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Garrison residents and volunteers rally to recover from storms
In rural Iowa, natural disasters like Monday's devastating wind storm bring out the best in many people. Faith. Determination. The willingness to help strangers. Thankfulness. A triumphant spirit that overcomes adversity.
Garrison residents, like those in the other Benton County areas affected by the historic wind damage, displayed those characteristics as they shared their views with Vinton Today on Thursday. 350 More REC Members Regain Power
60 line personnel remain in the field, 40 of which are from neighboring cooperatives and contractors, East-Central Iowa Rural Electric Cooperative again made major progress yesterday in restoring power to its members. Power was restored to approximately 350 services yesterday; 50 remained without power as of 7:00 this morning.
Red Cross Shelter has been moved to Tilford
The Red Cross Shelter has been moved to Tilford Elementary School due to the lack of electricity at the high school. They are continuing to serve meals at Tilford for those at the shelter and those who don’t have means to cook for themselves.
Sheriff's Department s.T.E.P.'s out to enforce traffic safety
The Benton County Sheriff’s Office participated in the July 1st – 4th s.T.E.P. enforcement wave. This project is part of a grant from the Governors Traffic Safety Bureau. Sheriff Randy Forsyth received a 2010-2011 grant that provides $3,900.00 for radars and Alco-Sensors; $500.00 for training and educational materials; and $12,900.
BRUSH DUMP WILL CLOSE AT 7:0O PM ON WEDNESDAY, JULY 13
BRUSH DUMP WILL CLOSE AT 7:0O PM ON WEDNESDAY, JULY 13 AND THEN REOPEN IN MORNING. THIS IS TO MOVE THE CURRENT PILE TO MAKE ROOM FOR MORE DEBRIS.
'O Christmas Tree:' Storm affects VGH Tree of Lights tradition
“O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree,
How sturdy God hath made thee!
Thou bidds't us all place faithfully
Our trust in God, unchangingly!
O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree,
How sturdy God hath made thee!
O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree,
Thy candles shine out brightly!
Each bough doth hold its tiny light,
That makes each toy to sparkle bright. Urbana Area Damage
East of Vinton, we saw Urbana's damage.
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Showers available at Parks and Rec Center
Showers are available for those who need access to them, from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Parks and Rec Center.
Day 3 Pictures: More views of storm damage and recovery in Vinton and area farms
Area residents continue their clean-up and recovery efforts, as we continue to see more of the damage caused by Monday's storm.
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Residents warned to beware of scam artists posing as home repair contractors
With every big problem come people who try to profit from it illegally.
Already, with countless area residents needing home repair and other related services because of Monday's storm, the Benton County Emergency Management Agency is warning people to beware of scam artists who may try to take advantage of the storm, and its victims.