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All veterans invited to learn more about American Legion at special meeting, Oct. 25
Have you served in the United States Military? You may be eligible to join the American Legion. If you have served anytime since August 2, 1990 you are eligible to join.
2019 marks the 100th annive...
Coalition seeking donations to help families affected by flood, tornado
The Benton County Disaster Recovery Coalition is asking for the public's help once again to help families impacted by the recent flood and continued support for the July 17th tornado. The Coaliti...
Recovery efforts begin as river recedes
Vinton residents observed the Cedar River at about one foot lower than Monday morning's 21.8 feet crest today. Already, discussion on clean-up and recovery are under way.
The Benton County Supervis... The flood, from above
Brendan Turner has been capturing important Vinton milestones for more than a year with his drone camera. He shared aminute-long video with Vinton Today readers, and you may have seen some of his vide... BENTON COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ROADS IN BENTON COUNTY SEPTEMBER 26
THE URBANA/SHELLSBURG BRIDGE ON 32ND AVE SOUTH OF URBANA IS OPEN
ROAD CLOSURES
Iowa Highway 150 at the Cedar River Bridge in Vinton.
Benton County roads:
22nd Ave at the Mt. Auburn/Brandon...
If life hands you a flood, you go fishing...
In the flurry of activity, and with the sandbagging done, there's nothing left to do, but just sit and wait.
And as you would expect from Kip Schoettmer, owner of John's Tire, he did just that...co... VS schools to continue as planned, despite flooding
From the Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District:
The excessive rain in the Cedar River basin and the associated flooding has been on many people's minds over the last few days. In talking t...
Public Health Dept. offers flood safety cautions
Benton County is ready to assist residents as they prepare for possible flooding. "While we are more prepared for the 2016 flooding, personal health and safety remains a top priority" said ...
Remembering 2008: Many in flood's path recall steps they took during the last historic flood
City crews and volunteers add the second layer of Hesco barriers to a flood wall protecting VMEU buildings on Friday.
"It seems like last week, not eight years ago."
Dean Studer was preparing t... Flood update Saturday, 9:00 a.m.
The City of Vinton and Benton County are working closely together to prepare for the impending flood water. Volunteers are being utilized to assist in preparations and other resour...