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From the moment I joined Benton Community, I felt embraced, valued, and supported. This district doesn’t just treat me as a professional; it treats me like family.
🎓 32 days until the 2026 Commencement!
To celebrate, we’ll be highlighting graduating classes from Benton Community yearbooks. Today’s spotlight is on the class of 1994.
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To celebrate, we’ll be highlighting graduating classes from Benton Community yearbooks. Today’s spotlight is on the class of 1994.
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****UPDATES ON BENTON ACTIVITIES TUESDAY 4/14****
No 5:30 pm Shuttle bus service this evening
No MS Girls Track at Solon - Cancelled
No MS Boys Track at South Tama - Cancelled
No MS Practice this evening - Go home after school at 3:20 pm
Girls HS Track Meet at Lisbon - Cancelled
Girls HS Track will have practice right after school
Boys HS Track at Iowa Valley is still on - Still on at Normal time - 4:15 pm
Boys and Girls JV/Varsity Soccer is still on - Start time has been pushed back one hour
-Boys Varsity - 6:00 pm start now
-Girls Varsity - 7:30 pm start now
-Boys and Girls Junior Varsity -Cancelled - make up date TBD
No 5:30 pm Shuttle bus service this evening
No MS Girls Track at Solon - Cancelled
No MS Boys Track at South Tama - Cancelled
No MS Practice this evening - Go home after school at 3:20 pm
Girls HS Track Meet at Lisbon - Cancelled
Girls HS Track will have practice right after school
Boys HS Track at Iowa Valley is still on - Still on at Normal time - 4:15 pm
Boys and Girls JV/Varsity Soccer is still on - Start time has been pushed back one hour
-Boys Varsity - 6:00 pm start now
-Girls Varsity - 7:30 pm start now
-Boys and Girls Junior Varsity -Cancelled - make up date TBD
SPORTS: Lady Bobcats host triangular at Tara Hills
-Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau
Monday, April 13, 2026, at Tara Hills Country Club
Team scores
Benton 172
Williamsburg 174
Benton JV 231
Burlington Notre Dame 240
Williamsburg JV 279
Benton scores
1 Hasse Sobaski 40
3 Bristol Kahle 41
4 Madelyn Kenny 41
10 Avery Kramer 50
11 Kristen Covington 50
14 Katelyn Covington 51
16 Emily Kulbartz 58
17 Alissa Zimmerman 59
19 Alexis Sobaski 63
20 Makalya Volesky 66
-Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau
Monday, April 13, 2026, at Tara Hills Country Club
Team scores
Benton 172
Williamsburg 174
Benton JV 231
Burlington Notre Dame 240
Williamsburg JV 279
Benton scores
1 Hasse Sobaski 40
3 Bristol Kahle 41
4 Madelyn Kenny 41
10 Avery Kramer 50
11 Kristen Covington 50
14 Katelyn Covington 51
16 Emily Kulbartz 58
17 Alissa Zimmerman 59
19 Alexis Sobaski 63
20 Makalya Volesky 66
BC boys’ golf team travels to Williamsburg
-Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau
Monday, April 13, 2026, at Stone Creek, Williamsburg
Varsity team scores
Williamsburg 155
Burlington ND 179
Benton 198
Benton varsity scores
Braiden Moore 50
Ben Langerman 51
Brayden Miller 53
Kaiser Townsley 54
Braedyn Junge 54
Andrew Hines 54
Benton JV team scores
Williamsburg 174
Benton 222
Burlington ND 236
Benton JV Scores
Gabe Garner 54
Kaleb Hayden 54
Ryder Shaw 56
Will Rausch 58
Dustin Steffen 60
Levi Schmitz 62
-Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau
Monday, April 13, 2026, at Stone Creek, Williamsburg
Varsity team scores
Williamsburg 155
Burlington ND 179
Benton 198
Benton varsity scores
Braiden Moore 50
Ben Langerman 51
Brayden Miller 53
Kaiser Townsley 54
Braedyn Junge 54
Andrew Hines 54
Benton JV team scores
Williamsburg 174
Benton 222
Burlington ND 236
Benton JV Scores
Gabe Garner 54
Kaleb Hayden 54
Ryder Shaw 56
Will Rausch 58
Dustin Steffen 60
Levi Schmitz 62
What is your family thing about being a Bobcat?
I love that Benton Community celebrates and encourages the many academic and extracurricular accomplishments of our students.
I love that Benton Community celebrates and encourages the many academic and extracurricular accomplishments of our students.
🎓 33 days until the 2026 Commencement!
To celebrate, we’ll be highlighting graduating classes from Benton Community yearbooks. Today’s spotlight is on the class of 1993.
Tag your classmates in the comments and join the celebration! Be sure to click the "Follow" button to ensure you don't miss any of the updates from Benton Community!
