News

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 ...

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...

Tornados hit Benton County on Friday, more severe weather incoming on Tuesday

Some of the damage on the Johnson farm west of Vinton 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 signif...

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...

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 wea...

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 ...

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 cont...

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...

Anderson Creek Estates Phase 2 will be open for lot sales this April!

Things are happening at Anderson Creek!  Anderson Creek Estates has released a plat map and other information concerning home ownership. Check out www.AndersonCreekEstates.com for the plat m...

VFW Shellsburg Patriotic Youth Essay winners named

On Friday, March 31, 2023 our VFW and VFW Auxiliary presented Shellsburg Elementary School medals and certificates for their essay winners.We also presented Shellsburg Elementary School with a certifi...