howard K. Thomasson, DDS, 86, died Friday, Nov. 21, 2014, at Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids. Memorial and Masonic Services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 26, at the First Congregational UCC...
View ArticleProposed improvements along U.S. 30 in Tama and Benton counties to be...
AMES – The Iowa Department of Transportation will hold a public information meeting Wednesday, Dec. 10, to discuss the proposed improvements at the intersection of U.S. 30 and U.S. 218 in Benton...
View ArticleObituary: Gilmore Julius Schanbacher
ATKINS – Gilmore Julius Schanbacher, 90, Cedar Rapids, and formerly of Atkins died Friday, Nov. 28, 2014, at the Vinton Lutheran Home. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 2,...
View ArticleBelle Plaine Council to meet Monday at 6 p.m.
Belle Plaine City Council Meeting City Hall – Council Chambers Monday December 1, 2014 @ 6:00 pm Tentative Schedule 1. Call to order 2. Roll Call 3. Pledge of Allegiance 4. Approval of Consent...
View ArticleBelle Plaine Wrestling vs. Don Bosco, Wilton
Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2014 At Belle Plaine High School Don Bosco 60, Belle Plaine 12 195: Zach Hickson (DB) over (BP) (For.) 220: Double Forfeit 285: Brandon French (DB) over (BP) (For.) 106: Gable Fox...
View ArticleBC wrestling vs Washington, IA, Iowa Valley
Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2014 Benton Community Atkins Elementary Washington 49, Benton Community 39 132: Dylan Beaver (BC) over Michael Ellingson (W) (Fall 1:57) 138: Keaton Sherwood (BC) over (W) (For.) 145:...
View ArticleCity acts on parking, med center, and hears about county issues
Mayor stays active with landfill and Highway 30 projects By JIM MAGDEFRAU Star Press Union editor BELLE PLAINE – Parking, medical center and updates on county issues highlighted a brief Belle Plaine...
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