John Boise Middle School (JBMS) - Benton County Enterprise

BCHS Smart Start Back-To-School Fair Gives Students A Hand Up

On August 10, the Smart Start Back-to-School Fair was held at the John Boise Middle School. The annual event, sponsored by the Benton County Human Services Council, is to help the students of … more

Submitted by Gail Wallace
Benton County Human Services Council | 9/6/23

EXCESSIVE HEAT didn't damper enthusiasm as Warsaw students Evelynn Wisdom, Johnny Eierman and Cade Hawley returned on Tuesday for the first day of the fall semester. New R-9 North Principal Raini Ward greeted students as they arrived in the morning.

Extreme Heat Hits Benton County As Students Head Back To School

Summer vacation is over for area students, as the three Benton County School Districts head back to classes this week. Students in the Warsaw R-9 District were in class on Tuesday, August … more

Anita Campbell
County Reporter | 8/23/23

ADVOCATES FOR AGRICULTURE, Leslie and Mitch Grace will represent Benton County at the Missouri State Fair as the 2023 Benton County "Farm Family Of The Year". The Grace family and their southern Benton County farm are well-known throughout the area.

Benton County "Farm Family Of The Year" Has Deep Roots

Mitch and Leslie Grace of Edwards will represent Benton County at the Missouri State Fair in Sedalia as the 2023 Benton County Farm Family of the Year. The Grace's live on their family … more

Anita Campbell
County Reporter | 8/9/23

Reimund, Wright Take First Place At DanceOut Nationals

Maci Reimund and Austyn Wright, both 11-year old girls going into sixth grade at Warsaw's John Boise Middle School in just a few months, are multi-talented. They both play … more

Adam Howe
Sports Editor | 6/28/23

HONORED FOR THEIR DEDICATION AND INSPIRATION to the Warsaw R-IX School District, Superintendent Scott Gemes presented Kathryn Edwards and Barry Edwards with the Academic Service Award.

Evening Of Excellence Honors The Best And Brightest At WHS

Top Warsaw High School students were honored at the Thirty-second Annual Academic Awards Banquet sponsored by the Warsaw Chamber of Commerce and the Warsaw R-9 School District on May 4 in the WHS … more

Anita Campbell
County Reporter | 5/10/23

B.P.O.E., Lodge #2783

Benton County Elks Lodge 2783 did it again…they showed that they Care and Share! The lodge hosted Hillbilly Bingo, a fundraiser on April 22 and everyone had a great time. The money … more

Betty Mewszel
Contributing Reporter | 4/27/23

COURTWARMING CANDIDATES will take the stage on February 10. They include: Princess candidates Josephine Kelsey, Charlotte Alspaugh and Olivia Strange. Queen candidates include: Ashley Spry, Abigail Dendish and Karly McKenna. Prince candidates include: Elliot Kowal, Zane Huffman and Dylan Elmer (not pictured.) King candidates include: Coehen Walton, Landon Boggs (not pictured) and Logan Schockmann (not pictured).

WHS Courtwarming Royalty Will Make It 'Reign' On February 10

Warsaw High School will celebrate their 53rd Courtwarming next Friday night, February 10, when they host and take on the Butler Bears. The week leading up to Courtwarming will include … more

Anita Campbell
County Reporter | 2/1/23

HAPPY NEW YEAR from the staff of the Benton County Enterprise and Birdman Apparel! We are Editor-In-Chief Adam Dean Howe, Press Operator Avery Makane Stebbins, Sports Reporter Johnie J. Logue, Publisher James Mahlon White, Birdman Embroidery Amber Segar, Graphic Design Tyler Douglas Simons, Birdman Apparel General Manager Dylan James Bartlett, County Reporter Anita Campbell, Sales Director Mac Vorce and County Reporter Jenn Bradshaw. Unable to be present were County Reporter's Homer May, Judy Kramer a

Roundup: To Move Forward, We Take A Look Back At 2022

As the year 2022 draws to a close, we at the Enterprise flipped through the files of the big stories here in Benton County. As the year began, Benton County Health Department administrator … more

