News : Updates from the road...

Dean is out and about, and calling with updates of what he sees.

Power is restored in most of downtown. The laundromat is up and running!

There will be a movie tonight, X-Men: First Class. The Palace has power AND AIR CONDITIONING!!

The 4th Street Diner is open 8-5 m-f and is serving meals, also has air!

Fareway is open.

Pharmacy's are open.

Cameron's block appears to still be without power.

Some damage has been done to the courthouse roof, inside is fine.

Fair is to go on as scheduled, midway appears to be set up as usual, hog showing will be limited, they won't be able to stay all week as there is too much damage. Hogs will be brought in, shown, and taken home.

Horse barn: the horse show will still be held there.

Gas stations on 218 are open, and McDonalds, John's is not as of 8:45 am

The Cobblestone Inn and Suites is open.

54 people received help from the Red Cross, they are at the Vinton-Shellsburg High School, 22 people spent the night. They have meals available, breakfast, lunch and supper at 5:30 pm for those of you needing it....donations are not needed at this time, if you want to donate, NO INJURIES REPORTED!!!!!

Feel free to send in any other updates to VintonToday@hotmail.com or on our facebook page and I will add information as we get it.

If you have power, feel free to let us know what part of town you are in!