🎓 46 days until the 2026 Commencement!
To celebrate, we’ll be highlighting graduating classes from Benton Community yearbooks. Today’s spotlight is on the class of 1980.
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To celebrate, we’ll be highlighting graduating classes from Benton Community yearbooks. Today’s spotlight is on the class of 1980.
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Today we celebrate Benton Associates who make a difference in the classroom every day! 👏 Your patience, dedication, and support help our students succeed and make our schools stronger. Thank you!
Benton Hosts Early Bird Invite
- Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau
Benton Early Bird Co-ed Invite
Monday, March 30, 2026, at Van Horne
Benton place-winners
Girls High Jump – 2 Chloe DeGroot 4-10
Girls Long Jump – 6 Brynnlee Seeck 14-10, 7 Reagan Brooks 13-9
Girls Discuss – 3 Megan Krug 92-0
Girls Sprint Medley – 4 Brynnlee Seeck, Reagan Brooks, Layna DeMoss, June Fisher 2:02.14
Girls 4×800 – 2 Haddie Kroneman, Emma King, Avery Franzenburg, Rya Miller 10:53.37
Girls 400 shuttle hurdle – 1 Anna Embretson, Belle Werner, Mya McCarville, Sophia Seeck 1:09.46
Girls 1600 sprint medley – 6 Lila Bieschke, Chloe DeGroot, Rylee Bries, Leigha Birch 5:15.04
Girls 400 – 7 Libi Frese 1:08.55
Meet ended due to lightning
Team scores
1 Grinnell 66
2 Mt Vernon 65
3 Union, LaPorte C 48.5
4 Benton Comm 46
5 Xavier, CR 44
6 CPU 39.5
7 Springville 36
8 Alburnett 32
9 WAT West 29
10 South Tama 12
11 Valley Lutheran 6
12 Benton JV 1
Boys meet
Boys Long Jump – 3 Carson Nolan 19-4
Boys Shot Put – 4 Grady Frese 44-3.5
Boys Discus – 8 Grady Frese 119-3
Boys 800 Sprint medley – 4 Brody Timmerman, Evan Martin, Carson Nolan, Elias Bieschke 1:40.34
Boys 4×800 – 3 Jayden Beck, Landon Furler, Caleb Olson, Jack Lange 8:40.50
Boys 440 shuttle hurdle – 1 Owen VonAhsen, Evan Patterson, Brody Timmerman, Elie Patterson 1:01.99
Boys 100 – 5 Evan Martin 11.68
Boys 1600 sprint medley – 8 Jordan Guldner, Elias Bieschke, Landon Kaump, Brian Arazia 4:12.57
Boys 400 – 3 Jack Lange 52.91
Team scores
1 Alburnett 67
2 Denver 57.5
3 Benton Comm 44
4 Monticello 42.5
5 Grinnell 42
6 CPU 37
7 South Tama 31
8 Xavier, CR 30
9 Union, LaPorte C 28
10 Anamosa 26
11 Springville 15
12 Benton JV 4
13 North Linn 2
13 Belle Plaine 2
15 Denver JV 1
- Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau
Benton Early Bird Co-ed Invite
Monday, March 30, 2026, at Van Horne
Benton place-winners
Girls High Jump – 2 Chloe DeGroot 4-10
Girls Long Jump – 6 Brynnlee Seeck 14-10, 7 Reagan Brooks 13-9
Girls Discuss – 3 Megan Krug 92-0
Girls Sprint Medley – 4 Brynnlee Seeck, Reagan Brooks, Layna DeMoss, June Fisher 2:02.14
Girls 4×800 – 2 Haddie Kroneman, Emma King, Avery Franzenburg, Rya Miller 10:53.37
Girls 400 shuttle hurdle – 1 Anna Embretson, Belle Werner, Mya McCarville, Sophia Seeck 1:09.46
Girls 1600 sprint medley – 6 Lila Bieschke, Chloe DeGroot, Rylee Bries, Leigha Birch 5:15.04
Girls 400 – 7 Libi Frese 1:08.55
Meet ended due to lightning
Team scores
1 Grinnell 66
2 Mt Vernon 65
3 Union, LaPorte C 48.5
4 Benton Comm 46
5 Xavier, CR 44
6 CPU 39.5
7 Springville 36
8 Alburnett 32
9 WAT West 29
10 South Tama 12
11 Valley Lutheran 6
12 Benton JV 1
Boys meet
Boys Long Jump – 3 Carson Nolan 19-4
Boys Shot Put – 4 Grady Frese 44-3.5
Boys Discus – 8 Grady Frese 119-3
Boys 800 Sprint medley – 4 Brody Timmerman, Evan Martin, Carson Nolan, Elias Bieschke 1:40.34
Boys 4×800 – 3 Jayden Beck, Landon Furler, Caleb Olson, Jack Lange 8:40.50
Boys 440 shuttle hurdle – 1 Owen VonAhsen, Evan Patterson, Brody Timmerman, Elie Patterson 1:01.99
Boys 100 – 5 Evan Martin 11.68
Boys 1600 sprint medley – 8 Jordan Guldner, Elias Bieschke, Landon Kaump, Brian Arazia 4:12.57
Boys 400 – 3 Jack Lange 52.91
Team scores
1 Alburnett 67
2 Denver 57.5
3 Benton Comm 44
4 Monticello 42.5
5 Grinnell 42
6 CPU 37
7 South Tama 31
8 Xavier, CR 30
9 Union, LaPorte C 28
10 Anamosa 26
11 Springville 15
12 Benton JV 4
13 North Linn 2
13 Belle Plaine 2
15 Denver JV 1
Why Benton?
