Opinion
So much for a light news day and the final day of Caucus Season
Thinking that because of a holiday, snowstorm, etc, there really wouldn't be much to put out, but apparently, I was wrong. In addition to the lengthy email, a "bonus" email went out over the weekend w...
Letter to the Editor: Digestive gases
Editor:This morning I listened to KXEL radio, each Saturday morning they have a program, “the Car Doctor.” I got in on the last part of one segment. They were discussing Global Wa...
Letter to the Editor: Upcoming increase in sewer & water rates
The City of Vinton is about to vote on and approve a roughly 200% increase in water and sewer rates. The average home (family of four) is currently paying around $80 per month, this is going to ...
When I was a kid...
...I did NOT have to walk both ways up a hill to get to school and back home. I was however expected to drive through 16" of snow to get back to college. Back in the day I went to a small Bible c...
Letter to the Editor: Where is the Democrat caucus?
Dear Editor,Iowa first in the Nation Status? We are a few days away from the Republican Caucus, but no Democrat one. Why did President Biden and the DNC give the Iowa status away to So...
Quotable quotes and other thoughts
Editor:A new year, a new hope for better governance! Quotable quotes and other thoughts "We sleep safe in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those ...
Fine I'll admit it, now get off my lawn!
It's official. I'm an "elderly woman." How do I know? Well, I know I'm a woman. And I know I'm old. And Amazon assumes that if you're looking for a dvd player, this puts me in the "elderly woman" cate... Chocolate milk and Cheer
Proverbs 17:22 "A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones."Because of a series of events which include a cancer diagnosis in the extended family, I get to babysit one ...
We Must Eradicate Antisemitism in the Wake of the Israel-Hamas War
Editor's note: I've been wanting to write on this topic, but I just haven't had the time to do so. Instead, I will share the thoughts of Callista Gingrich on the topic. ...October 14, 2023 B...
If you want to be on the ballot, Don't win the Caucus
I have been pondering the Iowa Caucus this year and what it means. For candidates it makes them look like they are doing good in the polls. In a way. it gives the winners a little bit to brag about. F...