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Benton boys travel to Davenport for regional game against Assumption
-Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau
Monday, Feb. 19, 2024, at Davenport
Assumption (14-8) 96, Benton (6-16) 58
BC 20 17 14 7 - 58
DA 31 28 18 19 - 96
Statistics are coming.
Photo of BC seniors Owen Tjelmeland, Wyatt Rinderknecht, Quincy Gilbert, and Kolby Wenger. Another last for these boys. It's been a pleasure.
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School will dismiss at 1:00 p.m. today, Wednesday, February 21. Also, there will be Parent/Teacher Conferences for grades 7-12 only from 2:30 - 7:30 p.m.
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Funds generated from the VPPEL would be used to complete renovations to indoor learning environments. Examples of those renovations could include flooring, wall coverings, ceilings/lighting, electrical, ADA accessibility and more.
The Benton Community School District Voter-Approved Physical Plant and Equipment Levy(VPPEL) Election will be held on Tuesday, March 5, 2024.
ALL vote centers will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Any registered voter of Benton Community School District may vote.
Voters who live in BENTON COUNTY may vote at ANY of the following places in this election:
* Van Horne Community Center, 508 1st Avenue, Van Horne, IA
* Newhall City Hall, 11 2nd Avenue, Newhall, IA
* St. Michael’s Parish Center, 512 Evergreen St., Norway, IA
* Atkins City Hall, 480 3rd Avenue, Atkins, IA
* Keystone City Hall, 208 1st St., Keystone, IA
* Blairstown City Hall, 305 Locust St., Blairstown, IA
Voters who live in IOWA COUNTY may vote at the following location:
* Middle Amana Fire Station, 2725 K St., Middle Amana, IA
Voters who live in TAMA COUNTY may vote at the following location:
* Elberon Community Center, 106 Main Street, Elberon, IA
One of the priority areas identified to address with the funds from the VPPEL is safety and security enhancements in all attendance centers throughout the district.
Why Benton? "I chose Benton because it is my home. I was born in the district, I live in the district, and my children go to Benton. Benton Community is the definition of family."
TONIGHT! Boys Varsity Basketball travels to Davenport Assumption for Substate. Good luck! Game time is 7 p.m.
Benton's MS Illusions Show Choir and HS Show Choirs, Celebration Co., and Jubilation competed at Indianola on Friday night and Saturday, February 16th & 17th.
Congratulations to Benton's Brenden Heying on his 4th place finish at the 2024 State Tournament and to Garrett Kuch, Eli Kupka, Brady Patterson, and Troy Kupka for finishing off their great seasons at the State Tournament! #RollCats
Sophomore Garrett Kuch (0-2) DNP
Junior Eli Kupka (1-2) DNP
Sophomore Brady Patterson (2-2) DNP
Junior Brenden Heying (4-2) 4th
Junior Troy Kupka (1-2) DNP
*photo courtesy of Roos Photography
Congratulations to our Lady Cats receiving Academic Wamac All-Conference Selections:
Jessa DeMoss, Ana Glawe, Hannah Greiner, Laura Junge, Zoey Junge, McKenna Kramer, Jaida Lyons, Piper Nelson, Tatum Schroeder, Emma Townsley
Congratulations to Benton's Wamac All-Conference Selections
Unanimous First Team: McKenna Kramer and Emma Townsley
Second Team: Piper Nelson
Recognition: Zoey Junge and Aubrey Kelly
HVAC updates in each building throughout the district is a priority area for the funds that would be generated by the VPPEL.
There is no school today, Monday, February 19th. It is a PK-12 Professional Development Day.
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The girl's basketball team will be hosting Monticello in the regional final TOMORROW, Saturday 2/17. The game will be played here at Benton and starts at 7:00 PM. Come out and cheer on the Lady Bobcats as they play to punch their ticket to State.
The doors will open at 6:00 PM and you MUST purchase your ticket online. We will not be able to accept cash at the door. Please use the following link to purchase tickets:
https://tickets.gobound.com/tickets/events/h202402010209086752957168c063148/checkout
Day 3 of Boys State Wrestling Tournament. Wrestling begins at 9 a.m. with Semifinals, Consolations. Best of luck today!
Take a look at our own Brady Patterson a top match points leader!
*photo courtesy of IAwrestle
Benton Community has one of the lowest tax levy rates in Iowa. BC has the lowest rate within our immediate area. Even with a levy increase with the VPPEL, Benton Community would continue to have the lowest rate in the area.
Girls Basketball earned a 53-46 Region 8 Semifinal win over Williamsburg last night. They will play Monticello on Saturday 2/17 at 7 p.m. here at Benton. Let's fill the stands!
Boys Basketball is at home tonight vs Independence.
4:30 PM - Freshman Game
6:00 PM - Sophomore Game
7:15 PM - Varsity Game
