Belle Plaine, Iowa

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• Here's what is happening at the Tama County Museum
  

  The Tama County Historical Society and Genealogical Library will meet Dec. 3 at 6 pm for their Christmas potluck.

• Layoffs at Benco Manufacturing in Belle Plaine
  

  As economists warn of the far reaching impact of the auto industries troubles, a blow has already been felt in one eastern Iowa town.

• Stronghold L.L.C. is under new ownership with new product
  

  Steve Keehn, Gerry Diers and Tom Hinschberger owners of Stronghold L.L.C. stand by one of their chutes.

• In Belle Plaine, it's all in the details
  

  Don Drahos has a theory: People who visit Belle Plaine have sore necks the next day.

• Retaining small-town charm while breathing new life
  

  Please go here to order Gazette photos. George Preston's gas station on the Lincoln Highway is a tourist attraction in Belle Plaine.

• What's playing at King Theatre?
  

  The King Theatre on Main Street in Belle Plaine shows one movie a week and features 500 seats, including balcony seating.

• Historic turnout expected for Election Day
  

  With a historic turnout expected on the national level, Benton County officials are bracing for elections today as well.

• Injuries reported in wreck near Belle Plaine
  

  At least one person was injured in a two-vehicle wreck south of here on Highway 21 this morning.

• A Chance to Tour the Lincoln Highway
  

  On Wednesday, October 29, PBS and IPTV will broadcast two shows on the Lincoln Highway, which runs east-west just north of Iowa City.

• BHS Music Boosters selling fresh holiday greenery through Nov. 10
  

  The Burlington High School Music Boosters is having its fourth annual Fresh Holiday Greenery Sale.

• UI Family Care-Belle Plaine offers flu shots
  

  From the University of Iowa News Services Office Staff members with the University of Iowa's Family Care-Belle Plaine are providing immunizations against influenza to their patients on a first-come, ...

• BUTTRY: Changes in Community coverage coming
  

  CHAT MONDAY: Join Gazette editor Steve Buttry on Monday at 10:30 a.m. on www.gazetteonline.com to talk about The Gazette.

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  Being a few years older than Blake, and after moving away from Belle Plaine, i wouldn't consider myself a close friend.

• Belle Plaine man dies in accident
  

  One person is dead after a single-vehicle rollover in Benton County Saturday. The name of the deceased has not been released by the Iowa State Patrol, pending notification of next of kin.

• Belle Plaine man dies in accident
  

  A 24-year-old Belle Plaine man has died after an accident Saturday in Benton County.

• NY window worker calls mom during 70-story rescue
  

  Iowa waives gas regulation to boost supply Iowa hog farm responds to video showing abuse An emotional day of testimony in murder trial The murder trial against Kenyatta Harlston took an emotional turn today in ...

• Hunter accidentally shoots partner, kills self
  

  An emotional day of testimony in murder trial The murder trial against Kenyatta Harlston took an emotional turn today in Waterloo.

• Woman charged with child endangerment, assault
  

  Despite every other piece of bad economic news, falling oil prices have been a bright spot.

• Two face sex-related charges in Benton County
  

  Two Benton County residents face sex-related charges following arrests this week.

City Description

Belle Plaine is a city in Benton County, Iowa, United States. The population was 2,878 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Cedar Rapids Metropolitan Statistical Area. Belle Plaine is located on both the historic Lincoln Highway and the cross country tracks of the Union Pacific Railroad. The Belle Plaine area was hard hit by the February 24, 2007 ice storm with power outages. Belle Plaine is located at 41°53′48″N, 92°16′39″W (41.896639, -92.277496). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.2 square miles (8.4 km²), of which, 3.2 square miles (8.4 km²) of it is land and 0.31% is water. As of the census of 2000, there were 2,878 people, 1,212 households, and 749 families residing in the city. The population density was 890.6 people per square mile (344.0/km²). There were 1,318 housing units at an average density of 407.9/sq mi (157.5/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.92% White, 0.07% African American, 0.03% Native American, 0.17% Asian, 0.10% Pacific Islander, 0.07% from other races, and 0.63% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.66% of the population. There were 1,212 households out of which 29.9% had children

City Contained By:

• Benton County
• Iowa

Timezones:

• Central Time zone

Size:

• 8.28796195308 km squared

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