Opinion
Writer answers questions raised about gay marriage
In response to the letter by Tami Stark:
Many times the issue of gay marriage is clouded by the emotions involved in it. Many Iowans, simply ...
Keep the law and opinions of others out of the matters of the heart
I am curious where all of the people that are so strongly against Gay marriage stand on the idea of prayer in school, separation of Church & State, gun control and Government viola...
The conversation from behind the wheel of snow plows
We, at Vinton Today, appreciate the work of our snow plow drivers. We wonder what they must think when they look at how the snow civilians respond to a big storm.
&nbs... The gift of love from Congress and the IRS
We like to think of government agencies as cold, unfeeling and impersonal.
Especially the IRS.
Not so.
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What marriage is, and what it ain\'t
Regarding Mr. Jason Clayworth's report on gay marriage and civil unions in the Des Moines Register, on Feb 1, 2011, Page 3A.
I have read the article...
A significant anniversary for America – and for me
Often when something of historical significance happens, people will ask, “Where were you?”
I can tell you exactly where I was on th... Protect Marriage
A few nights ago we watched American Idol. I have to admit, watching the people that can sing, well, I think that's the boring part.
There's just something about watching so...
How Vinton area public servants live up to that name
Vinton-Shellsburg School Board member Megan Rickels sat next to the pool, her two young sons in her lap, getting splashed as she watched the Vinton-Shellsburg boys swimming meet...
Vinton's connection to ancient English literature
Imagine reading a book from a century and a half and an an ocean away, and seeing in that book a name that you see every day on your way to work.
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Have you seen my glasses?
Have you ever been looking for something and can't find it, then you find it in your pocket?
My favorite is when I'm looking for my glasses. I'm one of these people that when I get ...