Opinion
The Morel of the Story: Another government rule for Iowans to remember
By Dawn Pettengill
Iowa House District 39
We are in the middle of mushroom season. If you are a mushroom hunter/eater/seller, you may be interested in this new administrative rule from the Departm...
Salute to V-S Seniors
Dear Editor,
What a great bunch of young people we have here in Vinton. Donations to North Central Iowa Honor Flight are amazing.
The seniors to give up their class trip and the others who raised m...
Trying to play a handy-man genius
"Playing a genius, when you're not one, is quite a task."
I thought of that line today when I heard that one of my friends fixed his kitchen plumbing, using a Barbie Doll.
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Vinton Today, Daily and Timely News....
Dear Editor,
The news of Vinton is carried around the world daily with this quality web-site. The timely information with fine journalism skills helps former residents of Benton County to stay in tou...
Questions for Donald Trump to consider on his wife’s 40th birthday
I am not, at all, a fan of Donald Trump. I think the only “Apprentice” show should feature people who can teach Mr. Trump how to run a casino without making it go bankrupt –...
Honoring the soldiers who inspired Iowa's quilt makers
I had never heard of Army Staff Sgt. Daniel Arnold until last Saturday.
But when I saw that he died in Iraq on my 40th birthday, I just had to know more.
This is his story.
I know about Da...
Senior Class Gift
To the Editor
What awesome gifts from the VSHS students and the senior class to donate Honor Week money and to give up their senior trip to honor our WWII Veterans.
This speaks volumes about the y...
How Can I Be Smart About Poverty?
Poverty has a world-wide grip. We are concerned for those living in poverty in the United States and we wonder, what about poor people in the rest of world? Have you ever stopped to think how poverty...
233,499 ways to fight workplace violence
Danger-Workplace! Enter at your own risk!
"...a very real, clear and present danger lurks just beyond the consciousness of people who work together eight to ten hours a day, fiv...
Jazz Band Memories
Hi,
Just wanted to send in a few comments about the Vinton-Shellsburg Jazz Band playing at the Iowa Jazz Championships yesterday.
Back in 2000, I was a member of V-S Jazz I. We worked hard all year...