Mower for Sale:
Benton SkillsUSA is having a silent auction and bids can be sent to jreid@benton.k12.ia.us
If you have questions please use the same email address. All bids are due by the end of the day on Wednesday September 17th. The money made from this will help pay for SkillsUSA membership fees and fees for competing in skilled trades competitions. Thank you!
For sale is a white zero turn mower. This has a 50 inch deck and a 22 horsepower v-twin engine. The students did an oil change, has new carbs, new fuel line, fuel pump, new blades, and new belts.
Benton SkillsUSA is having a silent auction and bids can be sent to jreid@benton.k12.ia.us
If you have questions please use the same email address. All bids are due by the end of the day on Wednesday September 17th. The money made from this will help pay for SkillsUSA membership fees and fees for competing in skilled trades competitions. Thank you!
For sale is a white zero turn mower. This has a 50 inch deck and a 22 horsepower v-twin engine. The students did an oil change, has new carbs, new fuel line, fuel pump, new blades, and new belts.
Mower for Sale:
Benton SkillsUSA is having a silent auction and bids can be sent to jreid@benton.k12.ia.us
If you have questions please use the same email address. All bids are due by the end of the day on Wednesday September 17th. The money made from this will help pay for SkillsUSA membership fees and fees for competing in skilled trades competitions. Thank you!
Up for sale is a Poulan Pro 300EX with a bagger. It has an 18.5 horsepower Briggs and Stratton engine with a 42 inch deck. It was donated to our skills USA club and the students have put in some hard work. It just had an oil change done, blades checked, new carburetor, and the whole mower was cleaned. The deck is a hair off level but we ran out of class time to get that taken care of.
Benton SkillsUSA is having a silent auction and bids can be sent to jreid@benton.k12.ia.us
If you have questions please use the same email address. All bids are due by the end of the day on Wednesday September 17th. The money made from this will help pay for SkillsUSA membership fees and fees for competing in skilled trades competitions. Thank you!
Up for sale is a Poulan Pro 300EX with a bagger. It has an 18.5 horsepower Briggs and Stratton engine with a 42 inch deck. It was donated to our skills USA club and the students have put in some hard work. It just had an oil change done, blades checked, new carburetor, and the whole mower was cleaned. The deck is a hair off level but we ran out of class time to get that taken care of.
SPORTS: Bobcats lose at Mount Vernon, 30-20
-Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau
Mount Vernon 30 Benton 20
BC 0 6 0 14 - 20
MV 17 6 0 7 - 30
Carson Nolan was 20 of 30 for passing for 257 yards, two touchdowns and one interception.
Benton had 92 yards rushing. Brody Zimmerman had one carry for -5.0 yards. Nolan had 24 carries for 83 yards. Elias Bieschke had eight carries for 14 yards and one touchdown.
Grant Volesky had three catches for 13 yards. Will Schanbacher had one catch for 10 yards. Timmerman had four catches for 75 yards and 37-yard touchdown catch. Evan Martin and four carries for 29 yards. Owen Von Ahsen had two catches for 15 yards. Eli Patterson had six catches for 115 yards and two touchdowns.
Volesky had nine 12.5 catches withe nine solo and one for loss. Nolan had six solo tackles and one sack. Bieschke had six tackles with five solo. Nolan recovered one fumble.
Class 3A, District 2
Friday, Sept. 5, 2025
Charles City 19, Forest City 15
Clear Lake 23, Humboldt 7
South Hardin 37, Iowa Falls-Alden 0
Mount Vernon 30, Benton 20
Independence 45, Washington 7
West Delaware 41, North Fayette Valley 6
Sept. 12, 2025
Benton at Vinton-Shellsburg
Denver at Charles City
Webster City at Clear Lake
Independence at Crestwood
Hampton-Dumont-CAL at Iowa Falls-Alden
West Delaware at Waukon
Standings
Charles City 2-0 1-0 23.0
Clear Lake 2-0 0-0 42.5
Independence 2-0 1-0 35.5
West Delaware 2-0 1-0 35.0
Benton 1-1 0-1 3.5
Iowa Falls-A. 0-2 0-0 -35.5
-Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau
Mount Vernon 30 Benton 20
BC 0 6 0 14 - 20
MV 17 6 0 7 - 30
Carson Nolan was 20 of 30 for passing for 257 yards, two touchdowns and one interception.
Benton had 92 yards rushing. Brody Zimmerman had one carry for -5.0 yards. Nolan had 24 carries for 83 yards. Elias Bieschke had eight carries for 14 yards and one touchdown.
