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The complete packet is below. The following information is typed out and included for the seeing impaired. ● Confidence is high in the time being within 2-10 PM● The primary risks with severe storms are large hail and damaging winds, some of which may be significant ● Also Thursday will bring 95-100° heat indices south of U.S. Highway 30 ● Be weather aware, and also demonstrate heat safety! Thursday Storm Timing InformationStorms will last 1-2 at any locationCold front moves through area this afternoon bringing severe storms2:00 PM - 10:00 PM Thursday Scattered / Widespread Coverage ● Showers and thunderstorms will redevelop along a passing cold front Thursday afternoon and evening ● Confidence of severe weather during this period is medium ● The primary risks with this round of storms is damaging winds and large hail, with a low risk of tornadoesThe day before severe weather, make sure can receive Weather Emergency Alerts, adjust your plans and make sure your shelter is clean and accessible.

Building CustodianThe City of Vinton is accepting applications for the position of part-time building custodian for City Hall. The job is approximately 10 hours per week. No work on weekends or holidays. Flexible hours. No benefits except those required by law.Application forms, job description and daily/weekly checklist available at Vinton City Hall, 110 West 3rd St.

Recently, the Vinton Public Library successfully completed a transformative project funded through the Libraries Transforming Communities (LTC) program by the American Library Association (ALA). This initiative aims to bolster small and rural libraries, and VPL's project is a shining example of the program's impact, joining over 240 libraries across 43 states in making a difference.

The Shellsburg community came together in an effort to save this historic Gold Medal Flour Mural, in downtown Shellsburg. Artist Ed Callan of Ed Callahan Signs Unlimited and his friend Jeff King of Palo began the preparation for repainting the mural on Tuesday of last week and had started repainting the Gold Medal Flour Mural in downtown Shellsburg on Thursday, May 30.

We invite you to take the Family Health Survey to share your experiences in getting health care and social support services. Your feedback will help HHS improve the health of women and children in Iowa.No personal information will be taken during the survey. The survey will close on July 14, 2024.English survey: https://go.iowa.gov/Waxh

Taryn Martin, a Vinton-Shellsburg sophomore, was selected to attend the 2024 Iowa Hugh O’Brian Youth (HOBY) Leadership Seminar at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa. Every year, one sophomore student in every Iowa public and private high school is chosen to attend.The Iowa HOBY annual leadership seminar is designed to prepare high school sophomores to become effective, ethical leaders in their home, school, workplace and community.

If you plan to attend the Benton County Fair on Friday, June 21, from 4-7:00 p.m. "The Conservation Station" will be on the grounds sharing a program about water conservation. You can visit a couple of websites about the program at Water Rocks! and Iowa Learning FarmsGet ready to attend all of the other fun events at the Benton

Low-income seniors and WIC recipients can use vouchers to purchase fresh, local and nutritious produce at participating vendorsAs summer kicks off, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig is encouraging Iowa families to visit and support the more than 200 farmers markets located across the state. Farmers markets and farm stands provide consumers with easy access to local fruits, vegetables, herbs and honey, cut flowers, eggs, meat, cheese, craft beer, Iowa wine and many other fresh or prepared products.

The fourth victim in the attack that killed three others last Wednesday has died. The Linn County Sheriff’s Office reported that Brent Brown, 34, passed away on Friday according to the Johnson County Medical Examiner.Luke Truesdell has now been charged with a fourth count of first-degree murder. The three other victims of the attack, Romondus Cooper, Keonna Ryan and Amanda Parker had all died from their injuries in an outbuilding at the 3600 block of East Otter Road in northern Linn County.

Virginia Gay Hospital is proud to announce the appointment of Euan MacGregor as its new CEO. With a distinguished background in both the military and healthcare administration, Mr. MacGregor brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of success to his new role.As CEO, Mr. MacGregor brings a unique blend of clinical expertise and business acumen to the table.