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Awww Hail...NO!!!
Tuesday night in Vinton got a bit dicey with the storms passing through the area. Hail hit Vinton in all kinds of sizes. In the area next to the middle school there was marble-sized hail while just a ... Car show in Downtown Vinton
An old tradition is returned for race fans of The Bullring.What used to be an annual event to kick off the season at Benton County Speedway, the annual car show on the streets of downtown Vinton made ... Vinton Aquatic Club holds Raffle Fundraiser
The Vinton Aquatic Club is holding a raffle that benefits all of the kids in the club. The group is selling raffle tickets for a 65" Samsung
4K Crystal Ultra
HD Smart TV. Tickets sell:1 for $5 ... It was just a dumpster fire
A dumpster fire began behind Vinton Family Dentistry on Sunday afternoon. The fire was large enough to send black plumes of smoke into the air to alert area residents. The fire was easily extinguished... Tornados hit Benton County on Friday, more severe weather incoming on Tuesday
UPDATED:A note from Benton County Emergency Management sent an update on today's weather expectations. "This morning’s update includes some potential timing for the storms. Still predicting a signif... I-380 and U.S. 20/218 to include nighttime closures beginning on April 24
Anoter closer to be aware of in the Waterloo area:Nightime lane closures on I-380 from the west U.S. 20/U.S. 218 interchange to the east U.S. 20 interchange in Black Hawk county begin on Monday, April...
CPSC Issues Life-Saving Tips to Millions as Deadly Tornadoes Impact States
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is aware of the vast devastation caused by the deadly tornadoes that swept through multiple states over the weekend. With another round of severe wea...
Blessed Hope Community Church seeking individuals who need a hand
Blessed Hope Community Church is preparing for our 7th Annual Faith in Action event!On June 8-10, we will be offering free labor services to complete projects in our community for those who could use ... Gov. Reynolds Signs Disaster Emergency Proclamation
Today, Governor Kim Reynolds issued a proclamation to ease restrictions on the transportation of materials related to disaster response and repairs. The proclamation is effective April 1 and cont...
Roundabout at Urbana to be closed beginning April 17
If you travel on Iowa 150 near Urbana you should be aware of an upcoming road closure. Beginning on Monday, April 17 until mid-May, weather permitting, crews will close the roundabout on Iowa 150 west...