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  • IV out $313,000 in state cuts

    MPC Newspapers – Wed Nov 4, 1:46 pm ET  

    The Iowa Valley School District is trying to determine how to deal with a 10 percent cut to its general fund. Full Story »

  • Take two on phase two

    MPC Newspapers – Wed Nov 4, 1:46 pm ET  

    The City of Marengo is preparing to send out bids for phase II of the downtown streetscape project with a couple extra caveats. Full Story »

  • Opportunity knocks

    MPC Newspapers – Wed Nov 4, 1:46 pm ET  

    The bedroom walls of Williamsburg’s first Habitat for Humanity House — pink, blue and magenta — were the first thing Michelle Edwards’ three daughters painted. Full Story »

  • New library design shows modern features

    MPC Newspapers – Wed Nov 4, 1:46 pm ET  

    The first plans for the new Williamsburg Public Library depict a two-story building with a clock tower and additional unique features. Full Story »

  • Supervisors deal with term limits, enforcement center

    MPC Newspapers – Wed Nov 4, 1:46 pm ET  

    VINTON – New guidelines were reviewed by the Benton County Board of Supervisors regarding attendance of meetings by board and commission members. The new guidelines allow the supervisors to remove a board or commission member if they do not regularly attend the meetings. Full Story »

  • Belle Plaine hopes for more easements

    MPC Newspapers – Wed Nov 4, 1:46 pm ET  

    Belle Plaine City Administrator Bill Daily said work is progressing at the aquatic center. He also spoke on the streetscape/façade master plan at the city council meeting Monday night at the city hall. Full Story »

  • Atkins community meeting is Tuesday

    MPC Newspapers – Wed Nov 4, 1:45 pm ET  

    Campaign volunteers working on project planning and raising funds for a new Atkins Library and City Hall are encouraging area residents to attend an informational meeting this Tuesday, Nov. 10, 7 p.m. at the Atkins Memorial Union/Legion Hall. Full Story »

  • Gapstur’s cartoons are in national competition

    MPC Newspapers – Wed Nov 4, 1:45 pm ET  

    A Belle Plaine graduate intent on becoming a big-time cartoonist may be one step closer to his dream. Eric Gapstur’s “Belle Plaine” comic strip is among the top 10 finalists of Comic Strip Superstar, a contest to find the next popular comic strip artist. Full Story »

  • BC FFA students receive national degrees

    MPC Newspapers – Wed Nov 4, 1:45 pm ET  

    INDIANAPOLIS – Benton Community’s Anna Freese, Mitch Schulte, Ben Schanbacher and Luke Stien received the American FFA Degree at the 82nd National FFA Convention in Indianapolis on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009. It is the highest degree awarded by the National FFA Organization and recognizes they have demonstrated leadership abilities and outstanding achievements in agricultural business, production ... Full Story »

  • Easements needed for BP facade grant

    MPC Newspapers – Wed Nov 4, 1:45 pm ET  

    Belle Plaine residents and downtown business owners were brought up to date on the streetscape project during an informational meeting at the community center Oct. 27. Full Story »

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