Here's what's been going on in and around Belle Plaine lately, according to the Belle Plaine Herald:

- In a primary election early this month, Belle Plaine voters eliminated an incumbent city councilmember from running for re-election. They also trimmed the field to four council candidates and voted out two mayoral candidates. Mayor Tom Meger will face former Public Works employee Brad Krick, who garnered almost twice as many votes as Meger in the primary. The remaining council candidates are Gary Trost, Jeff Schipull, Cary Coop, and Bob Chausse. Councilmember Tim Lies did not make the cut. 

- Chard Tiling & Excavating of Belle Plaine is building a roundabout in Cologne.

- The Minnesota Department of Transportation closed the crossing at Highway 169 and County Road 3 in Belle Plaine. 

- Belle Plaine Police Chief Steve Rost announced his retirement. He has served in law enforcement for 30 years.