It was just a dumpster fire

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
April 3, 2023 10:37 pm

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.

Tornados hit Benton County on Friday, more severe weather incoming on Tuesday

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
April 3, 2023 4:52 pm

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.

I-380 and U.S. 20/218 to include nighttime closures beginning on April 24

IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
April 3, 2023 3:35 pm

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 24.

CPSC Issues Life-Saving Tips to Millions as Deadly Tornadoes Impact States

VINTON TODAY
April 3, 2023 3:32 pm

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.

Blessed Hope Community Church seeking individuals who need a hand

BLESSED HOPE COMMUNITY CHURCH
April 3, 2023 1:53 pm

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 some assistance - no strings attached.

Gov. Reynolds Signs Disaster Emergency Proclamation

IOWA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE
April 1, 2023 3:41 pm

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 continues through May 1, 2023.

Roundabout at Urbana to be closed beginning April 17

IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
March 31, 2023 3:24 pm

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 of Urbana at the intersection with 31st Avenue and 55th Street in Benton County so crews can resume construction of concrete shoulders and work on erosion control.

Anderson Creek Estates Phase 2 will be open for lot sales this April!

VINTON TODAY
March 31, 2023 1:41 pm

Things are happening at Anderson Creek!  Anderson Creek Estates has released a plat map and other information concerning home ownership. Check out www.

VFW Shellsburg Patriotic Youth Essay winners named

VFW AUXILIARY
March 31, 2023 1:00 pm

On Friday, March 31, 2023 our VFW and VFW Auxiliary presented Shellsburg Elementary School medals and certificates for their essay winners.We also presented Shellsburg Elementary School with a certificate of Appreciation for letting our organization come into their school to honor our Veterans and their families.

VFW & VFW Auxiliary 8884 Award Tilford Elementary Essay Winners

VFW AUXILIARY
March 31, 2023 12:36 pm

Our Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW Auxiliary 8884) in Vinton holds an Elementary 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade Essay contest each year. The 5th grade students are all at Shellsburg along with 3rd, and 4th graders at Tilford.