Anita Campbell
County Reporter | 1/4/23

Sonic Drive-In Supports Buddy Packs For Kids

One of the programs supported by the Food Bank for Central and Northeast Missouri is the Buddy Pack Program. Buddy Packs are discreet backpacks given out to school children on Fridays or the … more

Judy Kramer
County Reporter | 10/12/22

WHS HOMECOMING candidates celebrate the traditions of Homecoming spirit week, which will end with the coronation of the royalty at halftime of Friday's game. They include: (front row) senior queen candidates Ashlyn Laue, Anna Siegel and Jazzmyn Swisher; junior princess candidates Laney Arnett, Blythe Ast and Angela Konopasek; (back row) senior king candidates Hudson Karr, Jesse Parker and Nickolas Bagley; and junior prince candidates Devon Boul, Wyatt Gemes and Nate Banfield.

Time To Celebrate! WHS Homecoming This Friday Night

Warsaw High School alumni and student body will celebrate the 2000's at their annual Homecoming on Friday, September 30, as the Wildcats battle the Eldorado Springs Bulldogs on Randy Morrow … more

Anita Campbell
County Reporter | 9/29/22

CONGRATULATIONS goes to Kari Winters, John Boise Middle School, Warsaw School District, for receiving one of the nine $500 MRTF classroom grants awarded in MRTA Region 6. Pictured, left to right, are Henry County Retired Teachers and Retired School Personnel President Sandra Braithwait, winner Kari Winters, and Jackie Barb, Community Service Chair for the Benton County Retired Teachers.

MRTF Awards Classroom Grant To JBMS' Winters

On Friday, August 19, 2022, Kari Winters was presented a $500 classroom grant. She was presented with a large replica check for $500, a “real” check made out to the recipient and … more

Submitted by MRTF | 9/21/22

JBMS' Winters Awarded By Anglers Port

John Boise Middle School science teacher Kari Winters was selected as the STEM teacher of the Year by Angler’s Port Marina in Warsaw. Klaus Fink, president of Angler’s Port … more

Anita Campbell
County Reporter | 7/13/22

Smart Start Now Taking Donations For Upcoming School Year

The Benton County Human Services Council is pleased to announce that the Benton County Smart Start and Health Fair will be held on Tuesday, August 9, 2022, from 3:00pm until 6:00pm at John Boise … more

Submitted by Benton County Human Services Council | 6/30/22

Warsaw R-IX Board Recognizes Students For Success

During the May 17, 2022 Regular Session of the Warsaw R-IX Board of Education meeting, three students were recognized for academic and leadership success. WHS student Jeremiah Johnson was … more

Submitted by Warsaw R-IX Schools | 6/1/22

Warsaw High School Seniors Reign In Awards At Final Assembly

Seniors and parents gathered on the evening of May 18 to celebrate accomplishments, scholarships and to end the evening with the baccalaureate service. Emma Johnson was announced as … more

Anita Campbell
County Reporter | 6/1/22

Local Schools Prepare To Celebrate Class Of 2022

As the final days wind down for the 2021-22 school year, all three Benton County High Schools have set dates for their 2022 graduation ceremonies. The Senior Class of 2022 at Cole Camp High … more

Anita Campbell
County Reporter | 5/11/22

Meet The People Of Benton County - Cathy Chance

NAME: Cathy Chance BIRTHPLACE: Pleasant Hill, MO YEARS IN WARSAW: 48 years FAMILY: 4 children, 13 grandchildren THE BEST THING ABOUT LIVING IN WARSAW IS: The … more

Benton County Enterprise Staff | 5/4/22

CALLING IT A DAY, Warsaw R-IX educators Katie Johnson, Steve Larson and Kathryn Edwards will retire this month.

Three Hang Up Their Teaching Hats At Warsaw's R-IX District

When the final school bell rings on May 19 at John Boise Middle School, three long time teachers will be leaving the building for the last time. Kathryn Edwards, Katie Johnson and Steve … more

Anita Campbell
County Reporter | 5/4/22