To celebrate, we’ll be highlighting graduating classes from Benton Community yearbooks. Today’s spotlight is on the class of 1993.
Tag your classmates in the comments and join the celebration! Be sure to click the "Follow" button to ensure you don't miss any of the updates from Benton Community!
Junior Achievement in Mrs. Franck’s kindergarten class brought Benton alumni and friends together! Melissa Lennie is one of many JA volunteers adding value to our student experience by volunteering to deliver lessons focused on financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship. Many thanks to all of our JA volunteers throughout the district.
SPORTS: Benton runs at Marion Early Bird Invitational
-Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau
2026 Marion Early Bird Invitational
Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Marion
Benton placewinners- Girls
Discus – 5 Megan Krug 81-11
Long jump – 4 Brynnlee Seeck 14-11.75, 5 Reagan Brooks 14-04.5
High jump – 1 Talulah Schroeder 4-10
800 Medley – 3 Brynnlee Seeck, Reagan Brooks, Layna DeMoss, June Fisher 2:00.14
400 shuttle hurdle – 1 Anna Embretson, Belle Werner, Mya McCarville, Sophia Seeck 1:09.01
1600 medley – 2 Lila Bieschke, Rylee Bries, Libi Frese, Kyra Kauder 4:54.37
4×200 – 3 June Fisher, Layna DeMoss, Talulah Schroeder, Anna Embretson 1:51.40
100 hurdles – 2 Sophia Seeck 17.24, 5 Mya McCarville 17.76
110 hurdles – 2 Evan Patterson 18.21
800 – 3 Haddie Kroneman 2:40.69, 4 Emma King 2:40.83
1500 – 2 Rya Miller 6:07.26
4×100 – 3 Brynnlee Seeck, Sophia Seeck, Reagan Brooks, Talulah Schroeder 53.48
4×400 – 3 June Fisher, Layna DeMoss, Mya McCarville, Anna Embretson 4:23.65
Benton placewinners – Boys
Shot put – 1 Grady Frese 44-03.25, 6 Carson Hanus 35-10.25
Discus – 2 Grady Frese 125
Long jump – 3 Evan Martin 18-11.75
800 medley – 1 Brody Timmerman, Evan Martin, Carson Nolan, Owen Von Ahsen 1:35.98
3200 – 2 Korbin Nunt 11:19.30
4×800 – 1 Elias Bieschke, Landon Furler, Caleb Olson, Jack Lange 8:47.85
Shuttle hurdle – 1 Owen Von Ahsen, Brody Timmerman, Brock Corrigan, Eli Patterson 1:02.74
100 – 4 Carson Nolan 11.90, 6 Evan Martin 12.20
1600 Distance medley – 4 Brock Corrigan, Jayce Plummer, Ethan Schwake, Jayden Beck 4:04.01
400 – 3 Jack Lange 53.93, 4 Elias Bieschke 54.61
4X200 – 2 Graedy Perkins, Colton Kroneman, Cam Schulte, Sawyer Rudie 1:37.80
800 – 3 Caleb Olson 2:10.65
200 – 2 Carson Nolan 23.50
1600 – 4 Brian Arazia 5:24.12, 5 Caleb Olson 5:27.56
4×100 – 1 Brody Timmerman, Evan Martin, Carson Nolan, Owen Von Ahsen 44.02
4×400 – 2 Jack Lange, Elias Bieschke, Jayden Beck, Eli Patterson 3:40.65
Varsity boys
Benton 136
Xavier 102
Marion 97
Cascade 68
Dike-New Hartford 68
Calamus Wheatland 66
Waterloo East 38
Varsity girls
CR Kennedy 154
Marion 93
Benton 90
Cascade 75
Waverly-Shell Rock 72
Xavier 45
Calamus Wheatland 17
Waterloo East 9
-Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau
2026 Marion Early Bird Invitational
Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Marion
Benton placewinners- Girls
Discus – 5 Megan Krug 81-11
Long jump – 4 Brynnlee Seeck 14-11.75, 5 Reagan Brooks 14-04.5
High jump – 1 Talulah Schroeder 4-10
800 Medley – 3 Brynnlee Seeck, Reagan Brooks, Layna DeMoss, June Fisher 2:00.14
400 shuttle hurdle – 1 Anna Embretson, Belle Werner, Mya McCarville, Sophia Seeck 1:09.01
1600 medley – 2 Lila Bieschke, Rylee Bries, Libi Frese, Kyra Kauder 4:54.37
4×200 – 3 June Fisher, Layna DeMoss, Talulah Schroeder, Anna Embretson 1:51.40
100 hurdles – 2 Sophia Seeck 17.24, 5 Mya McCarville 17.76
110 hurdles – 2 Evan Patterson 18.21
800 – 3 Haddie Kroneman 2:40.69, 4 Emma King 2:40.83
1500 – 2 Rya Miller 6:07.26
