Production lines – Black and Brown Friday
08 February 2010
By Jeff M. Brown www.boredfactoryworker.com “It’s funny how dogs and cats know the inside of folks better than other folks do, isn’t it?” – Eleanor H. Porter “It’s funny how I know the inside of my wife’s dog better than he does.” – Jeff Brown Black and Brown Friday The horrible scene keeps replaying itself in my mind. If I [...]
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Plainsman girls top Tri-County
08 February 2010
Belle Plaine bounced back from a two-game losing string earlier in the week to post a 35-25 victory over Tri-County Friday night in girls’ basketball action. The Plainsmen held the visitors scoreless in the first quarter and took a 9-0 first period lead, increasing it to 20-9 at the half and 31-18 after three quarters. It was [...]
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Extension program director named
08 February 2010
Greg Walston has been hired as Benton County Extension Program Director, announces Linda Fischer, Region 10 Extension Education Director. Walston will provide leadership in program development, community involvement, county-staff supervision, and will work closely with the county extension council to achieve their mission and goals. The program director position is a newly created position by the [...]
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Belle Plaine Library receives computer grant
08 February 2010
The Belle Plaine Public Library has received a grant for $6,725 from the Hawkeye Area Community Action Program (HACAP). The Community Development Initiative grant is funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The grant is one of 17 grants announced this week by HACAP. It is the only grant awarded in Benton County and the [...]
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Belle Plaine Police report
08 February 2010
Feb. 1, 4:30 p.m. – Officers responded to the 800 block of 19th Street for a committal. Feb. 2, 7:06 a.m. – Vehicle unlock at 1609 Ninth Avenue. Feb. 2, 11:56 a.m. – Police responded to 1602 11th Avenue for a neighbor dispute. Feb. 2, 12:13 p.m. – Ambulance assist int eh 1500 block of Rainbow Drive. Feb. 2, [...]
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BP wrestlers send nine to districts
08 February 2010
Nine members of the Belle Plaine wrestling squad punched their tickets to Saturday’s district meet at Eddyville-Blakesburg with strong showings last week at the sectional at BGM. Belle Plaine claimed the team title with 212.5 points and will join BGM Tuesday night at the regional duals tourney at Pekin. The other two teams in that tournament [...]
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BP schools out early, no games
08 February 2010
Belle Plaine Community Schools will be dismissing two hours early today (Monday) due to the bad weather conditions. Tonight’s JV-varsity boys’ basketball games have been postponed to a later date.
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Snow emergency declared
08 February 2010
The City of Belle Plaine has declared a snow emergency effective at midnight tonight (Monday). Motorists are reminded to remove all vehicles from city streets until the declaration is lifted.
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