I made the decision to teach at Benton because I immediately felt a connection to the people as well as the district's vision. Sometimes you just get this feeling or intuition that "this is where I'm supposed to be."
I made the decision to teach at Benton because I immediately felt a connection to the people as well as the district's vision. Sometimes you just get this feeling or intuition that "this is where I'm supposed to be."
🎓 47 days until the 2026 Commencement!
To celebrate, we’ll be highlighting graduating classes from Benton Community yearbooks. Today’s spotlight is on the class of 1979.
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To celebrate, we’ll be highlighting graduating classes from Benton Community yearbooks. Today’s spotlight is on the class of 1979.
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Congratulations to all of the music students that participated in state solo contest on Saturday in Grinnell. Benton had 21 students with vocal solos. Ratings go from a Division 1 (Superior) to a Division 5 (Poor). BC singers compiled 12 Division 1 (Superior) ratings and 9 Division 2 ratings (Excellent). In addition, Joel Hacker received the recognition of Outstanding Performance and will represent Benton in May at the state-wide Outstanding Performer Showcase on the campus of Iowa State University. Way to go Joel!
Employment opportunities may be found at https://www.applitrack.com/benton/onlineapp/
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Recently, five students from Norway Intermediate joined nine Middle School students for a special afternoon of music-making with Dr. Sarah Bliss and Dr. John Wise, choral directors at UNI. Together, they sang, played, and explored new warm-ups and musical techniques. The experience culminated in a delightful concert at the Gallagher Bluedorn Auditorium. The students performed wonderfully and represented Benton Community with pride.
COME TEST DRIVE A BUS! Benton Community Transportation is hosting a Bus Test Drive Event.
When: Wednesday, April 8 from 4:00-6:00 PM
Where: Benton High School Parking Lot, 600 1st Street, Van Horne
This is your chance to come drive a school bus and see if this career is right for you!
What to Expect:
* Get Behind the Wheel
*Meet Transportation Staff
*Discover Job Opportunities
We hope to see you there!
Questions?
Contact Tim Lyons at tlyons@benton.k12.ia.us OR Kristi Wright at krwright@benton.k12.ia.us
When: Wednesday, April 8 from 4:00-6:00 PM
Where: Benton High School Parking Lot, 600 1st Street, Van Horne
This is your chance to come drive a school bus and see if this career is right for you!
What to Expect:
* Get Behind the Wheel
*Meet Transportation Staff
*Discover Job Opportunities
We hope to see you there!
Questions?
Contact Tim Lyons at tlyons@benton.k12.ia.us OR Kristi Wright at krwright@benton.k12.ia.us
🎓 48 days until the 2026 Commencement!
To celebrate, we’ll be highlighting graduating classes from Benton Community yearbooks. Today’s spotlight is on the class of 1978.
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To celebrate, we’ll be highlighting graduating classes from Benton Community yearbooks. Today’s spotlight is on the class of 1978.
Tag your classmates in the comments and join the celebration! Be sure to click the "Follow" button to ensure you don't miss any of the updates from Benton Community!
🎓 49 days until the 2026 Commencement!
To celebrate, we’ll be highlighting graduating classes from Benton Community yearbooks. Today’s spotlight is on the class of 1977.
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To celebrate, we’ll be highlighting graduating classes from Benton Community yearbooks. Today’s spotlight is on the class of 1977.
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🎓 50 days until the 2026 Commencement!
To celebrate, we’ll be highlighting graduating classes from Benton Community yearbooks. Today’s spotlight is on the class of 1976.
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To celebrate, we’ll be highlighting graduating classes from Benton Community yearbooks. Today’s spotlight is on the class of 1976.
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Benton Girls Youth Basketball Camp
June 2-5
12:00-1:30 pm (Grades 2-4)
1:30-3:00 pm (Grades 5-8
Registrations are due Friday, April 24th
June 2-5
12:00-1:30 pm (Grades 2-4)
1:30-3:00 pm (Grades 5-8
Registrations are due Friday, April 24th
🎓 51 days until the 2026 Commencement!
