Southern edge of Dysart hit by tornado

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
July 15, 2021 5:53 pm

The city of Dysart was spared a massive hit on Wednesday night. Of course, you'd think that if you weren't one of the homes hit by the tornado. At last count, ABC reported that there was a string of 27 tornadoes that went through Iowa, one of which touched down in the southernmost part of Dysart.

Wednesday Evening storm hits Dysart

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
July 15, 2021 3:46 pm

Updated:For a close up action shot of the storm, visit this Facebook page.Another video of the tornado as it was going through Dysart.So far it looks like the south end of town was hit the hardest.

Area Residents honored for Volunteer Service during Governor's Volunteer Program

STATE OF IOWA
July 13, 2021 5:02 pm

The Governor's Volunteer Awards program is now in its 37th year. The volunteer recognition program provides an easy way for Iowa nonprofits, charitable organizations, and government entities to honor their volunteers with a prestigious, state-level award.

Jeanette Henry named as new VFW Department of Iowa Auxiliary President

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
July 13, 2021 1:24 am

Jeanette Henry has served proudly as part of the VFW for many years. She is the President of the Smith-Geater VFW Post #8884 Auxiliary but as of June 6, 2021 she added the Department of Iowa VFW Auxiliary President position to her resume'.

Vinton Lions New Members-Installation Officers FY22

VINTON LIONS CLUB
July 9, 2021 3:59 am

Vinton Lions Club wrapped up their 100 Anniversary Celebration with a lunch and visiting Lions dignitaries at the Vinton Country Club on July 7th. Keynote Speaker, Past International Director Mark Hintzmann from Watertown, WI entertained Lions members with his experiences as a Lion through the years that have impacted him and elevated his commitment to membership.

Vinton Lions Highlights of the Past 100 Years

VINTON LIONS CLUB
July 8, 2021 3:02 pm

Lions Club of Vinton, Iowa, organized July 5, 1921-only four years after first Lions club ever was formed. As such Vinton Lions Club is one of oldest in Iowa-and worldwide!Vinton Lions Charter Night held Monday, October 17, 1921, with 30 charter members.

State Catalyst Grants to Benton County Cities Now Total $300,000

BENTON DEVELOPMENT GROUP
July 7, 2021 5:28 pm

Benton Development Group worked with the cities of Atkins and Belle Plaine to submit applications for the most recent round of Catalyst Grants and each community received $100,000 in the most recent awards.

Painting the town Red, White and Blue for the Second Year

VINTON TODAY
July 3, 2021 11:33 pm

It's the little things that put a smile on your face. Around the 4th of July, it's when the following businesses pitch in and place flags around town lining streets with the flags.

Four Safety Tips To Enjoy Fireworks, Protect Sensitive People

STATE OF IOWA
June 30, 2021 9:11 pm

As much as we love fireworks displays, drifting smoke can cause breathing problems for some and drought conditions may pose additional risks this year.

Former BP Officer sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Accessing Child Porn

VINTON TODAY
June 30, 2021 4:53 pm

A man who accessed child pornography was sentenced on June 29, 2021, to ten years in federal prison.Jared Daily, age 35, of Belle Plaine, Iowa, received the sentence after a January 11, 2021 guilty plea to one count of accessing child pornography.