Opinion
All the things Grandpa knew, we are relearning
It's been said over and over, that our kids are not as bright as they used to be.
In other words, Dad, Mom, you ARE smarter than a 5th grader!
You and I know that.
UNTIL you...
To the Editor: Auxilary Post 170 thanks those who served
Post 170 MJ Kirby
Auxiliary Unit, Blairstown
To the Editor:
The members of American Legion Auxiliary MJ Kirby Post # 170 would like to express our sincere apprecia...
Car racing and Pump Organs
Ever since I was probably around 10 or so, my dad would take us to visit one of his old friends, John.
John and my dad would fix up my dads car and race around Linn and maybe Buchanan County. &...
To the Editor: Support Parbs for Supervisor- Please vote November 5th
Shelley Parbs is running for Benton County Supervisor and is the best candidate for the position.
Shelley is a natural leader, willing to listen to your concerns and be fair to the citizens of Ben...
My morning alarm clock...it never needs set
This morning, I had my unofficial resident cardiologist check my heart.
The "check-up" goes something like this:
*Cue light, gentle music, picture a lady sleeping peacefully in bed wit...
Why Vinton should have tobacco-free parks
By Shania Heckmann, VSHS Reality Check
I am writing this to inform you that I believe Vinton and the surrounding areas should have tobacco free parks. There are many reasons behind me saying t...
To the Editor: Why Todd Wiley is best candidate for supervisor
By Marlyn and Ann Jorgensen
To all citizens of Benton county:
On November 5th we elect a new member for the Board of Supervisors and we hope you agree with us that Todd Wiley is the b...
Wisdom, faith, humility and the World Series wisdom of Casey Stengel
Today’s World Series Week column is a lesson in humility, faith and wisdom. Or more specifically, the wisdom of humble faith.
First, the words of wisdom: "If we're going to win t...
Remembering the impact of baseball\'s Dummy Hoy
Today's World Series week column is especially for the young men and women of Vinton whose games bring their parents to the local ball diamonds, whether its Park and Rec league, the USSSA teams...
The World Series and the Holtzman legacy
Most baseball fans love the game because someone introduced them to it when they were young.
For me, it was may father, a baseball fan (although not a player).
And my second grade teacher.
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