To celebrate, we’ll be highlighting graduating classes from Benton Community yearbooks. Today’s spotlight is on the class of 1975.
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To celebrate, we’ll be highlighting graduating classes from Benton Community yearbooks. Today’s spotlight is on the class of 1975.
Tag your classmates in the comments and join the celebration! Be sure to click the "Follow" button to ensure you don't miss any of the updates from Benton Community!
Employment opportunities may be found at https://www.applitrack.com/benton/onlineapp/
#BeABobcat
#APlaceToBelong
#BeABobcat
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“Working with Benton’s student artists everyday is incredibly rewarding and fun! The imagination and creativity these kids have is on display in the art room every day!
🎓 52 days until the 2026 Commencement!
To celebrate, we’ll be highlighting graduating classes from Benton Community yearbooks. Today’s spotlight is on the class of 1974.
Tag your classmates in the comments and join the celebration! Be sure to click the "Follow" button to ensure you don't miss any of the updates from Benton Community!
To celebrate, we’ll be highlighting graduating classes from Benton Community yearbooks. Today’s spotlight is on the class of 1974.
Tag your classmates in the comments and join the celebration! Be sure to click the "Follow" button to ensure you don't miss any of the updates from Benton Community!
Employment opportunities may be found at https://www.applitrack.com/benton/onlineapp/
#BeABobcat
#APlaceToBelong
#BeABobcat
#APlaceToBelong
BC Artist Spotlight- MS/HS Senior Kaeson Louis
WaMaC holds conference indoor meet in Grinnell
-Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau
WaMaC Conference Indoor
Grinnell College
Tuesday, March 4, 2026
Benton boys’ place-winners (Top eight finishers)
High jump – 1 Eli Patterson 6-6, 6 Landon Kaump 5-8
60m hurdles – 4 Eli Patterson 8.72, 8 Brock Corrigan 9.32
60m – 2 Owen Von Ahsen 7.11
4×200 – 1 Brody Timmerman, Will Schanbacher, Carson Nolan, Owen Von Ahsen 1:33.74
4×800 – 3 Jayden Beck, Landon Furler, Caleb Olson, Jack Lange 8:41.34
800 – 6 Caleb Olson 2:09.27, 8 Landon Furler 2:09.27
4×400 – 1 Jack Lange, Brock Corrigan, Will Schanbacher, Owen Von Ahsen 3:36.10; 4 Carson Nolan, Evan Martin, Jayden Beck, Brody Timmerman 3:40.01
Girls place-winners
Long jump – 7 Brynnlee Seeck 15-7.5
4×200 – 7 Talulah Schroeder, Layna DeMoss, Anna Embretson, June Fisher 1:53.44
4×800 – 6 Haddie Kroneman, Emma King, Avery Franzenburg, Rya Miller 11:10.12
4×400 – 7 June Fisher, Layna DeMoss, Mya McCarville, Anna Embretson 4:26.31
Girls Results:
https://jimmagdefrau.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/wamac-indoor-girls-results-2026.pdf
Boys Results:
https://jimmagdefrau.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/wamac-indoor-boys-results-2026.pdf
-Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau
WaMaC Conference Indoor
Grinnell College
Tuesday, March 4, 2026
Benton boys’ place-winners (Top eight finishers)
High jump – 1 Eli Patterson 6-6, 6 Landon Kaump 5-8
60m hurdles – 4 Eli Patterson 8.72, 8 Brock Corrigan 9.32
60m – 2 Owen Von Ahsen 7.11
4×200 – 1 Brody Timmerman, Will Schanbacher, Carson Nolan, Owen Von Ahsen 1:33.74
4×800 – 3 Jayden Beck, Landon Furler, Caleb Olson, Jack Lange 8:41.34
800 – 6 Caleb Olson 2:09.27, 8 Landon Furler 2:09.27
4×400 – 1 Jack Lange, Brock Corrigan, Will Schanbacher, Owen Von Ahsen 3:36.10; 4 Carson Nolan, Evan Martin, Jayden Beck, Brody Timmerman 3:40.01
Girls place-winners
Long jump – 7 Brynnlee Seeck 15-7.5
4×200 – 7 Talulah Schroeder, Layna DeMoss, Anna Embretson, June Fisher 1:53.44
4×800 – 6 Haddie Kroneman, Emma King, Avery Franzenburg, Rya Miller 11:10.12
4×400 – 7 June Fisher, Layna DeMoss, Mya McCarville, Anna Embretson 4:26.31
Girls Results:
https://jimmagdefrau.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/wamac-indoor-girls-results-2026.pdf
Boys Results:
https://jimmagdefrau.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/wamac-indoor-boys-results-2026.pdf
