Letter to the Editor: Klimesh Intends To Push Wind Turbines Forever

VINTON TODAY
March 11, 2025 9:33 am

Dear Editor,On March 4, 2025 all three senators on the subcommittee came out in favor of SF 376. Mike Klimesh, (R, Winneshiek County), Mike Bousselot (R, Polk County), and Izaah Knox (D, Polk County) are choosing to ignore the citizens of Iowa that do not want the State to take over local control currently endowed to the counties.

Letter to the Editor: Trump this week

VINTON TODAY
March 9, 2025 6:35 pm

Dear Editor,Call it chaotic, schizophrenic, or whiplash, the Trump/Musk administration completed another week called, “this is what we are going to do—no wait maybe not”.

Letter to the Editor: Inspirational Leadership

VINTON TODAY
March 7, 2025 10:58 am

Dear Editor,Just can’t help but feel proud about how our kids still want to grow up to be president.  A few quotes below. Four weeks before the 2016 presidential election:  "I don't even wait.

When Alexa and Siri want the last say

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
March 6, 2025 11:00 am

Sometimes, living in the modern world just makes me giggle. Take AI, for example. It’s supposed to make life easier, but I’m starting to suspect it has other plans, like forming a secret society where humans are merely tolerated guests.

Sometimes people are nutty in the peanut gallery

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
March 4, 2025 11:55 pm

Being in the courtroom is an education. Not if you are in front and part of the show, but if you are an observer. As I watched one of the recent trials I noted several crazy antics from those that were scheduled to testify and a few in the peanut gallery.

Letter to the Editor: War

VINTON TODAY
March 4, 2025 12:50 pm

Dear Editor,War — is that the only solution?A few days ago, I posted on my Facebook page about my confusion on the desire of the Democrats to begin a war with Russia .

Letter to the Editor: Tariffs

VINTON TODAY
March 4, 2025 11:23 am

Dear Editor,February 1, 2025, executive orders imposed tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China effective on February 4.  A day later, Trump changed his mind and made it effective on March 4.

Letter to the Editor: Ongoing Update

VINTON TODAY
February 27, 2025 2:50 pm

To The Editor, I love it when conservatives try to make excuses for the inept Trump/Musk administration. Trump made absolute loony promises on the campaign trail.

Letter to the Editor: US Economy

VINTON TODAY
February 26, 2025 10:52 am

Dear Editor, US Economy: Widespread campaign promises included Trump’s ability to bring down prices, especially groceries and gas, “on day 1”.

Letter to the Editor: ALERT! The State of Iowa Wants Wind Turbines in Benton Co.

VINTON TODAY
February 26, 2025 8:51 am

Dear Editor,SF Bill 376, introduced by Senator Mike Klimesh, is currently in the Senate Commerce Committee. If passed, it will remove ALL local control for siting wind turbines throughout the State.