Dear Parents, Students, Staff & Community Members,
Benton Community and Central Lutheran Schools are canceled for tomorrow, Wednesday, January 26th.
Extreme low temperatures are expected tomorrow morning and for the safety of our students, staff, and buses, school will be canceled.
It is not feasible to move school for our students to the afternoon and if you recall, our school calendar indicates an early dismissal for tomorrow. However, we will not run a late start or early dismissal. School is canceled.
During the afternoon, we will be remembering and honoring one of our teachers who unexpectedly passed away last week. Mr. Derek Anderson touched the lives of many students, staff, and community members. Mr. Anderson's obituary is posted on our website at:
www.benton.k12.ia.us
Students - please expect to hear from your coaches and sponsors about practices on Wednesday.
Thank you.
Dr. Pamela Ewell, Superintendent
& the
Benton Community School District Administration
Benton Girls Basketball
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Benton Community & Central Lutheran will be on a 2-hour delay, tomorrow, Tuesday, January 25.
No morning activities or weight room.
Preschool - late start schedule.
Thank you.
Benton Community Administration
Great weekend for Benton Girls Basketball!
Girls basketball picked up another win Friday January 21st against Williamsburg. Final score Benton 48 Williamsburg 35.
Saturday January 22nd Girls won against Union. Final Benton 64 Union 31
Great Job! #BeABobcat #APlaceToBelong
As per the wishes of the Anderson family, memorials may be directed to the Benton Community High School Baseball Program in memory of Derek.
Memorials can be sent to:
Benton Community School District
Central Office
304 1st Street
Van Horne, IA 52346
Questions? Please call Central Office and speak with Melody Spence, Dr. Pam Ewell, or Dr. James Bieschke
(319) 228-8701
Thank you.
Obituary for Derek Dean Anderson - https://www.murdochfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Derek-Anderson-2/#!/Obituary
Derek Dean Anderson, age 43, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, went home to be with the Lord Jesus in heaven on January 20, 2022. While we deeply mourn the unexpected loss of such a beloved grandson, son, brother, uncle, and friend; we also rejoice in the absolute assurance of a future blessed reunion, which is promised to all who, like Derek, have trusted in the sacrifice of Jesus for the forgiveness of sins and eternal life (John 3:16; 6:35-40; 14:1-6; Ephesians 2:8-9). A visitation will be held from 3 – 7 p.m. on Tuesday, January 25, 2022, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids. A funeral service will take place at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, January 26, 2022, at Veritas Church, 509 3rd Street SE, Cedar Rapids, with a visitation one hour prior. Burial will follow at Linwood Cemetery in Cedar Rapids.
Derek was born to Larry Dean and Charlotte Valdena “Dena” (Boone) Anderson on January 17, 1979, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Derek was a 1997 graduate of Bellefontaine High School in Bellefontaine, Ohio, where he excelled academically (National Honor Society) and athletically (1997 Male Athlete of the Year). Derek played collegiate baseball for Northern Kentucky University (NKU) where he achieved academic all-conference honors for three years. He graduated from NKU in 2001 with a degree in secondary education. Derek played baseball post-collegiately for the Springfield Giants (Ohio) who won the National Amateur Baseball Federation Major Division World Series in 2002. Derek’s career took him from Ohio to Virginia and finally back to Iowa where he taught and coached baseball for 15 years at Benton Community High School in Van Horne.
Even though Derek never married, his life was full of love for the Lord and others. Derek attended Veritas Church in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. His house was full of bible study notes and he enjoyed studying with friends. Derek enjoyed Iowa Hawkeye sports, bowling, ice fishing, and a good cinnamon roll. Derek’s family and friends meant the world to him. His nieces and nephews never tired of using Derek as a jungle gym and he never tired of having them “hang” around. He devoted much time and love to his students and baseball players. Derek will truly be remembered for his kind spirit and care for others, which is evidenced by the incredible outpouring of love from people across the country.
Survivors include his father, Larry Anderson of Cedar Rapids; mother, Valdena “Dena” Anderson of Cedar Rapids; paternal grandmother, Helen Anderson of Cedar Rapids; brothers, Jay (Kristie) Anderson of Monroe, Michigan, and Chris (Christina) Anderson of Blairstown, Iowa; nieces, Noel, Anna, and Selah; and nephews, Deacon, Graham, Duncan, and Oliver.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Paul Anderson; and maternal grandparents, Oscar and Jewel Boone.
Memorials may be directed to the Benton Community High School Baseball Program in memory of Derek.
Funeral arrangements and visitation for Derek Anderson:
https://www.murdochfuneralhome.com/m/obituaries/Derek-Anderson-2/Memories
Dear Bobcat Families,
It's with a heavy heart that we share with the Bobcat community that Derek Anderson, a teacher at our High School, and a valued member of our school community, has unexpectedly passed away.
Mr. Anderson taught High School Government, Global History, Modern American History, and other social studies classes for Benton Community. He was a beloved teacher and coach and will be missed greatly.
