Benton MS/HS

NEW HOMESTEAD PROPERTY TAX CREDIT FOR BENTON COUNTY RESIDENTS 65 YEARS AND OLDER - APPLICATION DUE JULY 1, 2023 !!! From the Benton Co. Assessor: As you may have heard from the local news, on Facebook or through word of mouth, new legislation was passed to allow property owners, 65 years or older, to apply for an exemption along with their Homestead credit. Our office has seen a good volume of traffic come in to sign up but we want to make sure those who are qualified are made aware of this new exemption. The deadline to qualify for the 2023 exemption, for taxes payable 2024-2025, is July 1st so we are on short time to try to reach everyone we can. Please review the attached flyer and spread the news to your family, friends, neighbors and/or constituents. I am also attaching the Homestead Credit and Exemption Application for you to print out if anyone requests one. There are other ways to access the application electronically, through our website on the “links and forms” page or through a property search on Beacon (fillable form hyperlink located at the bottom of the results page). If there’s any questions, feel free to contact our office. Thank you for your time! Jordon Neve Benton County Assessor’s Office 111 East 4th Street Vinton, IA 52349 bcassessor@bentoncountyia.gov P: 319.472.5211 │ F: 319.472.5212

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Benton ball teams travel to Marion Compliments of Jim Magdefrau Jun 13 Benton Community Baseball Monday, June 12, 2023, at Marion Benton 9, Marion 1 BC 151 020 0 – 9 M 000 100 0 – 1 No statistics yet Marion 7, Benton 6 BC 001 230 000 000 – 6 M 201 012 000 001 – 7 Benton travels to Grinnell on Tuesday, June 13, in a JV/Varsity match. The varsity game starts at 7:30 p.m. They host West Liberty on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at 5 p.m. They host South Tama on Thursday, June 15, 2023, for a doubleheader. Friday they host West Branch on Friday, June 16, 2023, for one varsity game. Benton Community Softball Monday, June 12, 2023, at Marion Benton 6, Marion 3 BC 003 020 1 – 6 M 100 000 0 – 3 Benton 5, Marion 3 BC 002 201 0 – 5 M 100 000 2 - 3 No statistics yet. Benton hosts South Tama (0-15) on Wednesday, June 14, 2023. They play at the Roland-Story Kiwanis Softball Tournament on Friday, June 16, and Saturday, June 16.

Thank you Benton Community, for the wonderful Retirement Open House! It was heartwarming and I enjoyed visiting with all who attended. I will miss Benton! Dr. Pamela Ewell, Superintendent

Benton Community will have a Noon (12:00 p.m.) dismissal TODAY (Thursday, June 1) for professional development. Happy Summer Break! #BeABobcat #APlaceToBelong

I get the unbelievable honor of serving as the High School Principal at Benton Community for the last 3 years. It has been the honor of my life to be able to serve the families at Benton for the last 15 years in the classroom and as an administrator in various roles. In my non-school time, I enjoy working in my yard, attending Iowa State Football Games, and spending time with my family.

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Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau BC baseball wins at home, softball wins on the road Benton Community baseball Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at Van Horne Benton 10, Vinton-Shellsburg 3 VS 003 000 0 – 3 BC 334 000 x – 10 No statistics yet. Benton travels to Williamsburg (7-3) on Thursday, June 1, at 5 p.m. They host East Marshall (9-4) on Friday, June 2, 2023, at 7:30 p.m. Benton Community softball Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at Monticello Benton 2, Monticello 0 BC 100 010 0 – 2 M 000 000 0 – 0 No statistics yet. Benton (4-5) travels to Williamsburg (6-0) on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. They host Cedar Rapids Xavier (6-1) on Saturday, June 3, at 3 p.m.