4×100 – 3 Brynnlee Seeck, Sophia Seeck, Reagan Brooks, Talulah Schroeder 53.48
4×400 – 3 June Fisher, Layna DeMoss, Mya McCarville, Anna Embretson 4:23.65
Benton placewinners – Boys
Shot put – 1 Grady Frese 44-03.25, 6 Carson Hanus 35-10.25
Discus – 2 Grady Frese 125
Long jump – 3 Evan Martin 18-11.75
800 medley – 1 Brody Timmerman, Evan Martin, Carson Nolan, Owen Von Ahsen 1:35.98
3200 – 2 Korbin Nunt 11:19.30
4×800 – 1 Elias Bieschke, Landon Furler, Caleb Olson, Jack Lange 8:47.85
Shuttle hurdle – 1 Owen Von Ahsen, Brody Timmerman, Brock Corrigan, Eli Patterson 1:02.74
100 – 4 Carson Nolan 11.90, 6 Evan Martin 12.20
1600 Distance medley – 4 Brock Corrigan, Jayce Plummer, Ethan Schwake, Jayden Beck 4:04.01
400 – 3 Jack Lange 53.93, 4 Elias Bieschke 54.61
4X200 – 2 Graedy Perkins, Colton Kroneman, Cam Schulte, Sawyer Rudie 1:37.80
800 – 3 Caleb Olson 2:10.65
200 – 2 Carson Nolan 23.50
1600 – 4 Brian Arazia 5:24.12, 5 Caleb Olson 5:27.56
4×100 – 1 Brody Timmerman, Evan Martin, Carson Nolan, Owen Von Ahsen 44.02
4×400 – 2 Jack Lange, Elias Bieschke, Jayden Beck, Eli Patterson 3:40.65
Varsity boys
Benton 136
Xavier 102
Marion 97
Cascade 68
Dike-New Hartford 68
Calamus Wheatland 66
Waterloo East 38
Varsity girls
CR Kennedy 154
Marion 93
Benton 90
Cascade 75
Waverly-Shell Rock 72
Xavier 45
Calamus Wheatland 17
Waterloo East 9
BC girls golf team hosts Indee and CCA, plus Lady Bobcat Invite
- Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau
Friday, April 10, 2026, at Tara Hills Country Club, Van Horne
Benton 181
Clear Creek Amana 184
Independence 206
Benton varsity
2 Halle Sobaski 39
3 Bristol Kahle 44
5 Madelyn Kenny
9 Avery Kramer 51
10 Katelyn Covington
Lady Bobcat Invite
Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Tara Hills Country Club, Van Horne
Benton 334
Solon 373
Grundy Center 397
Benton results
1 Halle Sobaski 72
2 Madelyn Kenny 86
2 Bristol Kahle 86
5 Katelyn Covington 90
10 Avery Kramer 95
- Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau
Friday, April 10, 2026, at Tara Hills Country Club, Van Horne
Benton 181
Clear Creek Amana 184
Independence 206
Benton varsity
2 Halle Sobaski 39
3 Bristol Kahle 44
5 Madelyn Kenny
9 Avery Kramer 51
10 Katelyn Covington
Lady Bobcat Invite
Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Tara Hills Country Club, Van Horne
Benton 334
Solon 373
Grundy Center 397
Benton results
1 Halle Sobaski 72
2 Madelyn Kenny 86
2 Bristol Kahle 86
5 Katelyn Covington 90
10 Avery Kramer 95
We are hiring Full Time School Bus Drivers for the 2026-2027 school year!
To apply online go to https://www.applitrack.com/benton/onlineapp/
For more information, please contact Tim Lyons at tlyons@benton.k12.ia.us or Kristi Wright at krwright@benton.k12.ia.us
SPORTS: BC boys’ golf team hosts CCA
-Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau
Friday, April 10, 2026, at Tara Hills Country Club
Benton 183, Clear Creek Amana 173
Benton results
Braiden Moore 40 (Medalist)
Brayden Miller 48
Kaiser Townsley 46
Ben Langerman 54
Braedyn Junge 49
Andrew Hines 57
Benton JV 212, CCA JV 166
Benton JV results
Levi Schmitz 54
Kaleb Hayden 51
Ryder Shaw 60
Will Rausch 49
Dustin Steffen 58
Jackson Schulte 68
-Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau
Friday, April 10, 2026, at Tara Hills Country Club
Benton 183, Clear Creek Amana 173
Benton results
Braiden Moore 40 (Medalist)
Brayden Miller 48
Kaiser Townsley 46
Ben Langerman 54
Braedyn Junge 49
Andrew Hines 57
Benton JV 212, CCA JV 166
Benton JV results
Levi Schmitz 54
Kaleb Hayden 51
Ryder Shaw 60
Will Rausch 49
Dustin Steffen 58
Jackson Schulte 68
🎓 34 days until the 2026 Commencement!