Derek was a member of the Benton community for 15 years and touched the lives of many students, parents, and staff as a teacher and baseball coach. His reach went well beyond his classroom and the ball field, and we are saddened that he's no longer with us.
We have Derek's family's permission to share this information with our school community and will share additional details when arrangements have been made. We also will have trained counselors available Friday and the days following to speak with students and staff who would like to visit with them.
Support is also available 24/7 on the Your Life Iowa Crisis Line 855-581-8111 or text 855-895-8398
We will let you know the arrangements as we learn more.
Our deepest condolences to the Anderson family.
Dr. Pamela Ewell
Superintendent
& the
Benton Community School District Administration
Dr. James Bieschke
Mr. Rob Arnold
Mr. Shawn Pfiffner
Mr. Ryan Junge
Mr. Phillip Eastman
Mr. Jason West
Ms. Anna Upah
Benton Community and Central Lutheran will be on a 2-hour delay, tomorrow morning, Friday, January 21. No morning Activities or weight room. Thank you.
Chilli day at the High School. Deputy Upah and Mr. Carlson served with us today!
Conference Play for Benton Basketball Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau
Benton Community girls’ basketball
Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022, at Center Point
Benton 31, Center Point-Urbana 38
BC 16 9 12 4 - 41
CPU 10 10 10 8 - 38
Benton Community’s Jenna Twedt had 15 points. Zoey Junge had seven rebounds. Emma Townsley had three assists. Grace Embretson had three steals. Benton (11-3) was 15 of 29 for field goals, 6 of 12 for three-pointers, and 5 of 8 for free throws. The team had 24 rebounds, eight assists, three steals, one block, 16 turnovers and 10 fouls. CPU (11-2) was 14 of 46 from the field, 2 of 15 for three-pointers, and 8 of 9 for free throws. They had 22 rebounds, seven assists, nine steals, two blocks, 11 turnovers and 12 fouls. Ryley Gobble had 23 for CPU.
Benton travels to Williamsburg (9-5) on Friday, and then goes to Union (3-9) in La Porte City at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022.
Benton Community boys’ basketball
Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022, at Van Horne
Benton 55, Center Point-Urbana 50
CPU 16 8 9 17 - 50
BC 16 22 11 6 - 55
Photo by Andrea Townsley.
Congrats on signing with Kirkwood Community College!
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Benton Community & Central Lutheran will be on a 2-hour delay, tomorrow, Thursday, January 20. No morning activities. Preschool - late start schedule.
Thank you.
Benton Community Administration
Benton Community & Central Lutheran tendrá un retraso de 2 horas, mañana jueves 20 de enero. Sin actividades matutinas. Preescolar: horario de inicio tardío.
Gracias.
Administración de la comunidad de Benton
Keystone Elementary - We had the Benton County Conservation Naturalists come yesterday! In 3rd grade we learned about the water cycle while also using a key.
and more!
Go Bobcats!
Bobcat Cast Link 👇 watch live stream for all home events in Bobcat Gym and Bobcat Stadium!
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz-b1rPJ2V2UAJIvjKeq_8Q
Atkins Elementary - Please help us gather 100 items per classroom to donate to the local food pantry. We are celebrating 100 days of school by serving others on January 26th! Please drop off your nonperishable food or toiletry items at Atkins Elementary.
Benton Community School District has openings!
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Kindergarten & Preschool Registration
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Loyd Shaffer - Marion Invitational 2022
Results and photo courtesy of Jim Magdefrau
Jan. 15, 2022 Marion, IA 52302
Team Standings:
West Delaware, Manchester 247.5
Linn-Mar 204.0
Mount Vernon 168.0
Williamsburg 143.5
Cedar Rapids Kennedy 139.0
Benton Community 133.0
Marion 89.5
Xavier, Cedar Rapids 83.5
Monticello 78.0
North Butler-Clarksville 73.5
North Linn 52.0
Louisa-Muscatine 35.0
Maquoketa 33.0
Benton results
106 - Ryan Koehler (4-6)
Champ. Round 1 - Lucas Horak (Marion) 16-14 won by fall over Koehler (Fall 5:18)
Cons. Round 3 - Kale Leymaster (Xavier, Cedar Rapids) 16-11 won by fall over Koehler (Fall 1:53)
113 - Elijah Kupka (15-3) placed 2nd and scored 20.0 team points.
Quarterfinal - Kupka won by decision over Nate Fish (Linn-Mar) 14-10 (Dec 10-5)
Semifinal - Kupka won by fall over Jonah Luensman (Monticello) 24-7 (Fall 5:20)
1st Place Match - Gavin Jensen (Williamsburg) 32-0 won by major decision over Kupka (MD 15-4)
120 - Jordan Thys (21-10) placed 3rd and scored 18.0 team points.
Quarterfinal - Thys won by fall over Elliott Rogers (Marion) 6-13 (Fall 1:49)
Semifinal - Carson Less (West Delaware, Manchester) 21-3 won by decision over Thys (Dec 10-5)
Cons. Round 3 - Thys won by decision over Riley Mudd (Mount Vernon) 12-16 (Dec 6-0)
3rd Place Match - Thys won by fall over Ryan Hoefer (Xavier, Cedar Rapids) 13-7 (Fall 5:25)
126 - Jaiden Moore (25-0) placed 1st and scored 25.5 team points.