Grant Volesky had three catches for 13 yards. Will Schanbacher had one catch for 10 yards. Timmerman had four catches for 75 yards and 37-yard touchdown catch. Evan Martin and four carries for 29 yards. Owen Von Ahsen had two catches for 15 yards. Eli Patterson had six catches for 115 yards and two touchdowns.
Volesky had nine 12.5 catches withe nine solo and one for loss. Nolan had six solo tackles and one sack. Bieschke had six tackles with five solo. Nolan recovered one fumble.
Class 3A, District 2
Friday, Sept. 5, 2025
Charles City 19, Forest City 15
Clear Lake 23, Humboldt 7
South Hardin 37, Iowa Falls-Alden 0
Mount Vernon 30, Benton 20
Independence 45, Washington 7
West Delaware 41, North Fayette Valley 6
Sept. 12, 2025
Benton at Vinton-Shellsburg
Denver at Charles City
Webster City at Clear Lake
Independence at Crestwood
Hampton-Dumont-CAL at Iowa Falls-Alden
West Delaware at Waukon
Standings
Charles City 2-0 1-0 23.0
Clear Lake 2-0 0-0 42.5
Independence 2-0 1-0 35.5
West Delaware 2-0 1-0 35.0
Benton 1-1 0-1 3.5
Iowa Falls-A. 0-2 0-0 -35.5
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School Pictures will be taken on the following days:
Wednesday, September 3 at Norway Intermediate
Thursday, September 4 at Atkins Elementary
Thursday September 4 at Keystone Elementary
Friday, September 5 at Middle/High School
Wednesday, September 3 at Norway Intermediate
Thursday, September 4 at Atkins Elementary
Thursday September 4 at Keystone Elementary
Friday, September 5 at Middle/High School
Plan to attend this fundraiser for Benton Girls Wrestling!
BC Wins, 3-0, in volleyball at Vinton-Shellsburg
Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau
Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025, at Vinton-Shellsburg
Benton 3, Vinton-Shellsburg 0
BC 25 25 25 - 3
VS 16 18 18 - 0
Lily Schulte had 15 assists for Benton. Brynnlee Seeck added nine. The team was 35 of 94 for kills with nine errors. Anna Embretson had nine kills. With six kills each were Avery Palmer, Talulah Schroeder and Aubrey Kelly. With one block each were Embretson and Chloe DeGroot. Embretson had 13 digs. Sydney Brant added 10. The team was 66 of 74 foer serves with 10 aces. Schulte was 10 of 12 with one ace. Embretsen was 10 of 11 with one ace. Seeck was 6 of 7. Brant was 10 of 12 with two aces. Schroeder was 15 of 17 with three aces. Callan Keiper was 15 of 15.
Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau
Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025, at Vinton-Shellsburg
Benton 3, Vinton-Shellsburg 0
BC 25 25 25 - 3
VS 16 18 18 - 0
Lily Schulte had 15 assists for Benton. Brynnlee Seeck added nine. The team was 35 of 94 for kills with nine errors. Anna Embretson had nine kills. With six kills each were Avery Palmer, Talulah Schroeder and Aubrey Kelly. With one block each were Embretson and Chloe DeGroot. Embretson had 13 digs. Sydney Brant added 10. The team was 66 of 74 foer serves with 10 aces. Schulte was 10 of 12 with one ace. Embretsen was 10 of 11 with one ace. Seeck was 6 of 7. Brant was 10 of 12 with two aces. Schroeder was 15 of 17 with three aces. Callan Keiper was 15 of 15.
What is your favorite thing about being a Bobcat?
My favorite thing about Benton is Homecoming week. I love how the community comes together to celebrate, and seeing student's creative sides on dress up days during homecoming week.
My favorite thing about Benton is Homecoming week. I love how the community comes together to celebrate, and seeing student's creative sides on dress up days during homecoming week.
BOBCATS open tonight @ Vinton. We are ready to go and would like your support. To get tickets, they have to be purchased online. GO BOBCATS!
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Welcome Back to School! We are so excited for the 2025-26 school year to begin!
Bobcat Volleyball season opener is Tuesday at Vinton-Shellsburg. VS is cashless. Tickets can be purchased using this link:
Bound Ticket Link
A note from Tiffany DeBoer
My name is Tiffany DeBoer. I am a Deputy with the Benton County Sheriff’s Office and have been employed with them since the beginning of 2025. I began my career with Cedar Rapids Police in 1994. I have been in various roles with a couple of different Police Departments in Law Enforcement since that time frame. The SRO position will be new to me.