#BeABobcat #APlaceToBelong

#BeABobcat #APlaceToBelong

Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau BC splits in baseball with West Delaware Tuesday, May 23, 2023 Beckman Sports Complex West Delaware 3, Benton 2 BC 000 020 0 - 2 WD 000 010 2 - 3 Benton (6-1) lost the first game of a doubleheader at Manchester against West Delaware (3-1) Benton had six hits. Cael Kaestner was 1 for 3. Wyatt Rinderknecht was 1 for 3. Easton Patterson was 2 for 3. Ryan Finn was 1 for 2 with a double. Blake Daugherty was 1 for 3. The team had five strikeouts and no walks. Benton had three errors. Jordan Thys started for six innings, allowing five hits, one run, walking two and striking out 10. Rinderknecht closed for two-thirds of an inning, allowing three hits, two earned runs, and striking out one. Benton 4, West Delaware 2 BC 000 011 2 - 4 WD 000 020 0 - 2 Benton finished strong in the second game for a WaMaC win. Benton had seven hits. Thys was 1 for 2. Evan Daugherty was 2 for 4. Cael Kaestner was 1 for 4 a double and one RBI. Rinderknecht was 1 for 3. Patterson was 1 for 3. Finn was 1 for 4. The team had six strikeouts and six walks. Patterson stole one base. The team had no errors. Lane Kaestner threw for six innings for the win. He allowed five hits, two earned runs, walked two and struck out seven. Drew Fillenworth threw for one inning, allowing no hits or runs and striking out one. Benton hosts Clear Creek Amana for two games on Thursday, May 25, at 5 p.m., and hosts Waverly-Shell Rock (1-2) on Friday, May 26, in non-conference action at 7:30 p.m.

Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau BC girls open softball with sweep of West Delaware Benton softball Monday, May 22, 2023, at West Delaware High School Sill Field, Manchester Benton 8, West Delaware 6 BC 002 122 1 – 8 WD 401 010 0 – 6 Benton (2-0) 5, West Delaware (0-2) 4 No statistics yet.

Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau BC soccer loses in tourney at Williamsburg Benton soccer Monday, May 22, 2023, at Williamsburg High School. Williamsburg (13-3) 3, Benton (7-10) 1 BC 0 1 – 1 W 1 2 – 3 No statistics available.

Girls Golf: There will be a girls golf meeting for all girls grades 7-11 interested in playing golf next year on Wednesday, May 24th, in Mr. Dirks' room during 5th block. If you can't attend the meeting, please see Mr. Dirks beforehand.

Student Council Meeting: Tomorrow, May 24th, from 11:10 -11:50, there will be a student council meeting in Mrs. Neve's room. Representatives attending the meeting should communicate with their teachers ahead of time to determine what work needs to be made up. This also applies to any individual who would like to attend the meeting as a walk-on participant.

I’m completing my 18th year of teaching MS/HS Special Education. My husband is a Benton Graduate and our 2 children also attend Benton. We enjoy our animals and taking them to shows over the weekends. And we also enjoy camping.

Bowling Meeting: There will be a meeting Monday, May 22 for all 8th-11th grade girls and boys interested in doing bowling next year during 5th block in the gym. If you can't make it to the meeting please see Coach Kauder.

Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau Bobcat baseball team earns another win Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at LaPorte City BC 412 70 - 14 U 001 00 - 1 Benton had 14 hits. Lane Kaestner was 2 for 3 with one RBI. Ryan Finn was 2 for 3 with a double and three RBIs. Evan Daugherty, Easton Patterson, and Colby Lennie had two RBIs each. Stealing one base each were Jordan Thys and Patterson. The team had one errors. Lane Kaestner threw for five innings, allowed five hits and one earned run, walked one and had one sacrifice.

Last night the school board recognized this years retirees. Congratulations to Dr. Pamela Ewell, Barb Mattison, and Mary Wilhelmi! We wish you all the best!

MS Boys Track will turn in their equipment during 5th block TOMORROW, May 18 in Coach Telgenhoff’s room. 8th graders planning on playing basketball, please attend the basketball meeting first and then after the meeting, turn in your uniforms.