Pastor's Blog: 'Those Christian Churches' vs. real Christians

ZACH ZAJICEK
June 6, 2014 10:14 am

“Those Christian churches”… So, I was reading a news article the other day that decided to throw “those Christian churches” under the bus and blame them for America’s lack of morality.

A rare chance to see a historical American aviation icon

VINTON TODAY
June 6, 2014 7:59 am

The elderly man leaned heavily on the arm of his nephew as he walked slowly toward the B-17. But the closer they got to the World War II bomber, the man’s pace quickened.

And they said, ‘Amen’

ZACH ZAJICEK
May 30, 2014 12:58 pm

Have you ever wondered what the word ‘Amen’ means? Ever since I was a child, I was taught to close my prayers with that word because it signified that I was done praying, and that someone else could then begin.

That .1 %

VINTON TODAY
May 30, 2014 10:50 am

We got an anonymous comment last week, from someone who probably is not a member of the Vinton Today Fan Club.   The comment read: “Vinton Today: 50% news; 50% asking for money.

The good things in life aren't free

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
May 27, 2014 12:06 pm

I know, we've asked, but we really need your help to support Vinton Today. Four years into this venture we are still discovering costs that we had forgotten to consider.

The second-best graduation speech

VINTON TODAY
May 25, 2014 9:47 am

Congratulations! Today is your day! Dr. Seuss lovers will recognize those five words as the beginning of his book, "Oh, the Places You'll Go," which after 20 years is still a favorite graduation gift and speech.

Letter To The Editor: Tax alert for the Affordable Care Act.

VINTON TODAY
May 22, 2014 11:35 am

Dear Editor, The people were told by advocates of ACA that taxes would not be raised, that not one dime would be added to the debt, that we could keep our doctor, that we could keep our health care plan.

To the Editor: What Cemetery Month should mean to all of us

FRIEDA DAVIS
May 9, 2014 1:25 pm

To the Editor: The month of May in Iowa has been proclaimed “Cemetery Appreciation Month: by the Office of the governor.  The proclamation says in part that we dedicate this month to the care of our pioneer cemeteries.

Pastor's Blog: First things, or the Gospel According to John

ZACH ZAJICEK
May 2, 2014 1:51 am

Some time ago, I undertook an in-depth study of the the Gospel of John.  The personal benefit was so great I figured someday I’d get around to sharing what I learned with others.

To the Editor: BC 4-H members set good example for teens with DM weekend

BENTON COUNTY EXTENSION
May 2, 2014 1:42 am

By Judi Hertle I spent a weekend in Des Moines with several Benton County 4Hers for what is called “Urban Plunge.” We spent the weekend visiting homeless shelters, cleaning up homeless camp sites, visiting the homes of special needs children and an after school program for under privileged children.