I look forward to the opportunity of interacting with your students in any way I can. My primary focus will be to build a positive relationship with the students and staff. I will also focus on maintaining a safe learning environment. I will be readily available to assist you with any challenges that may arise, and to help educate students and staff on issues related to law enforcement and school safety. I ask that you assist me in getting acquainted with the inner workings of the district.
As your SRO, I am committed to:
o Promoting the law enforcement profession and being a positive role model to students.
o Building working relationships with the school’s staff as well as with student and parent groups.
o Attending and participating in school functions.
o Interacting with students throughout the district’s various locations.
o Providing a proactive approach to deterring criminal activity and student misconduct.
o Working with staff members to establish a safe and secure learning environment.
o Training closely with faculty members for preparedness in responding to various emergencies.
Please feel free to contact me anytime with your concerns and questions. I may be reached by e-mail at t.deboer@bentonsheriff.com.
My school office is located at the middle/high school in Van Horne.
I look forward to an excellent school year!
Tiffany DeBoer
Benton County Sheriff's Office
My name is Tiffany DeBoer. I am a Deputy with the Benton County Sheriff’s Office and have been employed with them since the beginning of 2025. I began my career with Cedar Rapids Police in 1994. I have been in various roles with a couple of different Police Departments in Law Enforcement since that time frame. The SRO position will be new to me.
I look forward to the opportunity of interacting with your students in any way I can. My primary focus will be to build a positive relationship with the students and staff. I will also focus on maintaining a safe learning environment. I will be readily available to assist you with any challenges that may arise, and to help educate students and staff on issues related to law enforcement and school safety. I ask that you assist me in getting acquainted with the inner workings of the district.
As your SRO, I am committed to:
o Promoting the law enforcement profession and being a positive role model to students.
o Building working relationships with the school’s staff as well as with student and parent groups.
o Attending and participating in school functions.
o Interacting with students throughout the district’s various locations.
o Providing a proactive approach to deterring criminal activity and student misconduct.
o Working with staff members to establish a safe and secure learning environment.
o Training closely with faculty members for preparedness in responding to various emergencies.
Please feel free to contact me anytime with your concerns and questions. I may be reached by e-mail at t.deboer@bentonsheriff.com.
My school office is located at the middle/high school in Van Horne.
I look forward to an excellent school year!
Tiffany DeBoer
Benton County Sheriff's Office
Welcome to Benton Community!
We look forward to welcoming you and your student(s) to our Benton Community Open House TODAY!
PK–6th Grade: Open House will be held from 2:00–7:00pm.
7th–12th Grade: Open House will run from 3:30–7:30pm.
During the 7–12th Grade Open House, we will also hold grade-level meetings for parents & students in the Auditorium at the following times:
7th & 8th Grade – 5:00pm
9th Grade – 5:30pm
10th Grade – 6:00pm
11th Grade – 6:30pm
12th Grade – 7:00pm
Special Event!
Join us during the7–12th Grade Open House for free hot dogs and music withZ102.9, from 5:00–7:00pm.
We are excited to start the 2025–26 school year and look forward to seeing you at Open House!
PK–6th Grade: Open House will be held from 2:00–7:00pm.
7th–12th Grade: Open House will run from 3:30–7:30pm.
During the 7–12th Grade Open House, we will also hold grade-level meetings for parents & students in the Auditorium at the following times:
7th & 8th Grade – 5:00pm
9th Grade – 5:30pm
10th Grade – 6:00pm
11th Grade – 6:30pm
12th Grade – 7:00pm
Special Event!
Join us during the7–12th Grade Open House for free hot dogs and music withZ102.9, from 5:00–7:00pm.
We are excited to start the 2025–26 school year and look forward to seeing you at Open House!
Please remember to bring any medications that will need to be taken at school to the nurse during Open House tonight.
Welcome to Benton Community!
I am Shawn Pfiffner and I am beginning my 34th year in education and my 33rd year at Benton Community. I am a proud Benton Alum. I had amazing teachers and coaches as a Bobcat and try everyday to live up to that same Bobcat culture. I do everything I can to support all of our kids, coaches, sponsors, and directors. Benton Community is my second family and a great place to belong. Go Bobcats!!:)
💛💙 Homecoming 2025 is almost here! 💛💙
We’re excited to announce this year’s theme:
🚀 CRUSH THE COMETS! 🚀
Show your Bobcat pride by ordering your Homecoming shirt today!
📅 Webstore Open: Now through September 3
Don’t miss out on the chance to wear our theme loud and proud. Let’s fill the stands with Bobcat spirit and show the Comets what we’re made of! 🐾
Benton Webstore link