There are tax calculators that help estimate the impact of the VPPEL on your property tax. They take pieces like the state property roll-backs into consideration. Want to get an estimate for your property? Our team at Central Office can help with that!
Benton CSD Central Office
319-228-8701, x-1503
Join us tomorrow evening for BC's Festival of Bands at 7 p.m. in the MS/HS gym. Features our Bobcat musicians from across the entire district!!
"My favorite thing about being a Bobcat is being a part of the Bobcat Family! Ever since I stepped through the doors of Benton Community 15 years ago, I have been welcomed with open arms from everyone associated with the school and from the Bobcat Community."
1700 voter & stakeholder survey responses led to the priority areas set by the board.
1. Safety & Security Enhancements
2. HVAC Updates
3. Indoor Renovations
4. Outdoor Renovations
School will dismiss at 1:00 p.m. today, Wednesday, February 28.
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Congratulations to BC Middle School students Jude Guilford, Attica Marble, and Brayden Selberg on being selected 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in the Art of Conservation Songbird Art Contest.
Lady Bobcats are edged in the first round of girls’ basketball tournament
-Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau
Monday, Feb. 26, 2024, at Wells Fargo Arena, Des Moines
Girls' state basketball tournament, Class 3A
Des Moines Christian (23-1) 49, Benton (18-6) 46
BC 5 14 13 14 - 46
DMC 9 14 12 14 - 49
Benton was 14 of 49 for field goals, 7 of 30 for three-pointers, and 11 of 15 for free throws. They had 32 rebounds, five assists, three steals, five blocks, six turnovers and 14 fouls. McKenna Kramer led Benton with 17 points, including 4 of 12 shooting for three-pointers. Emma Townsley added 15 points. Piper Nelson had eight rebounds. Townsley had four assists. Nelson had two steals and four blocks.
Des Moines Moines Christian was 18 of 41 for field goals, 4 of 11 for three-pointers and 9 of 14 for free throws. They had 31 rebounds, nine assists, three steals, three blocks, seven turnovers and 12 fouls. With 17 points each for Des Moines Christian were Addy Oetker and Abby Hall.
Des Moines Christian will play Wahlert Catholic or Solon on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024.
All-WaMaC boys’ basketball team is announced
-Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau
EAST Division All WaMaC Boys Basketball Team:
* Unanimous Selection (1st team only)
1st Team:
*Jake Benzing 12 Solon
*Vince Steinbrech 12 Solon
Gehrig Turner 12 Solon
*Kylar Whitman 12 Marion
*Austin Goodrich 11 Marion
*Jackson Kutcher 12 Mount Vernon
Josh Beatty 12 Independence
2nd Team:
Rylen Stiegelmeyer 12 Solon
Jordan Fischer 12 Marion
Cooper Grimm 10 CPU
Joey Rhomberg 12 Mount Vernon
Josef Briesemeister 11 Mount Vernon
Jake Beatty 12 Independence
Griffin Lott 11 West Delaware
WaMaC Recognition:
Hunter Holmes 12 Center Point-Urbana
Jackson Brincks 11 Center Point-Urbana
Cameron Dunbar 12 Independence
Crayton Iversen 11 Independence
Grayson Kirsch 11 Marion
Josh Noll 12 Marion
Kellen Haverback 10 Mount Vernon
Cooper Parks 12 Mount Vernon
Austin Knight 12 Solon
Brett White 12 Solon
Conrad Smith 12 West Delaware
Seth Jackson 11 West Delaware
East Standings:
Solon 10-0 20-1
Marion 8-2 16-5
Center Point-Urbana 5-5 7-14
Mount Vernon 4-6 14-8
Independence 2-8 10-11
West Delaware 1-9 2-19
East Divisional Player of the Year: *Jake Benzing 12 Solon
WEST Division
2023-24 WaMaC West Boys Basketball All-Conference Selections
1st Team
Derek Weisskopf Wburg Sr.
Kellen Cockrell Wburg Sr.
Ryan McIlrath Grinnell Jr.
Cole Blackford Grinnell Sr.
Haiden Hardy CCA Sr.
Andrew Rotzoll CCA Jr.
Quincy Gilbert Benton Sr.
Unanimous
2nd Team
Jacoby Johnson V-S So.
Cade Rosenberger STC Sr.
Tommy Tyynismaa STC Sr.
Grant Hocker Wburg Jr.
Carson Penyich Grinnell Sr.
Derek Doty Grinnell Jr.
Robert Meade CCA Jr.
Player of the Year School Yr - Derek Weisskopf Wburg Sr.
WaMaC Recognition
Benton - Gavin Brooks Jr, Kolby Wenger Sr
CCA - Cale Berry Jr, Brock Hilsman Jr
Grinnell - Jack Hoopes Jr, Braden Johnson Sr
South Tama - Daniel Wiese Sr, Emerson Bridgewater Fr
V-S - Cade Sutton FR, Keyten Grimm JR
Williamsburg - Braden Plotz Sr, Simeon Armbrecht Sr
We couldn't ask for a better group of young ladies to represent Benton Community. Congratulations on a great season, players and coaches!
"I have always believed that Benton offers the perfect balance for students. Benton is large enough that it allows students to experience a variety of activities, yet is small enough to offer a personal and caring touch."
Because of the type of election that is being held, registered voters in Benton County may cast a ballot at any voting center within Benton County. If it is easier to access one voting center rather than another, feel free to do so! This does not apply to voters in Iowa County and Tama County.
Find your polling place by visiting the Iowa Secretary of State's Office website. You may also reach out to the county Auditor's Office for more information on where to vote.
https://sos.iowa.gov/elections/voterreg/pollingplace/search.aspx
Girls State Basketball send-off today! Game time is 8:30 p.m. vs. Des Moines Christian at Wells Fargo. Good luck, LadyCats!
Congratulations to Melisa Venneman for completing the School Business Officials Authorization Program. The two-year training program and one-year Mentoring Program are required for all new school business officials (SBOs). Every school district in Iowa must employ a school business official with an SBO authorization. Again, congratulations on this great accomplishment!
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Good Luck to our Girls Basketball Team as they compete in the first round of the Girls State Basketball Tournament tonight (February 26) at 8:30 pm at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines. GO BOBCATS!!
If you want to learn more about the VPPEL yourself or have information about the VPPEL shared with a group you're part of, you can reach out to our team at Central Office and we will arrange a time to meet or visit on the phone.
Benton CSD Central Office
319-228-8701, ext-1503
State Girls Basketball Tickets
The Wells Fargo Arena Ticket Office is in SW corner of Wells Fargo Arena.Ticket Office can be accessed via South entrance or skywalk.
Online at Hy-VeeTix.com. Locate the event-click button next to the date of the event.
Go LadyCats!
BC at Coe College Jazz Summit today
My name is Candace Mitchell and I teach Alternative Kindergarten. My husband and I along with our four children are actively involved in the Bobcat Community. My favorite part of being a Bobcat is the Bobcat Pride found throughout all the schools. I love how the community, across the entire district, participates in the amazing events throughout the school year! These are reasons why I am proud to be a Bobcat.
Funds generated from the VPPEL would be used for renovations to outdoor areas at all attendance centers. Examples of those renovations could include tuckpoint work, landscaping, signage, playgrounds, doors, roof repair, and more.
