Junior Achievement in Mrs. Franck’s kindergarten class brought Benton alumni and friends together! Melissa Lennie is one of many JA volunteers adding value to our student experience by volunteering to deliver lessons focused on financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship. Many thanks to all of our JA volunteers throughout the district.
SPORTS: Benton runs at Marion Early Bird Invitational
-Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau
2026 Marion Early Bird Invitational
Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Marion
Benton placewinners- Girls
Discus – 5 Megan Krug 81-11
Long jump – 4 Brynnlee Seeck 14-11.75, 5 Reagan Brooks 14-04.5
High jump – 1 Talulah Schroeder 4-10
800 Medley – 3 Brynnlee Seeck, Reagan Brooks, Layna DeMoss, June Fisher 2:00.14
400 shuttle hurdle – 1 Anna Embretson, Belle Werner, Mya McCarville, Sophia Seeck 1:09.01
1600 medley – 2 Lila Bieschke, Rylee Bries, Libi Frese, Kyra Kauder 4:54.37
4×200 – 3 June Fisher, Layna DeMoss, Talulah Schroeder, Anna Embretson 1:51.40
100 hurdles – 2 Sophia Seeck 17.24, 5 Mya McCarville 17.76
110 hurdles – 2 Evan Patterson 18.21
800 – 3 Haddie Kroneman 2:40.69, 4 Emma King 2:40.83
1500 – 2 Rya Miller 6:07.26
4×100 – 3 Brynnlee Seeck, Sophia Seeck, Reagan Brooks, Talulah Schroeder 53.48
4×400 – 3 June Fisher, Layna DeMoss, Mya McCarville, Anna Embretson 4:23.65
Benton placewinners – Boys
Shot put – 1 Grady Frese 44-03.25, 6 Carson Hanus 35-10.25
Discus – 2 Grady Frese 125
Long jump – 3 Evan Martin 18-11.75
800 medley – 1 Brody Timmerman, Evan Martin, Carson Nolan, Owen Von Ahsen 1:35.98
3200 – 2 Korbin Nunt 11:19.30
4×800 – 1 Elias Bieschke, Landon Furler, Caleb Olson, Jack Lange 8:47.85
Shuttle hurdle – 1 Owen Von Ahsen, Brody Timmerman, Brock Corrigan, Eli Patterson 1:02.74
100 – 4 Carson Nolan 11.90, 6 Evan Martin 12.20
1600 Distance medley – 4 Brock Corrigan, Jayce Plummer, Ethan Schwake, Jayden Beck 4:04.01
400 – 3 Jack Lange 53.93, 4 Elias Bieschke 54.61
4X200 – 2 Graedy Perkins, Colton Kroneman, Cam Schulte, Sawyer Rudie 1:37.80
800 – 3 Caleb Olson 2:10.65
200 – 2 Carson Nolan 23.50
1600 – 4 Brian Arazia 5:24.12, 5 Caleb Olson 5:27.56
4×100 – 1 Brody Timmerman, Evan Martin, Carson Nolan, Owen Von Ahsen 44.02
4×400 – 2 Jack Lange, Elias Bieschke, Jayden Beck, Eli Patterson 3:40.65
Varsity boys
Benton 136
Xavier 102
Marion 97
Cascade 68
Dike-New Hartford 68
Calamus Wheatland 66
Waterloo East 38
Varsity girls
CR Kennedy 154
Marion 93
Benton 90
Cascade 75
Waverly-Shell Rock 72
Xavier 45
Calamus Wheatland 17
Waterloo East 9
-Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau
2026 Marion Early Bird Invitational
Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Marion
Benton placewinners- Girls
Discus – 5 Megan Krug 81-11
Long jump – 4 Brynnlee Seeck 14-11.75, 5 Reagan Brooks 14-04.5
High jump – 1 Talulah Schroeder 4-10
800 Medley – 3 Brynnlee Seeck, Reagan Brooks, Layna DeMoss, June Fisher 2:00.14
400 shuttle hurdle – 1 Anna Embretson, Belle Werner, Mya McCarville, Sophia Seeck 1:09.01
1600 medley – 2 Lila Bieschke, Rylee Bries, Libi Frese, Kyra Kauder 4:54.37
4×200 – 3 June Fisher, Layna DeMoss, Talulah Schroeder, Anna Embretson 1:51.40
100 hurdles – 2 Sophia Seeck 17.24, 5 Mya McCarville 17.76
110 hurdles – 2 Evan Patterson 18.21
800 – 3 Haddie Kroneman 2:40.69, 4 Emma King 2:40.83
1500 – 2 Rya Miller 6:07.26
4×100 – 3 Brynnlee Seeck, Sophia Seeck, Reagan Brooks, Talulah Schroeder 53.48
4×400 – 3 June Fisher, Layna DeMoss, Mya McCarville, Anna Embretson 4:23.65