Quarterfinal - Moore won by fall over Ezra Chapman (Mount Vernon) 0-4 (Fall 1:18)Semifinal - Moore won by tech fall over Jonah Hallam (Cedar Rapids Kennedy) 21-8 (TF-1.5 4:07 (17-2))
1st Place Match - Moore won in sudden victory - 1 over Brayden Parke (Linn-Mar) 21-3 (SV-1 8-6)
132 - Blake Heying (16-11) placed 7th and scored 6.0 team points.
Quarterfinal - Wes Logan (Marion) 24-3 won by tech fall over Heying (TF-1.5 4:44 (19-4))
Cons. Round 2 - Blaine Baumgartner (North Linn) 25-7 won by fall over Heying (Fall 2:49)
Cons. Round 3 - Heying won by fall over Lucas Osterhaus (Xavier, Cedar Rapids) 13-11 (Fall 3:05)
7th Place Match - Heying won by major decision over Croix Shebetka (Mount Vernon) 15-15 (MD 14-4)
138 - Dawson Franck (12-13) placed 8th and scored 3.5 team points.
Quarterfinal - Cael Bridgewater (North Linn) 15-1 won by fall over Franck (Fall 1:28)
Cons. Round 2 - Ashtin Falck (Cedar Rapids Kennedy) 17-6 won by decision over Franck (Dec 3-1)
Cons. Round 3 - Franck won by tech fall over Klayton Adams-Blackdeer (North Butler-Clarksville) 13-16 (TF-1.5 5:20 (19-4))
7th Place Match - Austin Vandersee (Linn-Mar) 15-6 won by major decision over Franck (MD 12-0)
145 - Brenden Heying (24-3) placed 2nd and scored 19.0 team points.
Quarterfinal - Heying won by major decision over Carson Turnis (West Delaware, Manchester) 14-11 (MD 13-1)
Semifinal - Heying won in sudden victory - 1 over Colin Falck (Cedar Rapids Kennedy) 20-7 (SV-1 11-9)
1st Place Match - Grant Kress (Linn-Mar) 22-2 won by tech fall over Heying (TF-1.5 5:32 (27-10))
152 - Clayton Sebetka (21-10) placed 4th and scored 12.0 team points.
Quarterfinal - Sebetka won by decision over Caden Senters (Cedar Rapids Kennedy) 8-10 (Dec 6-0)
Semifinal - Henry Ryan (Mount Vernon) 26-3 won by decision over Sebetka (Dec 10-6)
Cons. Round 3 - Sebetka won by decision over Aydn Hiler (Marion) 11-11 (Dec 8-1)
3rd Place Match - Grant Boddicker (Linn-Mar) 16-10 won by fall over Sebetka (Fall 1:36)
160 - Mason Dellamuth (17-12) placed 8th and scored 4.0 team points.
Quarterfinal - Kendal Pugh (Louisa-Muscatine) 20-7 won by fall over Dellamuth (Fall 4:26)
Cons. Round 2 - Rashon Jennings (Cedar Rapids Kennedy) 16-13 won by decision over Dellamuth (Dec 10-6)
Cons. Round 3 - Dellamuth won by fall over Adam Rose (Marion) 1-10 (Fall 2:48)
7th Place Match - Landen Bushman (Linn-Mar) 12-12 won by fall over Dellamuth (Fall 1:06)
170 - Koley Kelly (8-17) placed 6th and scored 6.0 team points.
Quarterfinal - TJ Cook (Xavier, Cedar Rapids) 12-8 won by fall over Kelly (Fall 4:25)
Cons. Round 2 - Kelly won by fall over Jesse Cornwell (Maquoketa) 2-17 (Fall 0:42)
Cons. Round 3 - Ethan Hangartner (Marion) 12-16 won by decision over Kelly (Dec 3-0)
5th Place Match - Ryder Bunch (Mount Vernon) 15-15 won in sudden victory - 1 over Kelly (SV-1 5-3)
182 - Mayson Mitchell (11-10) placed 7th and scored 3.0 team points.
Quarterfinal - Landen Paul (North Linn) 25-7 won by fall over Mitchell (Fall 3:35)
Cons. Round 2 - James Bouska (Linn-Mar) 9-11 won by fall over Mitchell (Fall 1:29)
7th Place Match - Mitchell won by decision over Justin Adams (Xavier, Cedar Rapids) 7-12 (Dec 7-2)
195 - Troy Kupka (5-16) placed 7th and scored 3.0 team points.
Quarterfinal - Colin Flannagan (Cedar Rapids Kennedy) 19-4 won by fall over Kupka ((Fall 2:00)
Cons. Round 2 - Miles Hatchel (Monticello) 17-23 won by fall over Kupka (Fall 3:02)
7th Place Match - Kupka won by decision over Ben Volk (Xavier, Cedar Rapids) 6-10
