Representatives from the Iowa National Guard recently visited the high school PE program to deliver a self-defense lesson. Their presentation underscored the importance of understanding fundamental self-defense techniques, while also expressing the hope that students will never find themselves in a situation requiring their use.
We’re very thankful to the Guardsmen for volunteering at Benton Community!
We’re very thankful to the Guardsmen for volunteering at Benton Community!
SPORTS – Benton travels to North Linn for wrestling
-Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau
Wrestling, Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, at North Linn
Benton 45, North Linn 33
285: Melvin Hintze (NOLI) over Carson Hanus (BECO) (SV-1 12-9)
106: Elias George (BECO) over (NOLI) (For.)
113: Memphis Bishop (BECO) over Liam Benesh (NOLI) (Fall 3:29)
120: Mack Arnold (NOLI) over (BECO) (For.)
126: Jason Eastman (BECO) over Jacob Rauch (NOLI) (Fall 2:42)
132: Garrett Kuch (BECO) over Carson Zimmerman (NOLI) (Fall 1:12)
138: Jaxson Mehlert (BECO) over Jorden Rawson (NOLI) (Fall 0:47)
144: Brody McGrath (NOLI) over Brock Corrigan (BECO) (Fall 5:41)
150: Brady Patterson (BECO) over Westyn Price (NOLI) (Dec 8-5)
157: Tate Woods (NOLI) over Jackson Silhanek (BECO) (Fall 1:08)
165: Elias Bieschke (BECO) over Kyle Doyle (NOLI) (Fall 2:38)
175: Trevor Kaut (NOLI) over Derek Roos (BECO) (Fall 4:31)
190: Trey Sharp (BECO) over Walter Rogan (NOLI) (Fall 1:03)
215: Jacoby Peyton (NOLI) over Keason Louis (BECO) (Fall 1:22)
Benton 52, Center Point-Urbana 30
190: Trey Sharp (BECO) over (CPU) (For.)
215: Danny Small (CPU) over Keason Louis (BECO) (Fall 1:42)
285: Carson Hanus (BECO) over (CPU) (For.)
106: Jackson McGonegle (CPU) over Elias George (BECO) (Fall 1:47)
113: Memphis Bishop (BECO) over (CPU) (For.)
120: Ethan Bergman (CPU) over (BECO) (For.)
126: Jason Eastman (BECO) over (CPU) (For.)
132: Garrett Kuch (BECO) over (CPU) (For.)
138: Jaxson Mehlert (BECO) over Caden Steinkamp (CPU) (Fall 3:00)
144: Will Griswold (CPU) over Brock Corrigan (BECO) (Fall 1:42)
150: Brady Patterson (BECO) over Gavin Reed (CPU) (TF 18-3 2:07)
157: Zaddek Vangorder (CPU) over Jackson Silhanek (BECO) (Fall 3:42)
165: Elias Bieschke (BECO) over Brayden Hakert (CPU) (TF 18-2 3:34)
175: Derek Roos (BECO) over Cash Souer (CPU) (Fall 3:29)
-Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau
Wrestling, Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, at North Linn
Benton 45, North Linn 33
285: Melvin Hintze (NOLI) over Carson Hanus (BECO) (SV-1 12-9)
106: Elias George (BECO) over (NOLI) (For.)
113: Memphis Bishop (BECO) over Liam Benesh (NOLI) (Fall 3:29)
120: Mack Arnold (NOLI) over (BECO) (For.)
126: Jason Eastman (BECO) over Jacob Rauch (NOLI) (Fall 2:42)
132: Garrett Kuch (BECO) over Carson Zimmerman (NOLI) (Fall 1:12)
138: Jaxson Mehlert (BECO) over Jorden Rawson (NOLI) (Fall 0:47)
144: Brody McGrath (NOLI) over Brock Corrigan (BECO) (Fall 5:41)
150: Brady Patterson (BECO) over Westyn Price (NOLI) (Dec 8-5)
157: Tate Woods (NOLI) over Jackson Silhanek (BECO) (Fall 1:08)
165: Elias Bieschke (BECO) over Kyle Doyle (NOLI) (Fall 2:38)
175: Trevor Kaut (NOLI) over Derek Roos (BECO) (Fall 4:31)
190: Trey Sharp (BECO) over Walter Rogan (NOLI) (Fall 1:03)
215: Jacoby Peyton (NOLI) over Keason Louis (BECO) (Fall 1:22)
Benton 52, Center Point-Urbana 30
190: Trey Sharp (BECO) over (CPU) (For.)
215: Danny Small (CPU) over Keason Louis (BECO) (Fall 1:42)
285: Carson Hanus (BECO) over (CPU) (For.)
106: Jackson McGonegle (CPU) over Elias George (BECO) (Fall 1:47)
113: Memphis Bishop (BECO) over (CPU) (For.)
120: Ethan Bergman (CPU) over (BECO) (For.)
126: Jason Eastman (BECO) over (CPU) (For.)
132: Garrett Kuch (BECO) over (CPU) (For.)
138: Jaxson Mehlert (BECO) over Caden Steinkamp (CPU) (Fall 3:00)
144: Will Griswold (CPU) over Brock Corrigan (BECO) (Fall 1:42)
150: Brady Patterson (BECO) over Gavin Reed (CPU) (TF 18-3 2:07)
157: Zaddek Vangorder (CPU) over Jackson Silhanek (BECO) (Fall 3:42)
165: Elias Bieschke (BECO) over Brayden Hakert (CPU) (TF 18-2 3:34)
175: Derek Roos (BECO) over Cash Souer (CPU) (Fall 3:29)
*********UPDATE**********
Santa Claus is coming to Benton Community MS/HS! See the details in the attached fliers for when you can see him and how you can support our Food Pantry!
