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Van Horne’s McGrew does fire mitigation in Colorado’s Pike National Forest

by jmagdefrau on February 22, 2012

LAKE GEORGE, CO – Alex McGrew, second year leader of a team of 10 AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) members, is finishing up an eight-week joint venture in fire mitigation between the USDA Forest Service, Pike and San Isabel National Forests, and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands. This is McGrew’s second of four projects [...]

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Benton girls advance to state with win over Keokuk

by jmagdefrau on February 22, 2012

Benton 52, Keokuk 45 Benton Community overcame a cool first quarter to storm back and top Keokuk, 52-45, in the regional final Tuesday, Feb. 21 at Washington. Benton was led by balance scoring, with 17 points from Sara Petrzelka, 12 points from Becca Bridgewater and 11 points from Kelsey Brecht. Petrzelka also had 14 rebounds. [...]

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POSTSEASON BASKETBALL – Benton girls punch state ticket; Williamsburg girls, HLV boys fall

February 21, 2012 Journal Tribune

In a busy Tuesday on the post-season hardwood, the Benton Community girls basketball team punched its ticket to the Iowa Class 3A state tournament next week in Des Moines. The Bobcats, the top-ranked team in Class 3A, downed Keokuk 52-45 in the Region 6 final to maintain its perfect 24-0 record and earn a spot [...]

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Williamsburg tops Benton in opening round of tournament

February 21, 2012 Benton Community Sports

Williamsburg 45, Benton 41 Benton Community’s boys’ basketball team closed its season at 10-12 with an opening round regional loss to Williamsburg Monday, Feb. 20, at Williamsburg, 45-41. Coach Larry Carlson said, “We played our best game of the year as far as execution on offense and defense goes. We let the pressure of the [...]

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Belle Plaine girls lose narrowly in regional

February 21, 2012 Belle Plaine sports

Woodward-Granger 41, Belle Plaine 38 Belle Plaine’s girls’ basketball team closed their season with a 41-38 tournament loss at Huxley to Woodward-Granger, Friday, Feb. 17. Macy DeMeulenaere led Belle Plaine with 16 points. Kameo Pope added 13 points, 13 rebounds and she blocked four shots. The team was 16 of 36 from the field, 2 [...]

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Belle Plaine organizations

February 21, 2012 Star Press Union

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Masonic Hope Lodge 175 Contact: Roger Ochs, 641-489-2944 Web site: www.perfectsquare.biz Officer: Rodney Emerson, secretary Meetings: Second Wednesday of the month, 7:30 p.m. at 805 11th Street. Miscellaneous information: Kitchen and dining areas are available by reservation, call 319-444-3393. Belle Plaine Fire Department Contact: Russ Spading, 319-444-3131 Officer: Russ Spading, Fire Chief Meetings: [...]

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VOLUNTEERS – Belle Plaine volunteers of the year

February 21, 2012 Star Press Union

DOWNLOAD THE SPECIAL ISSUE Welcome to the Star Press Union’s Salute to Volunteers & Service Organizations. This first installment will focus on 19 Belle Plaine organizations that answered our call to tell us about who they are, what they do and how they serve their community. While not all groups we contacted responded to our [...]

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Benton FFA to hold annual labor auction

February 21, 2012 Star Press Union

By SARA PETRZELKA Chapter Reporter The Benton FFA will hold its annual labor auction Sunday, March 4 at the Benton Community High School Student Center. Over 30 FFA members will be “put on the auction block” for an 8-hour day of work. Purchased FFA member are able to complete projects in your home, business, or [...]

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Belle Plaine Historical, Feb. 22, 2012

February 21, 2012 Star Press Union

All lectures and seminars will be at the Belle Plaine Area Museum, unless indicated otherwise. Sunday, March 4, at 2 p.m., learn about the area south of Belle Plaine being returned to native prairie. Speaker is Mark Pingenot. Sunday, March 18, at 2 p.m. Marvin Kucera will share information with you on growing pumpkins for [...]

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Grieder Motors donates more than $2,100 in cash and sports equipment to AYSO 1103

February 21, 2012 Star Press Union

John Grieder Motors, one of 11 Chevrolet dealers from the Cedar Rapids area that partnered with local youth soccer leagues for the 2011 season, raised nearly $36,300 in total donations from the dealership and private parties. In addition to monetary support, John Grieder Motors provided AYSO 1103 with equipment donations, an opportunity to raise and [...]

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