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Recovery continues for third day
Wednesday morning saw storm recovery continue, both with the obvious damage and challenges and some not-so-obvious issues and problems.
While linemen continued dealing with the damage to utility poles and wires overhead, a Qwest technician was dealing with an unseen problem: Some uprooted trees also uprooted phone cables. The 411 on 211: Those needing volunteers, or wanting to help, should dial 211
The Benton County Emergency Management Agency is asking residents who either need volunteers to help clean up storm debris or want to volunteer to help others to call the United Way’s 211 information line. Most land lines and some cell phone services offer the direct 211 dialing for the United Way. Otherwise callers can dial 319-739-4211 or toll-free at 1-866-469-2211.
REC Crews Make Progress in Restoring Power
With 60 line personnel in the field, 40 from neighboring
cooperatives and contractors, East-Central Iowa Rural Electric Cooperative made major progress yesterday in restoring power to its members. Power was restored to approximately 500 services yesterday; 400 remained without power as of 7:00 this morning.
According to Steve Marlow, Manager of Operations and Engineering, “Power should be restored to most of our members today.
Car Wash
The Faith Baptist Church youth group held a free car wash this past Saturday at the Farmers Savings Bank and Trust. They accepted donations, the proceeds from this fundraiser went toward teen summer activities and camp.
Outdoor haircuts raise $800 for Nature Center
Tammy Fett and other Vinton hair stylists teamed up in a unique effort to raise money for the new Benton County Nature Center, raising $800 with an outdoor hair cutting event at Riverside Park.
For a donation of $10, clients could get a haircut. Many were already lined up at 11 a.m. when the event began. Area Photos by Heidi Jones
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Thanks Heidi!
Day 2 - Airport Damage
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Day 2 - Friends of the Shelter needs friends...
Wanting to know how you can help us?
We are desperate for foster homes or local Rescues for our dogs. There is no electricity, and that means no ventilation. We can not put the dogs outside (dog panels were destroyed). If you are interested in fostering a dog(s), please email dfriendsoftheshelter@yahoo.com
This could easily be a 2 week or more commitment.
Day 2 - Slideshow
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Local Crop Damage Meeting To Be Held July 14th
In response to the recent storm damage to crops, Iowa State University Extension will be holding a meeting at the John and Ben Olson Farm site located at the corner of 63rd Street and Highway 218 two and a half miles South of Vinton. The field event will begin at 3:00 p.m.
Jim Fawcett, ISU Extension Field Agronomist and Jim Jensen, ISU Extension Farm Management Specialist will discuss considerations for storm damaged crops and future management decisions.