Why Benton?
I enjoy working at Benton because of the people. The staff and students are great people who I get the pleasure of working with every day.
I enjoy working at Benton because of the people. The staff and students are great people who I get the pleasure of working with every day.
Benton Community and Central Lutheran will be running a 2 hour late start tomorrow, Thursday, December 4. Please remember that there are no morning activities on a late start. Also, there is no breakfast served. The AM and PM preschool session times have been adjusted.
My favorite thing about being a Bobcat is the community. I love all of the friendships I have made while working here.
SPORTS – BC basketball, Week of Dec. 1, 2025
-Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau
Benton Girls’ Basketball
Monday, Dec., 1, 2025, at Mid-Prairie High School
No. 15 Mid-Prairie 57, Benton 33
BC 12 2 8 11 - 33
MP 15 15 15 12 - 57
Mid-Prarie was 25 of 52 for field goals, 3 of 14 for three-pointers, and 4 of 10 for free throws. They had 43 rebounds, 15 assists, 11 steals, one block, 16 turnovers and 17 fouls.
Benton statistics are coming.
Benton boys’ basketball
Monday, Dec. 1, 2025, at Mid-Prairie High School
Mid-Prairie 69, Benton 40
Benton statistics are coming.
Mid-Prairie was 30 of 49 for field goals, 8 of 16 for three-pointers, and 1 of 6 for free throws. They had 27 rebounds, 10 assists, 11 steals and one block. they had 16 turnovers and seven fouls.
-Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau
Benton Girls’ Basketball
Monday, Dec., 1, 2025, at Mid-Prairie High School
No. 15 Mid-Prairie 57, Benton 33
BC 12 2 8 11 - 33
MP 15 15 15 12 - 57
Mid-Prarie was 25 of 52 for field goals, 3 of 14 for three-pointers, and 4 of 10 for free throws. They had 43 rebounds, 15 assists, 11 steals, one block, 16 turnovers and 17 fouls.
Benton statistics are coming.
Benton boys’ basketball
Monday, Dec. 1, 2025, at Mid-Prairie High School
Mid-Prairie 69, Benton 40
Benton statistics are coming.
Mid-Prairie was 30 of 49 for field goals, 8 of 16 for three-pointers, and 1 of 6 for free throws. They had 27 rebounds, 10 assists, 11 steals and one block. they had 16 turnovers and seven fouls.
SPORTS – BC girls’ bowling, Week of Dec. 1, 2025
-Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau
Benton girls' bowling
Monday, Dec. 1, 2025, at Anamosa Bowling Center
-Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau
Benton girls' bowling
Monday, Dec. 1, 2025, at Anamosa Bowling Center
Why Benton?
Growing up here I wanted to bring the love of learning and excitement I had for being a Bobcat. I want to instill that in my own kids as well as my classroom every year.
Growing up here I wanted to bring the love of learning and excitement I had for being a Bobcat. I want to instill that in my own kids as well as my classroom every year.
This Friday night! Get signed up!
Middle School Student Council is once again doing the Parents Night Out event. It is this Friday, December 5th, 5:30-8:30 p.m., at Atkins Elementary.
Sign up link for parents:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1pb142obANw0oqHY2_6sd-sZPWoHZyWHryE00gPKW178/preview
Middle School Student Council is once again doing the Parents Night Out event. It is this Friday, December 5th, 5:30-8:30 p.m., at Atkins Elementary.
Sign up link for parents:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1pb142obANw0oqHY2_6sd-sZPWoHZyWHryE00gPKW178/preview
Benton Community Middle School has entered 25 pieces of art to the Wildlife Forever Songbird Art Contest. Congratulations and good luck!
Thanks for all you do to make Benton a great place to be!
Why Benton?
I chose to teach at Benton because it was the right fit for both my family and my career. As a family, we wanted to be more centrally located to our extended relatives. Additionally, we knew our kids would have great opportunities here both academically and socially.
I chose to teach at Benton because it was the right fit for both my family and my career. As a family, we wanted to be more centrally located to our extended relatives. Additionally, we knew our kids would have great opportunities here both academically and socially.
Happy Thanksgiving! There will be No School Wednesday, November 26 through Friday, November 28. School will resume on Monday, December 1.
NO SCHOOL - Benton Community &. Central Lutheran are CLOSED on Tuesday, November 25. This is a change from the previous announcement. Afternoon activities information will be shared by coaches and sponsors. Stay safe & warm.
Why Benton?
I choose to work at Benton because I grew up here, and this community has always felt like home. Now I want to raise my own family in a place that fosters strong relationships, connection, and a true sense of belonging.
I choose to work at Benton because I grew up here, and this community has always felt like home. Now I want to raise my own family in a place that fosters strong relationships, connection, and a true sense of belonging.
Benton Community and Central Lutheran will be running a 2 hour late start schedule today, November 25. There will be no early dismissal. There will be no preschool today. Please remember that there are no morning activities on a late start. Also, there is no breakfast served.
Jordan Davis, 5th grader at Norway Intermediate, has been selected for state judging in the Iowa Fire Prevention Poster Contest. Congratulation, Jordan!
BC junior, Layna DeMoss, placed 1st and achieved 100 career wins at the Urbandale wrestling tournament on Saturday. Congratulations, Layna!