Benton placewinners – Boys
Shot put – 1 Grady Frese 44-03.25, 6 Carson Hanus 35-10.25
Discus – 2 Grady Frese 125
Long jump – 3 Evan Martin 18-11.75
800 medley – 1 Brody Timmerman, Evan Martin, Carson Nolan, Owen Von Ahsen 1:35.98
3200 – 2 Korbin Nunt 11:19.30
4×800 – 1 Elias Bieschke, Landon Furler, Caleb Olson, Jack Lange 8:47.85
Shuttle hurdle – 1 Owen Von Ahsen, Brody Timmerman, Brock Corrigan, Eli Patterson 1:02.74
100 – 4 Carson Nolan 11.90, 6 Evan Martin 12.20
1600 Distance medley – 4 Brock Corrigan, Jayce Plummer, Ethan Schwake, Jayden Beck 4:04.01
400 – 3 Jack Lange 53.93, 4 Elias Bieschke 54.61
4X200 – 2 Graedy Perkins, Colton Kroneman, Cam Schulte, Sawyer Rudie 1:37.80
800 – 3 Caleb Olson 2:10.65
200 – 2 Carson Nolan 23.50
1600 – 4 Brian Arazia 5:24.12, 5 Caleb Olson 5:27.56
4×100 – 1 Brody Timmerman, Evan Martin, Carson Nolan, Owen Von Ahsen 44.02
4×400 – 2 Jack Lange, Elias Bieschke, Jayden Beck, Eli Patterson 3:40.65
Varsity boys
Benton 136
Xavier 102
Marion 97
Cascade 68
Dike-New Hartford 68
Calamus Wheatland 66
Waterloo East 38
Varsity girls
CR Kennedy 154
Marion 93
Benton 90
Cascade 75
Waverly-Shell Rock 72
Xavier 45
Calamus Wheatland 17
Waterloo East 9
BC girls golf team hosts Indee and CCA, plus Lady Bobcat Invite
- Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau
Friday, April 10, 2026, at Tara Hills Country Club, Van Horne
Benton 181
Clear Creek Amana 184
Independence 206
Benton varsity
2 Halle Sobaski 39
3 Bristol Kahle 44
5 Madelyn Kenny
9 Avery Kramer 51
10 Katelyn Covington
Lady Bobcat Invite
Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Tara Hills Country Club, Van Horne
Benton 334
Solon 373
Grundy Center 397
Benton results
1 Halle Sobaski 72
2 Madelyn Kenny 86
2 Bristol Kahle 86
5 Katelyn Covington 90
10 Avery Kramer 95
- Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau
Friday, April 10, 2026, at Tara Hills Country Club, Van Horne
Benton 181
Clear Creek Amana 184
Independence 206
Benton varsity
2 Halle Sobaski 39
3 Bristol Kahle 44
5 Madelyn Kenny
9 Avery Kramer 51
10 Katelyn Covington
Lady Bobcat Invite
Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Tara Hills Country Club, Van Horne
Benton 334
Solon 373
Grundy Center 397
Benton results
1 Halle Sobaski 72
2 Madelyn Kenny 86
2 Bristol Kahle 86
5 Katelyn Covington 90
10 Avery Kramer 95
We are hiring Full Time School Bus Drivers for the 2026-2027 school year!
To apply online go to https://www.applitrack.com/benton/onlineapp/
For more information, please contact Tim Lyons at tlyons@benton.k12.ia.us or Kristi Wright at krwright@benton.k12.ia.us
SPORTS: BC boys’ golf team hosts CCA
-Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau
Friday, April 10, 2026, at Tara Hills Country Club
Benton 183, Clear Creek Amana 173
Benton results
Braiden Moore 40 (Medalist)
Brayden Miller 48
Kaiser Townsley 46
Ben Langerman 54
Braedyn Junge 49
Andrew Hines 57
Benton JV 212, CCA JV 166
Benton JV results
Levi Schmitz 54
Kaleb Hayden 51
Ryder Shaw 60
Will Rausch 49
Dustin Steffen 58
Jackson Schulte 68
-Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau
Friday, April 10, 2026, at Tara Hills Country Club
Benton 183, Clear Creek Amana 173
Benton results
Braiden Moore 40 (Medalist)
Brayden Miller 48
Kaiser Townsley 46
Ben Langerman 54
Braedyn Junge 49
Andrew Hines 57
Benton JV 212, CCA JV 166
Benton JV results
Levi Schmitz 54
Kaleb Hayden 51
Ryder Shaw 60
Will Rausch 49
Dustin Steffen 58
Jackson Schulte 68
🎓 34 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 1992.
