Plainsmen rally to edge Montezuma in regional final
Belle Plaine 48, Montezuma 46 Belle Plaine (23-1) rallied in the regional final for a big win over Montezuma, 48-46, in 1A boys’ basketball at Brooklyn, Thursday, Feb. 26. Belle Plaine outscored...
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SLIM JANSS LANES – KEYSTONE Turner Mixed Couples Bowling League 2/26/2015 – Week 20 of 25 Mudhens 49-31 Fifth Place 43-37 Gutter Huggers 39-41 Pickering Trucking 38-42 Knaack Lawncare 37-43 JAB 34-46...
View ArticleBelle Plaine City Council to meet Monday, March 2
Belle Plaine City Council Meeting City Hall – Council Chambers March 2, 2015 @ 6:00 pm Tentative Schedule Call to order Roll Call Pledge of Allegiance Approval of Consent Agenda- Council Minutes of...
View ArticleNegotiations to begin for Belle Plaine teachers’ contracts
BELLE PLAINE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION PUBLIC MEETING – NEGOTIATIONS SESSION Meeting date/time/location: Wednesday, March 4, 2015 at 4:15 p.m., Longfellow Elementary School, 707-7th...
View ArticlePlainsmen earn trip to state tournament with substate win
Belle Plaine 79, Marquette Catholic 69 The Belle Plaine Plainsmen again had a strong finish, outscoring Marquette Catholic of Bellevue, 13-3, in overtime to pick up a substate win and their first ever...
View ArticleOBITUARY: Jon K. Hapgood
Jon K. Hapgood, 79, of Parkersburg, formerly of New Hampton, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2015, at Franklin General Hospital in Hampton. Services are set for Wednesday, March 4, 2015, at 11 a.m....
View ArticleOBITUARY: Lois Schuchmann
Lois Schuchmann, 72, of Cedar Rapids, was called to her home with Jesus Christ on Feb. 28, 2015, at St. Luke’s Hospital, a result of non-smoker’s lung cancer. She is survived by her husband, Fred; son...
View ArticleIn the Statehouse – Dawn Pettengill Newsletter
Dear Friends and Neighbors, Today, please hug your friends and family members close and tell them you love them dearly…yes, even if you’re mad at each other. After the tragedies happening at home,...
View ArticleBelle Plaine Mayor Newsletter, March 2015
FROM THE DESK OF THE MAYOR By Dave Fish, Belle Plaine Mayor Dear Citizens of Belle Plaine: IS IT SPRING YET?? I KNOW I’M READY FOR IT! Recycling Let us start this with some positive items. Thanks to...
View ArticleCouncil approves budget, discusses garbage and bonding
Belle Plaine also hears updates on Herring Hotel, energy audit By JIM MAGDEFRAU Star Press Union editor BELLE PLAINE – There were no objections to the proposed city budget as the Belle Plaine City...
View ArticleOBITUARY: Daniel Schrader
Daniel R. Schrader, 53, Cedar Rapids, died Tuesday, March 3, 2015, at his home following a sudden illness. Funeral Mass is 11 a.m. Friday, March 6, 2015, at St. John XXIII Catholic Church by the Rev....
View ArticleState Senate Report: Tim Kapucian
Funnel fun By Tim Kapucian State Senator, District 38, Assistant Republican Leader Greetings from under the Golden Dome. This is the first funnel week of the session. That means any bill, other than an...
View ArticleBenton Supervisors to meet March 10
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING March 10, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. Benton County Board of Supervisors Room 1. 9:00 A.M. Call to Order 2. Approve minutes 3. Approve claims 4. Approve Decat claim...
View ArticleVan Horne Newsletter March/April 2015
Van Horne Community Newsletter March 2015 Greetings Van Horne area residents! At our March council meeting we approved a contract for the removal of non-registered pets or any other animals from the...
View ArticleAgenda set for supervisors on Tuesday
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING March 17, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. Benton County Board of Supervisors Room 9:00 A.M. Call to Order 9:00 a.m. – Set date for land use hearing requested by Barbara Galkowski in...
View ArticleBelle Plaine Council to meet Monday, March 16
Belle Plaine City Council Meeting City Hall – Council Chambers Monday March16, 2015 @ 6:00 pm Tentative Schedule Call to order Roll Call Pledge of Allegiance Approval of Consent Agenda- Council Minutes...
View ArticleBelle Plaine School Board to meet March 18
BELLE PLAINE BOARD OF EDUCATION – REGULAR MEETING Belle Plaine Community School District Meeting date/time/location: Wednesday, March 18, 2015 at 6:45 p.m., Longfellow Elementary School, 707-7th...
View ArticleBenton School Board to meet March 18 in Van Horne
BENTON COMMUNITY BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR BOARD MEETING 7:30 P.M., WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2015 MS/HS Media Center, 600 1st Street, Van Horne, IA TENTATIVE AGENDA CALL TO ORDER 7:30 PM. DELEGATIONS,...
View ArticleOBITUARY: Dennis D. Hertle
ATKINS – Dennis D. Hertle, 72, Atkins, died Saturday, March 14, 2015, at home following a sudden illness. A Gathering of Family and Friends will be held Saturday, April 11, 2015, from 1 to 3 p.m. at...
View ArticleCity of Belle Plaine agrees to purchase school’s park areas
City has no interest in empty school buildings By JIM MAGDEFRAU Star Press Union editor BELLE PLAINE – What once belonged to the school will now belong to the city, as the Belle Plaine City Council...
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