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Thank you to the Street Crews, the Electric Crews and Vinton
"You need to write a big thumbs up article about the Vinton City power and roads crew. These guys were out within minutes after this storm passed through while it was still raining. Great Job!"Ok, I'll do that, I was thinking that I should anyway."Actually, all city services have been top-notch for the many years I have lived here since 2003. Also, the few minutes warning over the city PA system was much appreciated.
U.S.Cellular down across the state of Iowa
In a statement on Twitter, U.S. Cellular said, "Due to damage caused by the storms that hit today, you may be experiencing disruptions. We are working diligently to keep you connected and restore your service."So far there is not an estimate of how long they thing service will be down.
Storm Damage affects Benton County

Redlinger Places at the Iowa State Fair

Benton County Historical Society makes decision to sell the Ray House

Iowa's Annual Tax Sale Holiday this Weekend
This yearly holiday is held the first Friday and Saturday of August.Please Be Aware That...Iowa Code section 423.3(68)(a)(2) states the sales tax holiday begins at 12:01 a.m. on the first Friday in August and ending at 12:00 am midnight the following day.The holiday does not include Sunday.Businesses that are open on these days are required to participate.
COVID-19 Case update, 46 Active cases in Benton County
IIn the U.S. to date, there have been 4,823,890 cases, with 158,250 deaths with a rate of 48.37 per 100,000 people, or a 3.3% case fatality according to John Hopkins as of Friday, August 7, 2020 at 12:11 a.m.Benton County cases of COVID has reached 146 total cases since March.Of the 146, 100 have recovered, leaving 46 active cases in the county (there has been one death of an 83 year old man from Blairstown in early April.
Vinton Community Foundation Awards Old School Produce and Be You Bravely

Vinton Adventists Community Opens in New Location

Are you ready to Party in the Park?
Vinton Parks and Recreation under the guidance of Matt Boggess is going to blow your socks off again this weekend for Vinton's abbreviated Party in the Park. This Saturday, August 1, beginning at 6:30 p.m. there will be your classic rock, folk and blues music by, Empty Pockets. The fun will as always be at Riverside Park.Simply bring along your own chair or blankets to sit on.