May 24, 8 p.m. – Dogs running loose were reported in the 600 block of Fifth Avenue. The owner was warned.

May 24, 11:55 p.m. – Heather McGhghy, 27, of Belle Plaine was arrested in the 7700 block of Highway 21 following a traffic stop for speeding. She was charged with illegal possession of prescription drugs and drug paraphernalia. She was transported to the Iowa County Jail.

May 25, 1 p.m. – Vehicle unlock at 402 7^th Street.

May 25, 2:35 p.m. – Police were called to 1540 15^th Street for a smoke detector going off. The Belle Plaine Fire Department checked the residence and determined there was no fire.

May 26, 11:47 a.m. – Officers investigated a report of a vehicle driving around town with the occupants throwing things at pedestrians. No vehicle was located.

May 26, 12:43 p.m. – Ambulance assist in the 600 block of Seventh Avenue.

May 26, 3:46 p.m. – Ambulance assist in the 600 block of 11^th Street.

May 26, 11:14 p.m. – William Snyder, 34, of Belle Plaine was arrested in the 100 block of 11^th Street and charged with public intoxication-enhanced, an aggravated misdemeanor. He was transported to the Benton County Jail.

May 27, 12:02 p.m. – Police were called to 13^th Street between Casey’s and the post office on a report of a motorcycle-vehicle accident. Both vehicles had left the scene when officers arrived. Later, Daniel Brodie, 39, of Belle Plaine reported he had been the operator of the motorcycle and sustained minor injuries. The incident remains under investigation.

May 27, 1:40 p.m. – Ambulance assist in the 900 block of Ninth Avenue.

May 27, 11:18 p.m. – A suspicious vehicle was reported in the vicinity of the Belle Plaine Western Exchange. It had left the area by the time officers arrived.

May 28, 9:32 a.m. – Police investigated a report of someone violating a protective order in the 600 block of 10^th Street.. It was determined no violation took place and no charges were field.

An arrest is merely an allegation and the suspect is presumed innocent until proven guilty.

First came the initial plans, then came the fund-raising efforts, then construction. Saturday, the many months of preparation are scheduled to come to completion with the grand opening of Belle Plaine’s new aquatics center.

City officials and others planning for the big event were hoping for good weather, the final piece of the puzzle and it looks like Mother Nature will be cooperating with a perfect day for a dip in a new pool.

The ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place at 10 a.m., followed by tours of the new facility. The pool officially opens at 11 a.m., after a ceremonial first trip down the new water slide and jump off the high dive by winners of a raffle conducted by the Belle Plaine Community Development Corporation (BPCDC).

The BPCDC will be grilling hot dogs and hamburgers for sale throughout the day and the center’s concession stand will also be open. There will be several contests during the day, including dives for $100 in gold dollar coins, sponsored by MidWestOne and Chelsea Savings banks.

Residents who tour the new facility will see quite a change in the outdoor facility. Several features were included to allow for recreation for all levels, from the youngest toddlers, to the accomplished swimmers, the daredevils who will will climb to the top of the tall water slide and to those who just want to spend a warm summer afternoon in the sunshine.

The National Weather Service is forecasting a bright, sunny day with a high of 84 degrees for Saturday. Special opening day admission rates are $3 for ages four and up and $1.50 for those under four.

Kyle E. Gunderson, 20, of Belle Plaine, died Wednesday, May 26, 2010 after a sudden illness. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 1, 2010 at the Hrabak Funeral Home, Belle Plaine. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Sunday, May 30 at the funeral home. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery.