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Awww Hail...NO!!!
Tuesday night in Vinton got a bit dicey with the storms passing through the area. Hail hit Vinton in all kinds of sizes. In the area next to the middle school there was marble-sized hail while just a few blocks north it was golf ball sized. In other parts of town, there were quarter-sized pieces landing. Here are just a few examples! Car show in Downtown Vinton
An old tradition is returned for race fans of The Bullring.What used to be an annual event to kick off the season at Benton County Speedway, the annual car show on the streets of downtown Vinton made its return for the second year in downtown Vinton.Sponsored and hosted by Ron Da Voo Lounge and Deli, competitors at The Bullring were invited to put their cars on display. Vinton Aquatic Club holds Raffle Fundraiser
The Vinton Aquatic Club is holding a raffle that benefits all of the kids in the club. The group is selling raffle tickets for a 65" Samsung
4K Crystal Ultra
HD Smart TV. Tickets sell:1 for $5
10 for $20
50 for $50
Drawing Date:
May 12, 2023Scan the QR Code or go to
https://rb.gy/5fehxy
to get tickets! It was just a dumpster fire
A dumpster fire began behind Vinton Family Dentistry on Sunday afternoon. The fire was large enough to send black plumes of smoke into the air to alert area residents. The fire was easily extinguished by the Vinton Fire Department. It's guessed that it might have been started by a tossed cigarette or construction materials. While waiting for the fire trucks, a resident kept it in check with a garden hose until the department arrived. Tornados hit Benton County on Friday, more severe weather incoming on Tuesday
UPDATED:A note from Benton County Emergency Management sent an update on today's weather expectations. "This morning’s update includes some potential timing for the storms. Still predicting a significant severe weather event for afternoon/evening." Please stay aware of what's happening outside today!See file at the bottom of this article!Friday afternoon, the promised weather storms arrived in Benton County. I-380 and U.S. 20/218 to include nighttime closures beginning on April 24
Anoter closer to be aware of in the Waterloo area:Nightime lane closures on I-380 from the west U.S. 20/U.S. 218 interchange to the east U.S. 20 interchange in Black Hawk county begin on Monday, April 24.Motorists on Interstate 380 from the west U.S. 20/U.S. 218 interchange to the east U.S. 20 interchange in Black Hawk County need to be aware of an upcoming construction project that may slow down their trip.
CPSC Issues Life-Saving Tips to Millions as Deadly Tornadoes Impact States
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is aware of the vast devastation caused by the deadly tornadoes that swept through multiple states over the weekend. With another round of severe weather, including possible tornadoes, threatening multiple states this week, CPSC is urging consumers to take steps to protect themselves and their families against carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning and fires.
Blessed Hope Community Church seeking individuals who need a hand
Blessed Hope Community Church is preparing for our 7th Annual Faith in Action event!On June 8-10, we will be offering free labor services to complete projects in our community for those who could use some assistance - no strings attached. (We do ask that the homeowner/recipient provides materials if possible; however, some financial assistance may be available. Gov. Reynolds Signs Disaster Emergency Proclamation
Today, Governor Kim Reynolds issued a proclamation to ease restrictions on the transportation of materials related to disaster response and repairs. The proclamation is effective April 1 and continues through May 1, 2023. The proclamation suspends the regulatory provisions of Iowa Code pertaining to movement of loads related to disaster repairs and for hours of service for crews and drivers delivering goods and services while responding to disaster sites.
Roundabout at Urbana to be closed beginning April 17
If you travel on Iowa 150 near Urbana you should be aware of an upcoming road closure. Beginning on Monday, April 17 until mid-May, weather permitting, crews will close the roundabout on Iowa 150 west of Urbana at the intersection with 31st Avenue and 55th Street in Benton County so crews can resume construction of concrete shoulders and work on erosion control.