All the things Grandpa knew, we are relearning

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
November 14, 2013 11:48 am

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.

To the Editor: Auxilary Post 170 thanks those who served

VINTON TODAY
November 11, 2013 1:43 am

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 appreciation for the men and women who serve or have served in the United States Armed Forces.

Car racing and Pump Organs

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
November 5, 2013 12:20 pm

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

VINTON TODAY
November 1, 2013 5:17 pm

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 Benton County.

My morning alarm clock...it never needs set

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
October 31, 2013 9:18 pm

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 with visions of butterflies gently fluttering over a flower bed, and a smile on her face* From out of nowhere the alarm, set at full volume, suddenly blares music.

Why Vinton should have tobacco-free parks

VINTON TODAY
October 31, 2013 9:07 pm

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.

To the Editor: Why Todd Wiley is best candidate for supervisor

VINTON TODAY
October 28, 2013 4:05 pm

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 best candidate for the job.

Wisdom, faith, humility and the World Series wisdom of Casey Stengel

VINTON TODAY
October 25, 2013 10:26 am

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 the pennant, we've got to start thinking we're not as smart as we think we are.

Remembering the impact of baseball's Dummy Hoy

VINTON TODAY
October 24, 2013 12:12 pm

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 that play at Marvin Lindsey Field, or the high school baseball and softball teams.

The World Series and the Holtzman legacy

VINTON TODAY
October 23, 2013 9:57 am

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).