Morning Lifting: There will be NO morning lifting the week of February 13-17.
Garret Albers is a high school Social Studies teacher at Benton Community. He is also an assistant football coach, 7th grade basketball coach, and assistant golf coach. In his free time he enjoys many hobbies, but his favorite is to shout random fun facts at strangers and friends. He would like you to know that President Harry S Truman’s middle name is only the initial S. He also wants everyone to know that the origin of Daylight Savings Time is due to an attempt by the US to save resources during WWI, and has nothing to do with farmers. In reality, it helped consumer oriented business and hobbies (such as Mr. Albers’ favorite hobby: golf) spur growth as Americans after the war had more leisure time during daylight hours. That consumer centered growth continued throughout the roaring 20s, when urban economic areas experienced a boom while rural farming communities struggled.
*Mr. Albers had 4000 words typed up on the American economic developments since 1918, but we figured it would be better to just cut him off here and save everybody time.
Joe Davis and Clayton won The National Guard lifting challenge. Photo courtesy of Larry Carlson. #BeABobcat #APlaceToBelong
Its going to be a great weekend! #BeABobcat #APlaceToBelong
Here are some photos courtesy of Madilyn Colburn from Girls State Wrestling.
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Stats Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau Photos Courtesy of Madilyn Colburn
BC competes in IGHSAU State Championships for wrestling
Xtream Arena
200 E 9th St Ste 100
Coralville, IA 52241
Feb. 2 to 3, 2023
Benton results
135 - Lizzy Wolf (39-12) placed 8th and scored 8.0 team points.
Champ. Round 1 - Lizzy Wolf (Benton Community) 39-12 won by fall over Summer Wolff (Indianola) 21-9 (Fall 3:59)
Champ. Round 2 - Lizzy Wolf (Benton Community) 39-12 won by decision over Maddy Jansen (South Winneshiek) 28-19 (Dec 8-5)
Quarterfinal - Dakota Whitman (Independence) 48-5 won by fall over Lizzy Wolf (Benton Community) 39-12 (Fall 5:58)
Cons. Round 4 - Lizzy Wolf (Benton Community) 39-12 won by decision over Bella Mulder (Dallas Center-Grimes) 28-10 (Dec 8-5)
Cons. Round 5 - Cadence Bushong (Valley, West Des Moines) 37-5 won by fall over Lizzy Wolf (Benton Community) 39-12 (Fall 3:20)
7th Place Match - Shaylee Sutherland (Spencer) 43-8 won by fall over Lizzy Wolf (Benton Community) 39-12 (Fall 1:30)
170 - Jessa DeMoss (22-13) scored 3.0 team points.
Champ. Round 1 - Autumn Elsbury (South Tama County) 38-6 won by fall over Jessa DeMoss (Benton Community) 22-13 (Fall 1:23)
Cons. Round 1 - Jessa DeMoss (Benton Community) 22-13 won by fall over Aleah Eichenberger (NH/TV) 28-20 (Fall 4:56)
Cons. Round 2 - Leah Grimm (Osage) 37-6 won by tech fall over Jessa DeMoss (Benton Community) 22-13 (TF-1.5 5:59 (17-1))
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National School Counseling Week is February 6-10, 2023. We want to take this opportunity to thank our wonderful School Counselors for all that they do!
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2023 Wrestling Assignments 2A
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Student council will be selling crush cans February 6th-10th during lunch. Students can purchase a crush can for $1 and write a message to go with it. Buy one for your crush, a friend, or even yourself! They will be delivered on Valentine’s Day!
Starting our day here watching Lizzy win! #BeABobcat #APlaceToBelong
Beautiful sunrise in Bobcat Country!
Photo courtesy of Melisa Venneman
From Representative Thomas Gerhold:
The Capitol was treated to a huge wave of blue jacketed young people on Tuesday, the Future Farmers of America chapters from across the state, and it’s fantastic to see so many bright futures in the FFA! When I was an FFA member, most were guys and from a farm. Now, it seems the makeup has almost flipped to majority being female and not from a farm. It’s great to see all of them involved.
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This is my 5th year teaching 3 year old preschool and I grow more in love with it every year!! My husband and I live in Blairstown and have 3 kids. Our daughters, Mallory and Jaden, are in college and our son, Jordan is a Sr. at Benton. My life outside of school has slowed down considerably with only having one child in extracurricular activities! I am hoping that having 3 kids out on their own my husband and I will find the time to get back into golfing, traveling, and finding that new balance in our lives!! I'm looking forward to it!!
Benton Community and Central Lutheran will be on a 2 hour delay tomorrow morning, Friday, February 3rd. No morning activities or weight room.
Photos from Girls State Wrestling courtesy of Stacy Wolf. Post 2 of 2. Bobcat proud! #BeABobcat #APlaceToBelong
Post 2 of 2 Student council sponsored OCHO (stands for backward homecoming) Anything but a backpack day. #BeABobcat #APlaceToBelong
Winter Safe Driving Tip: Please defrost or scrape your entire windshield before driving. Not doing so could get you a ticket of $135!
My name is Jena Heishman and I teach first grade at Atkins Elementary. This is my 11th year teaching. My husband and I were born and raised here and now I am proud to say my three kids also attend Benton Community. I enjoy spending time with family and supporting my kids in all of their hobbies and activities!
Benton School Board Names Dr. James Bieschke
Next District Superintendent
February 1, 2023
VAN HORNE, IA — The Benton Community School District School Board has named Dr. James Bieschke as the district’s next superintendent.
Dr. Bieschke is the current associate superintendent and school business official in Benton CSD, where he is responsible for overall operations of business services, transportation, technology, food service, and buildings and grounds. He is also a member of the American Association of School Superintendents and was a finalist for the Iowa Secondary Principal of the Year in 2018.
Previously, Dr. Bieschke served as high school principal of Benton Community High School.
Board members worked with Grundmeyer Leader Services to conduct the search. Bieschke interviewed with two stakeholder interview groups consisting of students, parents, teachers, and community members on Tuesday, January 31.
“I'm excited for the opportunity to serve as the next superintendent of Benton CSD,” said Dr. Bieschke. “My career in the district and community over the last 16 years has prepared me well for this new role, and I am excited to begin leading the district to even more success. Go Bobcats!"
Dr. Bieschke will officially begin leading the Benton Community School District effective July 1, 2023.
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Today we had a pep rally celebrating the great talented students of Benton Community! #BeABobcat #APlaceToBelong
