Recently, I've been discussing the need to clarify a few things about the website.

A couple things have happened this week that had me thinking maybe I need to say something now.

After existing for a mere 17 months, having 1.7+ Millions hits, topping 200,000 in one month, it's time to break this news to you.

Vinton Today is not, no more, not, not at all, not either, in no way, not even in the slightest little bit associated with any newspapers.

Vinton Today is a community minded news source. I'm are here to help you out any way I can.

I was naive enough to believe that if you do unto others, they will do unto you...and I've been wrong.

See, if you call us to have a newspaper stopped, (which I are not, no more, not, not at all, not either, in no way, not even in the slightest little bit associated) I don't think it's right for me to let you think I have anything to do with that.

What I WILL do however, is let you know that I have nothing to do with newspaper delivery, so that you can contact the right folks.

If you call to come and take a picture of your event, and you think we are putting it on the website as well as in a newspaper,

which we are not, no more, not, not at all, not either, in no way, not even in the slightest little bit associated with,

we will happily take your picture and have been known to get on our e-mail and zap it to the newspaper of your choice...

which I am not, no more, not, not at all, not either, in no way, not even in the slightest little bit associated with

so that your event gets covered the way you intended it to be.

IF you contact me to put an ad on our website and ask me to also run it in a newspaper....

which I am not, no more, not, not at all, not either, in no way, not even in the slightest little bit associated with,

I will sweetly tell you that

I am not, no more, not, not at all, not either, in no way, not even in the slightest little bit associated with

a newspaper.

The times we have covered the Honor Flights, we gladly shared those pictures and stories with all kinds of newspapers

which I am not, no more, not, not at all, not either, in no way, not even in the slightest little bit associated with

because I know that the story isn't about me, it's about everyone else out there.

I want you the readers to be happy.

I feel like YOU are why Vinton Today is here.

The difference is this.

If you call a newspaper...

which I am not, no more, not, not at all, not either, in no way, not even in the slightest little bit associated with

I won't get your message.

If you e-mail ,me at a newspaper,

which I am not, no more, not, not at all, not either, in no way, not even in the slightest little bit associated with

well, they probably won't know how to get in touch with me, have no idea where I am, and they just won't know what to tell you. ;-)

But hey, if you need me to contact any newspaper, that we are not, no more, not, not at all, not either, in no way, not even in the slightest little bit associated with we know where they are, because we are just that good, and we have the internet and can track down just about anyone!

If you want to talk to me, you will need to look here.

When you want to run an ad on the website, that can be seen in our over 200,000 clicks a month...you have GOT to call us, not a newspaper,

which we are not, no more, not, not at all, not either, in no way, not even in the slightest little bit associated with.

Remember, you can contact us by commenting on ANY story...

Email us at Vintontoday@hotmail.com

Call Dean at 319-202-4125 which is a local call.

Find Vinton Today on Facebook and leave a message there.

We are available almost 24/7.

But remember, we are not, no more, not, not at all, not either, in no way, not even in the slightest little bit associated with a newspaper.

This is where I should end, but will add anyway, we are very blessed to be where we are, and no longer at a news... going to the office of a news... working for a news...I just can't type it one more time, but we are blessed to be here!

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MH August 16, 2011, 1:04 pm Oh, I get it. You\'re only on the computer. I\'ve been having trouble with my computer lately. Is THAT something you could help me with? LOL
Ed: laughing, no, we\'d just call Wes!
J August 16, 2011, 1:08 pm I for 1 am so glad you are not a newspaper. I have told all my friends and relatives here and away to check out VINTON TODAY if you really want to know what is going on locally. They have all said what great coverage you have, and no more paper! Save those trees... we need everyone we have left!
Thanks for all you do, and keep up the good work.
JE August 16, 2011, 1:15 pm God Bless you both.

Keep up the great work. I will be contacting you soon about MY advertising that I\'d like to run on the REAL news source in Vinton.
Better even than that radio station that\'s LICENSED to Vinton but doesn\'t SERVE it.

Harrrumph.

JE
CfO August 16, 2011, 2:26 pm Your local news coverage is far superior to any current Iowa newspaper available -- timely, unbiased, providing reader comments. This professional website supports the Vinton community with accurate information, keeping us in touch from near and afar. Thank you!
GHK August 16, 2011, 2:56 pm I certainly appreciate Vinton Today.. A great way to keep in touch with my hometown. Thanks....
BNR August 16, 2011, 4:20 pm You can\'t blame people for being confused. When this website started you WERE associated with a newspaper, as was Dean. But maybe saying it 14 times will get your point across. :-)
Ed\'s note: Don\'t blame them at all, and hope everyone is laughing at the 14 times! :)
JH August 16, 2011, 6:00 pm Great piece, Valerie! Can I get a clipping of this? ;-)
Ed\'s note: Yep have had that question before too LOL!!
S August 16, 2011, 6:02 pm I was so thankful that you weren\'t a newspaper after the storm because you were the only source of information. I was spending 6 weeks out west and wanted information that only you provided.
VS August 16, 2011, 7:18 pm If the newspapers are too lazy to cover an event that the Vinton Today website covers, I don\'t think you should feel obligated to share with any newspaper. It just lets us know who really cares about what is going on in the community. Keep up the good work!
Ed says: Awww thanks :)
MR August 16, 2011, 9:03 pm Valerie, you shouldn\'t fret as anyone knows that you are too current with news to be a newspaper. I visit this site several times a day as it is updated as things come along. Just be patient and you will be the only game in town. Depending on what paper you take, if you don\'t die during the cycle, your obit will run after the funeral. Morbid thought huh.
JR August 17, 2011, 8:42 am Val, you\'ve done it again. I love your editorials and your non-newspaper. You and Dean are always 1st with the news, informative and very, very witty. Can\'t say the same for those you\'re not associated with.
AH August 17, 2011, 11:44 am Congrats, Dean and Val.
You guys got it right!
js August 17, 2011, 12:21 pm Keep up the good work Vinton Today I check in every day, it is accurate and up to date.
BA August 17, 2011, 6:44 pm I love Vinton Today and I will tomorrow.
BF August 20, 2011, 12:28 am You not only have the most up-to-date information but you spell names right!! I was always told if you put a name in a paper, makes sure it\'s spelled right. You two are really on the ball and I applaud you!!!! YOU GO GUYS!!!