To celebrate, we’ll be highlighting graduating classes from Benton Community yearbooks. Today’s spotlight is on the class of 1992.
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To celebrate, we’ll be highlighting graduating classes from Benton Community yearbooks. Today’s spotlight is on the class of 1992.
Tag your classmates in the comments and join the celebration! Be sure to click the "Follow" button to ensure you don't miss any of the updates from Benton Community!
🎓 35 days until the 2026 Commencement!
To celebrate, we’ll be highlighting graduating classes from Benton Community yearbooks. Today’s spotlight is on the class of 1991.
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To celebrate, we’ll be highlighting graduating classes from Benton Community yearbooks. Today’s spotlight is on the class of 1991.
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🎓 36 days until the 2026 Commencement!
To celebrate, we’ll be highlighting graduating classes from Benton Community yearbooks. Today’s spotlight is on the class of 1990.
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To celebrate, we’ll be highlighting graduating classes from Benton Community yearbooks. Today’s spotlight is on the class of 1990.
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Employment opportunities may be found at https://www.applitrack.com/benton/onlineapp/
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2nd graders at Atkins Elementary got the chance to learn about song creation with Mrs. Smith! They learned about the base beat, types of instruments, and patterns to develop a song. Then they got the opportunity to put their creativity to work and develop their own music.
🎓 37days until the 2026 Commencement!
To celebrate, we’ll be highlighting graduating classes from Benton Community yearbooks. Today’s spotlight is on the class of 1989.
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To celebrate, we’ll be highlighting graduating classes from Benton Community yearbooks. Today’s spotlight is on the class of 1989.
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SPORTS: Soccer continues for Benton boys
-Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau
Thursday, April 2, 2026, at Grinnell
Benton 0, Grinnell 0
Shots on goal: Weston Kaestner 1
Goalkeeping: Landon Kaump, 10 saves
Saturday, April 4, at HA Lynn Stadium, Newton
Ottumwa 10, Benton 0
BC 0 0 - 0
O 91 - 10
Shots on goal: Cole Sonka 1
Goalkeeping: Caleb Kaump, 10 goals allowed, 10 saves
Benton 2, Newton 0
BC 11 - 2
N 00 - 0
Assists: Weston Kaestner 1
Goals: Jamie Myers 1, Weston Kaestner 1
Shots on goal: Jamie Myers 2, Weston Kaestner 1
Goal-keeping: Landon Kaump 8 saves
Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at Van Horne
Benton 3, West Delaware 0
WD 00 - 0
BC 30 - 3
Statistics are coming
-Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau
Thursday, April 2, 2026, at Grinnell
Benton 0, Grinnell 0
Shots on goal: Weston Kaestner 1
Goalkeeping: Landon Kaump, 10 saves
Saturday, April 4, at HA Lynn Stadium, Newton
Ottumwa 10, Benton 0
BC 0 0 - 0
O 91 - 10
Shots on goal: Cole Sonka 1
Goalkeeping: Caleb Kaump, 10 goals allowed, 10 saves
Benton 2, Newton 0
BC 11 - 2
N 00 - 0
Assists: Weston Kaestner 1
Goals: Jamie Myers 1, Weston Kaestner 1
Shots on goal: Jamie Myers 2, Weston Kaestner 1
Goal-keeping: Landon Kaump 8 saves
Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at Van Horne
Benton 3, West Delaware 0
WD 00 - 0
BC 30 - 3
Statistics are coming
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR BOBCAT ACTIVITIES!!
Lots of weather related news here....
This Evening...
Boys Track meet at CC-A is postponed to tomorrow...Friday, April 10th - Same Time
Boys and Girls Golf vs CC-A and Indee is postponed to tomorrow - Friday, April 10th - 4:00 pm
Boys and Girls Soccer vs Indee is postponed - Date to be determined.
No MS track practices this evening are cancelled
No Shuttle bus this evening
Tomorrow...
Iron Man Volleyball is postponed to next Wednesday, April 15
Boys Basketball Banquet postponed....Date TBD
Girls Track Meet at West Branch is on for tonight!
Lots of weather related news here....
This Evening...
Boys Track meet at CC-A is postponed to tomorrow...Friday, April 10th - Same Time
Boys and Girls Golf vs CC-A and Indee is postponed to tomorrow - Friday, April 10th - 4:00 pm
Boys and Girls Soccer vs Indee is postponed - Date to be determined.
No MS track practices this evening are cancelled
No Shuttle bus this evening
Tomorrow...
Iron Man Volleyball is postponed to next Wednesday, April 15
Boys Basketball Banquet postponed....Date TBD
Girls Track Meet at West Branch is on for tonight!
