
Iowa's new Hands -Free Driving law goes into effect July 1st. This law prohibits drivers from holding or manually operating a cell phone or other electronic device while driving.

Time Change
Varsity Baseball vs Anamosa will play first tonight (6/23) starting at 5:00 PM. JV will follow.


Healthy Kids Iowa is Back!
We believe every child deserves access to healthy food - no ID, no incoming check, no paperwork. Just come!
Each eligible child can receive up to $40 in healthy groceries once per month this summer, thanks to Virginia Gay Hospital and your local schools.
* Pick up locations (4-7 PM):
*June 26 - July 17 - August 7
*Benton Community High School, 600 1st St., Van Horne (Near Gym Doors)
*Vinton-Shellsburg High School, 210 W 21st St., Vinton (East side, back parking lot)
We're here to help make summer easier for families - with friendly smiles, helping hands, and healthy food.
Questions ? Call Virginia Gay Hospital at (319) 472-6200.



Location Change: L3 DH Baseball vs CC-A will now be played at Benton tomorrow (June 19) starting at 12:00 PM


Due to the potential for rain today, we will be switching the softball games times. Varsity will begin at 5:30 PM with JV to follow.


At Benton Community, we take pride in the accomplishments of our students and want to highlight the diverse paths Bobcats are taking to work and earn. Over the next couple of months, we will highlight some of our students who are employed and learning in the workplace. This aligns with our District Career & Academic Plan. If you know of a student who is working while in high school, please encourage them to complete the survey.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSclZb2qZrn4xKxBxN7-Iycammf8P3Kq4wLu9dOSVP8X7vSS4A/viewform?usp=header


At Benton Community, we take pride in the accomplishments of our students and want to highlight the diverse paths Bobcats are taking to work and earn. Over the next couple of months, we will highlight some of our students who are employed and learning in the workplace. This aligns with our District Career & Academic Plan. If you know of a student who is working while in high school, please encourage them to complete the survey.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSclZb2qZrn4xKxBxN7-Iycammf8P3Kq4wLu9dOSVP8X7vSS4A/viewform?usp=header


Press Release 2024-2025 WaMaC Soccer
Benton Boys Soccer
1st Team All Conference
Casey Gessner
Elijah Kupka
2nd Team All Conference
Parker Mitchell
Jonah Gorsh
WaMaC Recognition
Weston Kaestner
Ryan Koehler
Benton Girls
1st Team All Conference
Sandreana Lamer
Danielle Werning
Ashlee Michels
2nd Team All Conference
Ellie Wiiliamson
Morgan Brown
Haley McMahon
WaMaC Recognition
Aubrey Kelly
Kiera Coffin
Congratulations, Bobcats!



At Benton Community, we take pride in the accomplishments of our students and want to highlight the diverse paths Bobcats are taking to work and earn. Over the next couple of months, we will highlight some of our students who are employed and learning in the workplace. This aligns with our District Career & Academic Plan. If you know of a student who is working while in high school, please encourage them to complete the survey.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSclZb2qZrn4xKxBxN7-Iycammf8P3Kq4wLu9dOSVP8X7vSS4A/viewform?usp=header


Girls State Golf 2025







2025 IGHSAU 3A State Tournament update
-Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau
At Saddleback Golf Course, Solon, Iowa
May 29, 2025
Day 1 Team scores
Gilbert 305
Xavier 306
MOC Floyd Valley 307
Dubuque Wahlert 309
Des Moines Christian 328
Lisbon 335
Williamsburg 335
Pella 346
Benton 354
Sioux Center 356
Action resumes, Friday, May 30, 2025



More MS Bobcat Character Awards from yesterday's assembly. Congratulations, Bobcats!







More MS Bobcat Character Awards from yesterday's assembly. Congratulations, Bobcats!