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To celebrate, we’ll be highlighting graduating classes from Benton Community yearbooks. Today’s spotlight is on the class of 1992.
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🎓 35 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 1991.
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To celebrate, we’ll be highlighting graduating classes from Benton Community yearbooks. Today’s spotlight is on the class of 1991.
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🎓 36 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 1990.
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To celebrate, we’ll be highlighting graduating classes from Benton Community yearbooks. Today’s spotlight is on the class of 1990.
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Employment opportunities may be found at https://www.applitrack.com/benton/onlineapp/
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2nd graders at Atkins Elementary got the chance to learn about song creation with Mrs. Smith! They learned about the base beat, types of instruments, and patterns to develop a song. Then they got the opportunity to put their creativity to work and develop their own music.
🎓 37days until the 2026 Commencement!
To celebrate, we’ll be highlighting graduating classes from Benton Community yearbooks. Today’s spotlight is on the class of 1989.
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To celebrate, we’ll be highlighting graduating classes from Benton Community yearbooks. Today’s spotlight is on the class of 1989.
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SPORTS: Soccer continues for Benton boys
-Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau
Thursday, April 2, 2026, at Grinnell
Benton 0, Grinnell 0
Shots on goal: Weston Kaestner 1
Goalkeeping: Landon Kaump, 10 saves
Saturday, April 4, at HA Lynn Stadium, Newton
Ottumwa 10, Benton 0
BC 0 0 - 0
O 91 - 10
Shots on goal: Cole Sonka 1
Goalkeeping: Caleb Kaump, 10 goals allowed, 10 saves
Benton 2, Newton 0
BC 11 - 2
N 00 - 0
Assists: Weston Kaestner 1
Goals: Jamie Myers 1, Weston Kaestner 1
Shots on goal: Jamie Myers 2, Weston Kaestner 1
Goal-keeping: Landon Kaump 8 saves
Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at Van Horne
Benton 3, West Delaware 0
WD 00 - 0
BC 30 - 3
Statistics are coming
-Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau
Thursday, April 2, 2026, at Grinnell
Benton 0, Grinnell 0
Shots on goal: Weston Kaestner 1
Goalkeeping: Landon Kaump, 10 saves
Saturday, April 4, at HA Lynn Stadium, Newton
Ottumwa 10, Benton 0
BC 0 0 - 0
O 91 - 10
Shots on goal: Cole Sonka 1
Goalkeeping: Caleb Kaump, 10 goals allowed, 10 saves
Benton 2, Newton 0
BC 11 - 2
N 00 - 0
Assists: Weston Kaestner 1
Goals: Jamie Myers 1, Weston Kaestner 1
Shots on goal: Jamie Myers 2, Weston Kaestner 1
Goal-keeping: Landon Kaump 8 saves
Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at Van Horne
Benton 3, West Delaware 0
WD 00 - 0
BC 30 - 3
Statistics are coming
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR BOBCAT ACTIVITIES!!
Lots of weather related news here....
This Evening...
Boys Track meet at CC-A is postponed to tomorrow...Friday, April 10th - Same Time
Boys and Girls Golf vs CC-A and Indee is postponed to tomorrow - Friday, April 10th - 4:00 pm
Boys and Girls Soccer vs Indee is postponed - Date to be determined.
No MS track practices this evening are cancelled
No Shuttle bus this evening
Tomorrow...
Iron Man Volleyball is postponed to next Wednesday, April 15
Boys Basketball Banquet postponed....Date TBD
Girls Track Meet at West Branch is on for tonight!
Lots of weather related news here....
This Evening...
Boys Track meet at CC-A is postponed to tomorrow...Friday, April 10th - Same Time
Boys and Girls Golf vs CC-A and Indee is postponed to tomorrow - Friday, April 10th - 4:00 pm
Boys and Girls Soccer vs Indee is postponed - Date to be determined.
No MS track practices this evening are cancelled
No Shuttle bus this evening
Tomorrow...
Iron Man Volleyball is postponed to next Wednesday, April 15
Boys Basketball Banquet postponed....Date TBD
Girls Track Meet at West Branch is on for tonight!
