Thursday, May 21, 2026
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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 money for honor flight speaks volumes to the character of our young adults.

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.

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 touch, as well as encourages us to return to visit.

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.

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 is different for those suffering in Third World countries? Maybe it is as simple as understanding that poverty is much more complicated than a lack of money – it may also be due to lack of resources and education.

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, five to seven days a week.

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.