Drive Your Tractor to School Day - A Giant Hit!

FFA
April 5, 2023 8:46 pm

By: Co-Reporter, Grace Schminke On March 22nd, 2023 the Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Chapter hosted their annual Drive Your Tractor to School Day event. This year the chapter had their biggest turnout with a total of 17 tractors driven which was quite an improvement over previous years.

Awww Hail...NO!!!

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
April 5, 2023 12:50 am

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.

Car show in Downtown Vinton

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
April 4, 2023 1:51 pm

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.

Vinton Aquatic Club holds Raffle Fundraiser

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
April 4, 2023 11:43 am

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.

It was just a dumpster fire

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
April 3, 2023 10:37 pm

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.

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

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
April 3, 2023 4:52 pm

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.

I-380 and U.S. 20/218 to include nighttime closures beginning on April 24

IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
April 3, 2023 3:35 pm

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.

CPSC Issues Life-Saving Tips to Millions as Deadly Tornadoes Impact States

VINTON TODAY
April 3, 2023 3:32 pm

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.

Blessed Hope Community Church seeking individuals who need a hand

BLESSED HOPE COMMUNITY CHURCH
April 3, 2023 1:53 pm

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.

Gov. Reynolds Signs Disaster Emergency Proclamation

IOWA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE
April 1, 2023 3:41 pm

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.