SPORTS: BC girls’ golf team is first at Wapsi Creek Invitational
- Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Fawn Creek Country Club, Anamosa
Team scores
Benton 339
Camanche 393
West Liberty 407
Anamosa 409
Cascade 423
Union 447
Don Bosco 446
Benton results
2 Halle Sobaski 73
13 Bristol Kahle 84
18 Madelyn Kenny 89
22 Hailey Suiter 93
25 Avery Kramer 96
33 Katelyn Covington 104
- Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Fawn Creek Country Club, Anamosa
Team scores
Benton 339
Camanche 393
West Liberty 407
Anamosa 409
Cascade 423
Union 447
Don Bosco 446
Benton results
2 Halle Sobaski 73
13 Bristol Kahle 84
18 Madelyn Kenny 89
22 Hailey Suiter 93
25 Avery Kramer 96
33 Katelyn Covington 104
SPORTS: Season starts for Benton girls’ soccer
-Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau
Thursday, April 2, 2026, at Grinnell
Benton vs. Grinnell
BC 10 - 1
G 00 - 0
Assists: Aubrey Krueger 1
Goals: Ellie Williamson 1
Shots on goal: Victory Dursky 1, Madison McMahon 4, Ava Rinholen 2, Ellie Williamson 1, Maci Andrew 2, Evelyn Ireland 1, Aubrey Kelly 2
Goalkeeping: Haley McMahon 18 saves
Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at Van Horne
West Delaware vs. Benton
WD 00 - 0
BC 22 - 4
Assists: Ava Rinholen 2
Goals: Ava Rinholen 1, Maci Andrew 2, Aubrey Kelly 1
Shots on goal: Victory Dursky 4, Madison McMahon 5, Ava Rinholen 2, Maci Andrew 2, Aubrey Kelly 1, Emily Kulbartz 1, Aubrey Krueger 6
Goal-keeping: Haley McMahon 4 saves
Thursday, April 9, 2026, at Van Horne
No. 15 Independence vs. Benton
Match starts at 5 p.m.
-Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau
Thursday, April 2, 2026, at Grinnell
Benton vs. Grinnell
BC 10 - 1
G 00 - 0
Assists: Aubrey Krueger 1
Goals: Ellie Williamson 1
Shots on goal: Victory Dursky 1, Madison McMahon 4, Ava Rinholen 2, Ellie Williamson 1, Maci Andrew 2, Evelyn Ireland 1, Aubrey Kelly 2
Goalkeeping: Haley McMahon 18 saves
Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at Van Horne
West Delaware vs. Benton
WD 00 - 0
BC 22 - 4
Assists: Ava Rinholen 2
Goals: Ava Rinholen 1, Maci Andrew 2, Aubrey Kelly 1
Shots on goal: Victory Dursky 4, Madison McMahon 5, Ava Rinholen 2, Maci Andrew 2, Aubrey Kelly 1, Emily Kulbartz 1, Aubrey Krueger 6
Goal-keeping: Haley McMahon 4 saves
Thursday, April 9, 2026, at Van Horne
No. 15 Independence vs. Benton
Match starts at 5 p.m.
Congratulations to the Benton girls golf team on taking home 1st place at Anamosa Wapsi Creek Invitational!
1. Benton 339
2. Camanche 393
3. West Liberty 407
4. Anamosa 409
5. Cascade 423
6. Union 447
7. Don Bosco 466
Halle Sobaski- 1st place overall- 73
Bristol Kahle- 2nd place overall- 84
Madi Kenny- 4th place overall- 89
Hailey Suiter- 7th place overall- 93
Avery Kramer-8th place overall- 96
Katelyn Covington- 16th place overall - 104
1. Benton 339
2. Camanche 393
3. West Liberty 407
4. Anamosa 409
5. Cascade 423
6. Union 447
7. Don Bosco 466
Halle Sobaski- 1st place overall- 73
Bristol Kahle- 2nd place overall- 84
Madi Kenny- 4th place overall- 89
Hailey Suiter- 7th place overall- 93
Avery Kramer-8th place overall- 96
Katelyn Covington- 16th place overall - 104
My favorite thing about teaching at Benton is the awesome kids that we get to build relationships with everyday. We have an amazing community that is so supportive of what we do here and it allows us to have great relationships with the students, which makes the teachers and kids time at school more meaningful.
🎓 38 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 1988.
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 1988.
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!
BC Artist Spotlight- Emmie Wolf- BCHS Freshman
TODAY IS YOUR CHANCE TO 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
